Leith Meyer

Vet, wildlife scientist, eco-physiologist and conservationist at heart.

[ConservationPhysiology @conphysjournal]

White rhinos 🦏 are a sentinel species for ecosystems in southern Africa. Conservation requires occasional immobilisation, which can have negative health effects. This article provides vital insights into treatment to mitigate these effects.

Read here ➡️ https://t.co/pihcw1bQ3x

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

A pity that the authors of this study ignored the work showing that rhinos do have sweat glands and very high rates of cutaneous water loss.

[Leith Meyer @leith_meyer]

Excited to get some hard copies of our book. DM me if you’d like a copy.

[Leith Meyer @leith_meyer]

@JordanOHampton @ArnemoJonM It’s an honour to be involved as an author of this renowned international book. The book is aimed at a broad audience of vets and biologists, and is based on sound science and experiences. It covers drug doses for over 500 species, and is supported by over 2 750 references.

[ConservationPhysiology @conphysjournal]

How might mammals adapt to food shortages in a changing climate?

This new study in #ConPhys reveals changes in physiology and behaviour in pangolins in response to food scarcity.

Read it here: https://t.co/wF34E0YvzQ

[Leith Meyer @leith_meyer]

https://t.co/kPUfQK8ebD

[Leith Meyer @leith_meyer]

Our recent paper is really important for those working in wildlife medicine as it highlights some misconceptions about capture-induced hyperthermia and cooling, and also shows important pathophysiology effects of capture and the possible mechanisms involved.

[ADInstruments @ADInstruments]

Our #ScienceHero #TeaserVideo
WATCH & READ full story here: https://t.co/ifpJryZjna

#ADInstruments #MakingScienceEasier #SavetheRhino #wildliferesearch @savetherhino @SANParks @leith_meyer

[University of Pretoria @UPTuks]

#UPGraduation2023: “I have been able to work with leading experts in the field of wildlife medicine and ecology,” says veterinary science doctoral graduate Ashleigh Donaldson, who chats about her academic journey. Read more: https://t.co/CNhu47lVPM

#ProudlyUP #FlyAtUP

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

Thanks to all involved for a very successful research workshop on wildlife conservation physiology and disease! @Tobias_Wang_AU @leith_meyer @_ash_flash_ @SUAnimalTB @SANParks VWS and the rest of the team

[Adrian Tordiffe @AdrianTordiffe]

The conservation idealists versus the conservation realists...

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

The best way to end a week - PhD celebration tea for Dr ⁦@KimMtetwa⁩ and Dr ⁦@_ash_flash_⁩ 🎉 With ���@leith_meyer⁩ and Ned Snelling.

[Adrian Tordiffe @AdrianTordiffe]

Here we make the scientific case for the reintroduction of cheetahs to India
@NatureEcoEvo https://t.co/yqlPJdcAUG

[Ashleigh Donaldson @_ash_flash_]

Very excited to say that the first paper from my PhD is out!

We showed that immobilised lions experience severe hypertension and cardiac arrhythmias. While this is a step forward, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done to improve lion immobilisation protocols.

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

It’s a great day when you get two papers accepted, a few hours apart. And even better when they both belong to a PhD student! Congrats @_ash_flash_

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

Looking forward to our workshop on wildlife conservation physiology. Thanks to @SEBiology and @DFF_raad for the support.

[Leith Meyer @leith_meyer]

@AndreaFuller06 Very relevant to opioid immobilization in wildlife.

[ADInstruments @ADInstruments]

#ADInstruments is proud to announce our latest #ScienceHero: Veterinary Wildlife researcher Professor @leith_meyer, from the @UPTuks in South Africa: https://t.co/ifpJryZjna

#MakingScienceEasier #LabChart #wildliferesearch #SavetheRhino @savetherhino @SANParks @Krugerparks

[Andrea Fuller @AndreaFuller06]

You know it’s a good PhD meeting when the boardroom table and a screen are required for looking at the data. And coffee! ⁦@_ash_flash_⁩ ⁦@leith_meyer⁩

[Rosie Woodroffe @RosieWoodroffe]

10 days left to apply for this fantastic opportunity! Aimed at an African citizen with an interest in wildlife health - you could be a vet or an ecologist, or similar. Come and join #TeamWildDog!