Basics of Wildlife Health Care and Management

Wildlife Health Care and Management

 Basics of Wildlife Health Care and Management by Rajesh Jani provides a practical introduction to wildlife health, veterinary care, and management, designed for veterinarians, biologists, zoologists, forest officers, zoo managers, and protected-area personnel. It covers essential considerations for handling wild animals in field, zoo, and forest settings, including basic care, critical care management, post-mortem procedures, treatment support, and the collection of biological materials for diagnostic purposes. The book also explains important steps that non-veterinary personnel can take before consulting a veterinarian to help stabilize animals and support effective diagnosis and treatment.

Key Features:

• Practical introduction to wildlife health care and management
• Covers field, forest, and zoo applications
• Useful for veterinarians, biologists, zoologists, and wildlife professionals
• Guidance on critical care and initial management of wild animals
• Addresses post-mortem examination and biological sample collection
• Supports effective communication and preparation before veterinary intervention
• Relevant to forest officers, zoo managers, and protected-area managers