The New Game Rancher is a succinct guide to the complete spectrum of game ranching in South Africa and is illustrated with more than 400 full colour photos, line drawings and illustrations. It is a collection of contributions from zoologists, ecologists, geneticists, veterinarians, academics, conservationists and experienced game ranchers. The New Game Rancher is ideal for anyone with an interest in game farming, both game ranchers and those associated with or interested in the business.

This is the first comprehensive guide to wildlife diseases to be published in South Africa specifically for game farm owners, game rangers and others involved in the management and handling of wildlife. It contains 190 photographs, illustrations, maps and parasite life cycles. A guide to animal diseases in South Africa: Game covers the most common diseases and parasites of mammalian wildlife species that are generally kept on game farms. Introductory chapters on the species kept by game farmers, the importance of an ecosystem and the management of game farms, with reference to the impact on the health of wildlife and management of 'problem animals' and the raising of orphaned wildlife species. A section on diseases prefaced by a discussion of some common non-infectious conditions such as nutritional problems, trauma and capture myopathy. The cause, symptoms, treatment and control measures of specific infectious diseases of herbivores, equids, porcines, and carnivores. The effect of parasites on various species and the preventative measures for introducing resistant parasites in particular is discussed, illustrated with the use of life cycles and photographs. A section devoted to the causes of poisoning of wildlife, by means of indigenous and exotic plants, as well as various chemicals.

A guide for the South African dog and cat owner that covers the diseases, parasites and poisonings that occur in these animals, with the emphasis on how to prevent these conditions. The title provides an introduction to the biology, behaviour, handling, nutrition, medication and reproduction of dogs and cats. The cause, importance, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the most common diseases of dogs and cats are discussed and illustrated. The most important internal and external parasites of dogs and cats are discussed and illustrated, including their life cycles, appearance and control. Lists of currently registered products for parasite control are provided as well as a guide to their usage. The impact of parasites on the health of owners is discussed. Common causes of poisoning of dogs and cats are discussed to aid prevention. This is a veterinary guide to be published in South Africa for the aid of small animal owners. It contains more than 200 illustrations and diagrams to allow owners to become familiar with the most common conditions in dogs and cats in South Africa.