Orphan Rearing & Fostering
Two-day Course - 22 CVE credits
We are excited to bring you our brand-new course for 2020 – “Orphan Rearing & Fostering”.
On this two day course, we will focus on the rearing and fostering of orphaned Irish birds and mammals. Over the two days you will learn about appropriate housing, feeding techniques, recommended food and equipment for the short term, the dos and don’ts of orphan rearing & fostering, as well as rehabilitation licences, and examples of forms that will make your record keeping run more smoothly.
We will also have practical sessions which will include identifying the young of different species, intake procedures, handling advice, clinical exam and crop feeding, content of a “foster kit”, and lots of interaction with our experienced WRI team and RSPCA Instructor.
This two-day course has been accredited by the Veterinary Council of Ireland for 22 CVE credits
Participants must have completed the WRI Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation course before signing up
| 08.30 | Registration & Coffee |
| 09.00 | Introduction to wildlife rehabilitation Ireland Legislation Principles of rehabilitation Fostering H&S – vaccinations Do’s and don’ts, Social media Housing & Equipment First aid Intake & Identification Record keeping Stress Handling & restraint Clinical examination Fluid therapy Nutrition & Feeding techniques |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | Skills and practical sessions; Intake and clinical examination Identifying the young of different species |
| 15.00 | Coffee |
| 15.20 – 17.30 | Skills and practical sessions; Fluid administration in birds and mammals |
Programme Day 2
| 08.30 | Registration & Coffee |
| 09.00 | Triage Euthanasia Orphans – Baby Mammals Feeding techniques Species-specific rearing for mammals Species-specific rearing for specialist species; badgers, pine martens, otters, deer, seals Species-specific rearing for birds Species-specific rearing for specialist species; raptors Baby bird housing, Nutritional considerations Hygiene, Enrichment, Release Next steps |
| 12.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 | Skills and practical sessions; Handling & feeding techniques Gavage/tube feeding |
| 15.00 | Coffee |
| 15.20 – 17.30 | Skills and practical sessions; Enrichment suggestions Content of a “foster kit” Interactive multiple-choice quiz |
Instructors
Wendy Burrows
Wendy has been a Wildlife Supervisor at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Nantwich, the UK for the past 14 years. Stapeley Grange is one of four RSPCA wildlife centres based in England that supports the rehabilitation of sick, injured, orphaned and confiscated wildlife.
Her education in Reaseheath College gave her training in; Principles of Biology, Habitat Management, Animal Health & Disease, Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour. Wendy supports and delivers in house and off-site lectures on wildlife issues; contributes to the formulation and continued improvement of rehabilitation protocols including those on the hand-rearing of native wildlife; and is responsible for identifying suitable release sites for Stapeley Grange’s wildlife casualties. Wendy’s other qualifications include Oiled bird response, biosecurity training, species identification, and she is trained to perform euthanasia when necessary.
For Wendy, releasing rehabilitated animals is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
Dan Donoher
Dan has worked at Kildare Animal Foundation for the past 17 years. Ten years ago he founded a Wildlife Unit there and has been managing it ever since. The role involves hands-on wildlife rehabilitation on a daily basis, managing volunteer wildlife rehabbers at the shelter and the daily management of more than 80 volunteer wildlife responders.
Dan is also an advanced oiled wildlife responder and has recently returned from Belgium where he upgraded his skills in this specialist area. While continuing his work at KAF, Dan has recently been appointed Rehabilitation and Outreach Manager for Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland.
FAQ’s
Q – How often do you run these courses A – As demand dictates. We announce dates in our e-newsletter as and when they are confirmed. Q – Why is it more expensive for vets and nurses than the general public A – Though we have issues with the price of CPD for the veterinary profession, we have to face the fact that they have to pay one CPD provider or another, and we can’t afford not to charge similar fees to the other CPD providers. Q – Why is it more expensive for vets than for nurses A – Vets are paid more than nurses! Q – I’m a vet but don’t need CPD, do I still have to pay the vet fee A – No. Anyone not claiming CPD can register under the general public category. Q – How do I get notified of upcoming Courses? A – Join our mailing list and be the first to hear date announcements for future courses. Q – Can I get a refund if I can’t attend after booking A – Click HERE for Cancellation Policy. Q – Can I reserve a place for the next Course? A – Sorry no. You can’t know if you’ll be able to attend until you know the date so I’m afraid it’s first-come-first-served. Q – How do I use the online registration system A – When a course is open for registration, there will be a sentence saying: ‘Click HERE to register, at the top of the page. Clicking on it brings you automatically to the online system – if you’re having problems, click the HELP button below for instructions. Difficulty Registering? Click here
