The research laboratory facility at the Hans Hoheisen Wildlife Research Station is managed by the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases. The Wildlife Station, managed by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria is located adjacent to the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park, about 70 kilometres from the town of Hoedspruit.
Name |
Function |
Tel |
Cell |
|
Dr Ilana van Wyk |
Veterinarian / Research co-ordinator |
015 495 1138 |
082 905 9954 |
|
Ms Jeanette Wentzel |
Laboratory Manager |
015 495 1138 |
083 285 1586 |
The Mission of Hans Hoheisen Wildlife Research Station (HHWRS) is to function as a field-based research facility where we follow a multidisciplinary approach to address complex challenges and develop sustainable solutions for the problems associated with livestock/wildlife/ human/ecosystem at the interface, through the Mnisi Community Programme.
It is our vision that HHWRS be established as a locally, and internationally recognized research facility within the FMD and TB control zone. This strategic location places us in a unique situation in South Africa, by allowing us to facilitate research on specific diseases and animal populations that is not possible at any other facility, except Transboundary Animal Diseases unit of OVI.
The following laboratories are available:
In addition to the laboratory facilities, the Wildlife Research Station also offers the following:
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