IMPROVED TRAINING IN WILDLIFE UTILIZATION OF VETERINARIANS IN UGANDA

Training of veterinarians in animal resource management in Uganda have so far over-depended on traditional professional profiles based on co nventional utilisation patterns. Critical analysis of existing resourc e-flows and innovative design of more appropriate and integrated utili sation models will be required to meet future increased quantitative a nd qualitative demands from resources and veterinary resource personne l. Ecological epidemiological and socio-economic approaches to integra ted and sustainable utilisation must be given priority and have to be supplemented by conventional veterinary intervention. Examples of more appropriate demand-driven intervention approaches are provided. Pract ical field training supported by experts is crucial to realise utilisa tion opportunities.