UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA

FORMAT OF CURRICULUM VITAE

The University prefers the following CV format. Specific items can be added to or omitted to reflect Faculty specific and/or individual circumstances, but the given numbering should, as far as possible, be followed to facilitate the evaluation process.

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1. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

Surname HOFMEYR

First names MARKUS SERVAAS ID Number 700228 5161 08 8

Citizenship Title Dr Female Male X

Place of birth South Africa Date of birth 28 February 1970 Other Population African Coloured Indian White X (Please group specify) Department CVWS Position Extraordinary Lecturer

Direct Direct 013 735 4239 086 688 3561 Telephone Telefax

E-mail [email protected]

Date of Permanent Temporary 1 April 2009 appointment full-time full-time

1.2 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED Degree/ Field of study Higher education Year Distinctions Diploma institution Veterinary University of Pretoria 1994 BVSc Science

Management Management UNISA, School for Business MDP, Best Group 2005 Development Development Leadership Award Program Certificate

1.3 WORK EXPERIENCE TO DATE Period Name of employer Capacity and/or type of work From (mm//yy to mm//yy) General Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Feb 2004 – present South African National Parks Services (VWS), SANParks Kruger National Park, SANParks Head: Veterinary and Game Capture Sept 2001 – Jan 2004 Unit Kruger National Park Kruger National Park, SANParks Acting Manager: Game Capture and April – August 2001 Veterinary Services Kruger National Park Kruger National Park, SANParks Veterinary Biologist in the Game Oct 1999 – April 2001 Capture and Veterinary Unit Kruger National Park Madikwe Game Reserve, North Field Ecologist and Veterinarian June 1998 – Sept West Parks & Tourism Board 1999

Madikwe Game Reserve Field Ecologist and Veterinarian, Feb 1996 – May 1998 project manager for black rhino, general game and predator re- introduction to Madikwe Game Reserve Madikwe Game Reserve Predator Monitoring Officer & June 1995 – May Veterinarian 1997 Du Toit Game Services (Pty) Ltd Partner: Wildlife related veterinarian June 1994 – Feb and consultant 2000 Wildlife Decision Support Assistant: Part time (radio collar Feb 1996 – Oct 1996 Systems (Dr Andrew McKenzie) construction, dart gun sales, advisory capacity on wildlife) Du Toit Game Services (Pty) Ltd Locum Clinician on exotic pets and June – Aug 1994 Exotic Animal Clinic, UP wildlife Feb – May 1995 Cullinan Veterinary Clinic Locum Clinician (mixed practice) Sept 1994

2. TEACHING ACTIVITIES

2.1 Courses presented Self developed Course Level (e.g. second year, Masters) (Yes or No) Chemical and Physical Capture of Entry Level Wildlife Capture Wildlife (Zimbabwe Capture Participants Course) 2001-present Onderstepoort Course in Qualified Veterinarians, post graduate Chemical Immobilisation of course Wildlife 1999 - present

2.2 Other education and pedagogic courses presented

Course Year Institution

3. TEACHING OUTPUTS

3.1 Educational publications and products Provide full details including full titles, names of all the authors, publishers, dates, page numbers etc. Specify your exact contribution to the publications or products. Note that the publications here should be of a didactic nature e.g. articles in educational publications, papers presented at educational conferences, etc. A summary and description of educational products developed can be provided (e.g. study guides, learning materials, multimedia productions (CDs), educational videos, web materials, text books etc.) relevant to university education. “Operation Phoenix”, booklet 3 of the Madikwe Development Series, produced and published by the North West Parks Board, 1997

“The African Wild Dogs of Madikwe –a Success Story”, booklet 4 of the Madikwe Development Series, produced and published by the North West Parks Board, 1997

“ introductions to two North West Parks: Case studies from Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe game Reserve”, Proceedings of a Symposium on as Game Ranch Animals, 23 &24 October 1998

HOFMEYR, M.S. 1998. Comparison of four different radio transmitters attachments on black rhino in Madikwe Game Reserve. Pachyderm, number 28, Jul – Dec 1998

A variety of popular and semi-scientific articles in: The Wildlife Group Newsletter of the SAVA, Newsletter of FGASA, and the newsletter for the North West Parks Board and Jag and Game Ranch magazine.

Rabies in African wild dogs (Lycaon pitus) in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa M. Hofmeyr, J. Bingham, E. P. Lane, A. Ide, l. Nel, The Veterinary Record, January 8, 2000

A second outbreak of rabies in African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, demonstrating the efficacy of vaccination against natural rabies challenge Markus Hofmeyr1, Declan Hofmeyr2, Louis Nel3, John Bingham4; Journal of Zoology/ Animal Conservation

Poster on the management of Wild Dog with specific reference to vaccination against rabies, presented at the joint WDA and STVM conference at Pilanesberg in July 2001

Proceedings of a Symposium on the Introduction of Larger Mammals to Game Reserves, “Operation Phoenix” – The introduction of larger mammals to a South African game reserve, October 2001

Proceedings of a Symposium on the Re-introduction of Larger Mammals to Game Reserves, Onderstepoort, 13 0ctober 2001, Introduction of the (Lycaon pictus) to game reserves

Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa Markus Gusset 1,2*, Sadie J. Ryan, 3, Markus Hofmeyr 4, Gus van Dyk 1, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert 5,6, Jan A. Graf 1, Cailey Owen 1,7, Micaela Szykman 8,9, David W. Macdonald 5, Steven L. Monfort 8, David E. Wildt 8, Anthony H. Maddock 10, M. Gus L. Mills 11, Rob Slotow1 and Michael J. Somers 2,12; Journal of Applied Ecology 2008, 45, 100–108Journal of Applied ecology

Prey preferences of the African wild dog Lycaon pictus (canidae: carnivora): ecological Requirements for conservation Matt W. Hayward,* John O’Brien, Markus Hofmeyr, and Graham I. H. Kerley; Journal of Mammalogy, 87(6):1122–1131, 2006

Prey preferences of the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) (Felidae: Carnivora): morphological limitations or the need to capture rapidly consumable prey before kleptoparasites arrive? M. W. Hayward1, M. Hofmeyr2, J. O’Brien3 & G. I. H. Kerley1; Journal of Zoology. Print ISSN 0952- 8369

In press the re-introduction of to Madikwe Game Reserve

Co-author in scientific articles relating to predator management, disease management, TB monitoring, re-introduction technique and other wildlife related management and veterinary matters

4. OTHER TEACHING CONTRIBUTIONS

4.1 Membership of national and international bodies List all the teaching associations or societies to which you belong. Name your involvement, e.g. honorary member, founder member, full member, chairman, president, secretary.

South African Veterinary Council, S.A. Veterinary Association, Wildlife Study Group for Veterinarians, Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA), SATOUR, EMOA

One of the founding Members of the Wild Dog Action Group (run by Carnivore Specialist Group of the EWT)

4.2 Visits to local and overseas universities as guest professor or lecturer in regard to teaching Lectured at the University of Norway in Oslo (2004) on wildlife capture techniques

4.3 Participation in national and international teaching associations, bodies, committees List all memberships of associations and bodies, as well as teaching committees (e.g. curriculum and assessment committees, teaching review committees, etc) in which you participate. Name the type and extent of participation.

1. Wildlife capture experience: Wildlife capture, transport and management experience in various African countries including South Africa, , Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania.

Extensive experience in the chemical immobilization and tranquilization for veterinary, capture, holding, transport, introduction or research procedures of the following species: elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, most of southern African antelope species, zebra, bush pig, warthog, lion, , cheetah, spotted hyeana, wild dog, a variety of exotic pets e.g. parrots, monkeys, reptiles, etc and domestic species.

Extensive helicopter darting experience gained during chemical immobilization of the above- mentioned free-living wildlife species

Extensive live mass capture experience at South African National Parks and at a variety of North West Parks with the following capture teams: Tracey and Du Plessis Game Capture, Louis Fourie Game Capture and Thabamanzi Game Capture

1992 - 1994: Helicon Wildlife Services, South Africa; mechanical wildlife capture, vacational volunteer during school and university holidays

2. Other veterinary experience: 1989-1993 - Volunteer for Central Estates and O”Neill Estates, Zimbabwe; general cattle management and herd health

1993-Veterinary assistance and supervision with elephant translocation from Zimbabwe to Madikwe Game Reserve (I received the elephants in Madikwe Game Reserve and was responsible for their care and release)

October 1994 - January 1995 Canada: • Calgary Zoo: volunteer with veterinary and zookeeping staff • Calgary Caged Pet Clinic: Volunteer for DR K.Korber working with exotic pets • Accompanied DR J.Haigh from the University of Saskatchewan with some of his work on Bison , North American Elk and Deer • Observed practice for a few days each at the Calgary North Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital and Big Hill Veterinary Services in Cochrane (Mixed animal practice).

3. Member of FGASA (Field Guides Association of South Africa), qualified Level 3, SKS (Dangerous Game) – September 1996 - present

4. Qualified field guide to act as guide in areas where dangerous game occurs. Evaluator for FGASA and conducted evaluations on Level 3 and SKS candidates

5. Freelance Game Guide, Kwa Maritane Game Lodge and Gametrackers, 1990 - 1995 Freelance guide to guests on walks and drives in Pilanesberg and Borakalalo National Park

6. Volunteer Research Assistant, Bophuthatswana National Parks, 1986 – 1995 Compiled detailed and up to date bird lists for Borakalalo National Park, Botsolano Game Reserve, Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve.

7. Volunteer Assistant at various wildlife institutions and programs (vacational work): 1986 - 2001: Qualified bird ringer with the South African Federation of Bird ringing; research and education

1986 - 1989: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe; management staff

1987: Helgoland Bird Observatory Germany: research and management staff

1988 - 1989: Timbavati Private Game reserve, South Africa; management staff

1989 - 1990: Natal Parks Board, South Africa; black rhino monitoring and management staff

1992: Wildlife Tour Organizer on the committee of the 1992 International Symposium on Wildlife Utilization in Southern Africa for international veterinary students

1994: Banff National Park, Canada; wolf research and management staff

5. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

5.1 Supervision or co-supervision of students who have completed degrees Degree1/Title of Duration of Name of dissertation/ thesis Supervisor Co-supervisor(s) studies student and date completed (years)

5.2 Current post-graduate students Degree 2enrolled for Year of Name of Co- and date of Project title Supervisor registrati student supervisor(s) first on registration

1 Indicate whether Honours, Masters research, Masters coursework with dissertation or Doctorate 2 Indicate whether Honours, Masters research, Masters coursework with dissertation or Doctorate

6. RESEARCH FUNDING

6.1 Obtaining research funds (Optional) Money Origin of research funds allocated (e.g. contract research, THRIP, Title of research project or (R) (Optional Duration international funding programme - exact organisations, other(s) amounts not required)

7. RESEARCH OUTPUTS

7.1 Publications in peer-reviewed or refereed journals Provide full details of each publication, including full titles, names of all the authors, journals, dates, page numbers etc.

HOFMEYR, M.S. 1998. Comparison of four different radiotransmitter attachments on black rhino in Madikwe Game Reserve. Pachyderm, number 28, Jul – Dec 1998

Co-author in scientific articles relating to predator management, disease management, TB monitoring, re-introduction technique and other wildlife related management and veterinary matters Rabies in African wild dogs (Lycaon pitus) in the Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa M. Hofmeyr, J. Bingham, E. P. Lane, A. Ide, l. Nel, The Veterinary Record, January 8, 2000

A second outbreak of rabies in African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa, demonstrating the efficacy of vaccination against natural rabies challenge Markus Hofmeyr1, Declan Hofmeyr2, Louis Nel3, John Bingham4; Journal of Zoology/ Animal Conservation

Poster on the management of Wild Dog with specific reference to vaccination against rabies, presented at the joint WDA and STVM conference at Pilanesberg in July 2001

Disease, predation and demography: assessing the impacts of bovine tuberculosis on by monitoring at individual and population levels P. C. Cross1,2, D. M. Heisey3, J. A. Bowers4,5, C. T. Hay5,6, J. Wolhuter5,7, P. Buss8, M. Hofmeyr8,A. L. Michel9, R. G. Bengis10, T. L. F. Bird5, J. T. Du Toit5,11 and W. M. Getz5,12; Journal of Applied Ecology 2008

An experimental intratonsilar infection model for bovine tuberculosis in African buffaloes, Syncerus caffer. DE KLERK, L., MICHEL, A.L., GROBLER, D.G., BENGIS, R., BUSH, M., KRIEK, N.P.J., HOFMEYR, M.S., GRIFFIN, J.F.T. & MACKINTOSH, C.G. 2006.; Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 73:293–303

Proceedings of a Symposium on the Introduction of Larger Mammals to Game Reserves, “Operation Phoenix” – The introduction of larger mammals to a South African game reserve, October 2001

Proceedings of a Symposium on the Re-introduction of Larger Mammals to Game Reserves, Onderstepoort, 13 0ctober 2001, Introduction of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) to game reserves

Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa Markus Gusset 1,2*, Sadie J. Ryan, 3, Markus Hofmeyr 4, Gus van Dyk 1, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert 5,6, Jan A. Graf 1, Cailey Owen 1,7, Micaela Szykman 8,9, David W. Macdonald 5, Steven L. Monfort 8, David E. Wildt 8, Anthony H. Maddock 10, M. Gus L. Mills 11, Rob Slotow1 and Michael J. Somers 2,12; Journal of Applied Ecology 2008, 45, 100–108Journal of Applied ecology

Prey preferences of the African wild dog Lycaon pictus (canidae: carnivora): ecological Requirements for conservation Matt W. Hayward,* John O’Brien, Markus Hofmeyr, and Graham I. H. Kerley; Journal of Mammalogy, 87(6):1122–1131, 2006

Prey preferences of the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) (Felidae: Carnivora): morphological limitations or the need to capture rapidly consumable prey before kleptoparasites arrive? M. W. Hayward1, M. Hofmeyr2, J. O’Brien3 & G. I. H. Kerley1; Journal of Zoology. Print ISSN 0952- 8369

Prey preferences of the leopard (Panthera pardus) M. W. Hayward1, P. Henschel2, J. O’Brien3, M. Hofmeyr4, G. Balme5 & G. I. H. Kerley1; Journal of Zoology. Print ISSN 0952-8369

Testing predictions of the prey of lion Panthera leo in South Africa derived from modelled prey preferences Matt W. Hayward1*, John O’Brien2, Markus Hoffmeyr3 and Graham I. H. Kerley1

Inbreeding and density dependent population growth in a small, isolated lion population Martina TRINKEL 1,2* , Paul FUNSTON 3, Markus HOFMEYR 4, Declan HOFMEYR 5, Steven DELL6, Craig PACKER7 and Rob SLOTOW 1

7.2 Books and/or chapters in books Provide full details, including full titles, names of all the authors, publishers, dates, page numbers etc. Specify your exact contribution to the book e.g. editorial role, co-author

“Operation Phoenix”, booklet 3 of the Madikwe Development Series, produced and published by the North West Parks Board, 1997

“The African Wild Dogs of Madikwe –a Success Story”, booklet 4 of the Madikwe Development Series, produced and published by the North West Parks Board, 1997

Author in the recently released “Elephant Management – A Scientific Assessment for South Africa” edited by RJ Scholes and KG Mennell

7.3 Published full-length conference papers/keynote addresses Provide full details of each publication, including full titles, names of all the authors, journals, dates, page numbers etc. “Cheetah introductions to two North West Parks: Case studies from Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe game Reserve”, Proceedings of a Symposium on Cheetahs as Game Ranch Animals, 23 &24 October 1998

Poster on the management of Wild Dog with specific reference to vaccination against rabies, presented at the joint WDA and STVM conference at Pilanesberg in July 2001

Proceedings of a Symposium on the Introduction of Larger Mammals to Game Reserves, “Operation Phoenix” – The introduction of larger mammals to a South African game reserve, October 2001

Proceedings of a Symposium on the Re-introduction of Larger Mammals to Game Reserves, Onderstepoort, 13 0ctober 2001, Introduction of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) to game reserves

Presentations at various wildlife management, veterinary and ecology symposia both in South Africa and Internationally

7.4 Non-refereed publications or popular articles Provide full details of each publication, including full titles, names of all the authors, journals, dates, page numbers etc. A variety of popular and semi-scientific articles in: The Wildlife Group Newsletter of the SAVA, Newsletter of FGASA, and the newsletter for the North West Parks Board and Jag and Game Ranch magazine.

7.5 Patents Provide full details of provisional or full patents

7.6 Technical reports Provide full details.

8. OTHER SCHOLARLY RESEARCH-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS

8.1 Participation in conferences, workshops and short courses - specify type of contribution Provide full details of participation in national and international conferences etc 8.1.1 National

8.1.2 International

8.2 Teamwork and collaboration with others: Other researchers (national and international)

Other research institutions (national and international)

Industry

8.3 Membership in national and international bodies List all the scientific associations or societies to which you belong. Name your involvement, e.g. honorary member, founder member, full member, chairman, president, secretary

8.4 Visits to local and overseas universities or research institutes as guest professor or researcher

Details are required

9. ARTISTIC OUTPUTS (if applicable)

9.1 Provide full details of artistic outputs, including public reviews of work, coordinating reports by experts in the field, publisher, production company etc

10. MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

10.1 List your involvement in departmental activities (e.g. administrative functions), faculty (e.g. Faculty Committees) or other university activities. Member of the Madikwe Development Team 1996-1999

Member of the SANParks and Faculty of Veterinary Services Management Committee (Prof GE Swan, Prof NPJ Kriek, Dr Markus Hofmeyr, Dr Peter Buss & Dr Richard Burroughs) 2002- present

Member of the Executive Management Committee of Kruger National Park 2005 – present

Member of SANParks Senior Management Team 2007 - present

11. COMMUNITY SERVICE OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

11.1 Outreach projects (e.g. project titles, institutions and communities involved, etc.)

11.2 Professional service performed (e.g. courses presented, lectures at professional associations/clubs, radio or TV appearances, outside expert or appointment committee, etc.) Chairperson for the Veterinary Committee of the Joint Management Board of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park

Wildlife capture experience: Wildlife capture, transport and management experience in various African countries including

South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Tanzania.

Extensive experience in the chemical immobilization and tranquilization for veterinary, capture, holding, transport, introduction or research procedures of the following species: elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo, most of southern African antelope species, zebra, bush pig, warthog, lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyeana, wild dog, a variety of exotic pets e.g. parrots, monkeys, reptiles, etc and domestic species.

Extensive helicopter darting experience gained during chemical immobilization of the above- mentioned free-living wildlife species

Extensive live mass capture experience at South African National Parks and at a variety of North West Parks with the following capture teams: Tracey and Du Plessis Game Capture, Louis Fourie Game Capture and Thabamanzi Game Capture

1992 - 1994: Helicon Wildlife Services, South Africa; mechanical wildlife capture, vacational volunteer during school and university holidays

Freelance Game Guide, Kwa Maritane Game Lodge and Gametrackers, 1990 - 1995 Freelance guide to guests on walks and drives in Pilanesberg and Borakalalo National Park

Volunteer Research Assistant, Bophuthatswana National Parks, 1986 – 1995 Compiled detailed and up to date bird lists for Borakalalo National Park, Botsolano Game Reserve, Pilanesberg National Park and Madikwe Game Reserve.

11.3 Clinical service (e.g full detail of rank/level of joint appointment, level of clinical service rendering responsibilities, university administration and academic responsibilities, CPD involvement, clinical trials involvement, etc.) Other veterinary experience: 1989-1993 - Volunteer for Central Estates and O”Neill Estates, Zimbabwe; general cattle management and herd health 1993-Veterinary assistance and supervision with elephant translocation from Zimbabwe to Madikwe Game Reserve (I received the elephants in Madikwe Game Reserve and was responsible for their care and release) October 1994 - January 1995 Canada: • Calgary Zoo: volunteer with veterinary and zookeeping staff • Calgary Caged Pet Clinic: Volunteer for DR K.Korber working with exotic pets • Accompanied DR J.Haigh from the University of Saskatchewan with some of his work on Bison , North American Elk and Deer • Observed practice for a few days each at the Calgary North Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital and Big Hill Veterinary Services in Cochrane (Mixed animal practice).

11.4 Involvement with other universities/scientific institutions (e.g. external examiner, editor of journal, advisory council, CSIR, SA Council for Scientific Professions) Volunteer Assistant at various wildlife institutions and programs (vacational work): 1986 - 2001: Qualified bird ringer with the South African Federation of Bird ringing; research and education 1986 - 1989: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe; management staff 1987: Helgoland Bird Observatory Germany: research and management staff

1988 - 1989: Timbavati Private Game reserve, South Africa; management staff 1989 - 1990: Natal Parks Board, South Africa; black rhino monitoring and management staff 1992: Wildlife Tour Organizer on the committee of the 1992 International Symposium on Wildlife Utilization in Southern Africa for international veterinary students 1994: Banff National Park, Canada; wolf research and management staff

11.5 Referee duties (e.g. journals, dissertations/theses)

12. AWARDS AND SCIENTIFIC/SCHOLARLY RECOGNITION

12.1 Evaluation status as scientist/scholar (e.g. NRF; first evaluation and date, subsequent evaluations and dates

12.2 Research awards and prizes Full details are required • Bird ringer of the year – 1985 (youngest person a that time to obtain an “A” permit for bird ringing in South Africa) • Endangered Wildlife Trust “Top Ten Conservationist Award 1999” • “Outstanding Service in the Work Place” Awards in SANParks in 2002, 2003, 2004 • Best Group Award for the Management Development Program Certificate for 2005 • Best Performing Department in the Kruger National Park in 2006 & 2007 • Kudu Award by Dr David Mabunda for Best Performing Department in SANParks 2007

12.3 Teaching awards and prizes Full details are required

12.4 Artistic awards and prizes Full details required

REFERENCES

1. Dr David Mabunda (012-426 5000) CEO of SANParks Dr. Mabunda is the current leader of SANParks and I have worked closely with him on various international projects as well as part of the SANParks executive management team. He can comment ion my professional ability and managing skills within a large organization.

2. Dr Hector Magome (012-426 5218) Managing Executive: Conservation Services Division SANParks Dr Magome knows me from when we worked together in North West Parks. Our department is in his division and I work frequently directly with Dr Magome. He can comment on my character, professional and work ability and also on how I fit in with the specialized division in SANParks

3. Dr. Burroughs (0825685896) Collegue and currently senior lecturer at the faculty of Vet Science at Onderstepoort I have worked with Richard for the last 18 years on various occasions and he will be able to comment on my working ability and character.

4. Dr. Greg Stuart-Hill ([email protected]) Previous Chief Ecologist of North West Parks Board (Now in Botswana) He was my direct superior and can comment on my character, working ability and knowledge

5. Mr Rich Davies (083 6255207) Resource Economist and Project Manager of Madikwe Game Reserve for the North West Parks Board He supervised many of my projects and we have worked together since 1995. Mr Davies can comment on my character, working ability, knowledge and working relationships with other staff members of the North West Parks Board

6. Dr Roy Bengis (013 – 7355641) Senior Sate Veterinarian at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park He has worked closely with me for the past two years and can comment on my character and working ability