January newsletter comprise of a notice that the Scientific Assessment is now in its final stages, PMF to join forces with baboon damage interest group, "Roofdiere en boere, ken jy vyand", a second part of an article by Dr. Gerhard Verdoorn that highlights the importance of spoor identification by predators. Read here.
The November newsletter contains articles relating to municipalities and stray dogs ; PMiC seeks information for institutional memory ; from the news desk of PMiC, extension of period for commenting on Scientific Assessment ; scab infected jackal to be seen and the first extract from article by Dr. Gerhard Verdoorn on "Roofdiere en boere: ken jou vyand". Read here.
Predation Specialist Niel Viljoen tells of his adventures during a study tour to the US recently, activities that was monitored by the Predation Management Information Centre (PMiC) during October ; Predation Management Manual teaches how to apply integrated predation management and a systems-thinking analysis of predator conflict management on selected SA farms by Tim Snow. Read here.
September newsletter requests that all who experience predation losses, share information with Predation Management Information Centre (PMiC). Bredasdorp hosts an interesting predation information day. All stakeholders are invited to participate in the PredSA (Scientific Assessment) process by registering as a stakeholder, enabling them to make formal comments on the draft reports. The PMF is once again taking up the initiative by requesting input suppliers to reduce rates for jackal fencing. Read here.
The annual Predation Management Forum took place at the end of August 2017. The newsletter continues with chapter on Integrated predation management, which is extracted monthly from the Predation Management Manual. Purpose of demonstration farms coordinated by Niel Viljoen at 30 farms countrywide. Read here
Griffon Poison Information Centre Specialist, Dr. Gerhard Verdoorn shared his views on the irresponsible use of poison to combat predators and by clamping down on dogs, the small antelope are boosted. Progress on discussions with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) and National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) to seek solutions on stray dogs causing devastation to livestock and game. The newsletter contains an extract taken from the Predation Management Manual, which deals with the question of what is integrated predation management. Read here.
This newsletter contains snippets of news that speaks of good collaborations in the Eastern Cape, SETA accreditation requirements necessary for night shooting, progress of Scientific Assessment, launch of Niel Viljoen's website, progress on the Predation Management Information Centre (PMIC) and a PhD opportunity in southern Free State. Read here.
This newsletter contains snippets of news relating to progress with the Scientific Assessment, dangers of power lines and vultures and the outcome of predation management information day held in Queenstown. Read here.
This newsletter contains information whereby the Predation Management Information Centre (PMIC) are announced to be operational ; PMF declaration rejecting the inhumane treatment of animals as well as an article by Agri Eastern Cape on stray dogs in municipal areas. Read here.
This newsletter contains articles relating to a NWGA / Queenstown Predation Management Information Day to be held on 16 March 2017, Agri SA legal advisor elaborates on what the law says in terms of hunting with dogs and a request for urgent participation by the public to provide input regarding a management plan for SKA. Read here.
This newsletter contains articles pertaining to progress with the Scientific Assessment on livestock predation in SA, also known as PredSA ; a list of predation research projects managed by the Red Meat Research and Development Trust (RMRD) as well as an overview by Agri SA's legal and policy spokesperson on what the law prescribes when hunting with dogs. Read here.
