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25.01.2022 Giving the wombats a helping hand by pumping out their flooded burrows.

24.01.2022 Australia is extremely fortunate to be home to all 3 wombat species. The Northern Hairy Nosed, Southern Hairy Nosed and the Bare Nosed wombat. They are each uni...que in their own way and found in different parts of our vast country. All wombat species are under threat. Most recently the destruction of millions of hectares of wildlife habitat as a result of the recent catastrophic bushfires. Disease in the form of mange, which is a death sentence if not treated. Road trauma, predation and competition for food are also a concern. To find out more about our wombats check out www.wombatprotection.org.au/care-facts Today is world wombat day, so let’s celebrate this iconic native Australian species by acknowledging their uniqueness, how special they are to this continent, to continue to raise their profile to the world, to protect their homes, to stop the cruelty they often face, and to continue to fight for their right to be treated for mange to maintain their survival as a species. We Wombats. Let us not forget the desolation of last summer’s catastrophic bushfires and make our voices heard by our government authorities. They need to listen and take notice of what our ecologists/ environmentalists are recommending and not wait any longer to make changes. As individuals, we can contribute by moving towards a more sustainable future by changing the way we live our lives and use resources

23.01.2022 This boy was treated (attempted) 10 years ago using 20-30 mL per dose per week. Due to wombats’ behaviour, he disappeared before treatment was complete. He ...never showed which burrows he used. After three and half years of attempting treatment the mange was still present. More appropriate doses were then used and the mange cleared immediately. The second photo is taken 9 years later. Some of the benefits of more appropriate doses of Cydectin/moxidectin include: More mites are killed much quicker. The treatment duration is greatly reduced. The chances of successfully applying the treatment are greatly increased before the wombat disappears. The wombat is sick for a shorter duration and will therefore be able to put on weight faster and more quickly return to normal nocturnal feeding. The animal’s fur will grow back faster and therefore reduce the risk of hypothermia. A short treatment cycle greatly increases the number of people who will commit to completing the treatment. It is less likely the mites will build up resistance.

22.01.2022 Alabama was orphaned 9 years ago. His mum was shot and found in a ditch still alive. The rescuer took mum to a Veterinarian to be euthanised and little Alabama at 240 grams was brought to Jarake Wildlife Sanctuary. He is now the dominant male and patrol his territory with pride.

21.01.2022 TWO years after mange treatment and he is looking great He was treated in May 2018 with 5 x 100 mL doses Cydectin over 30 days. He has not had any further treatment and no further mange infestation. Lines of fur-growth are still visible.

20.01.2022 Logo the black swamp wallaby weeding the garden feeding on a milk thistle at the rosette stage ...not a bad thing to have them in your garden

20.01.2022 An interesting fact: LD50 for dermal application of Moxidectin in rats is 2000mg/kg. That equals a dose of 10 Litres of Cydectin in a 25 kg rat. (LD50 refers t...o an estimate of the amount of poison that, under control conditions, will be a lethal dose to 50% of a large number of test animals of a particular species). See more

19.01.2022 At last, a very difficult shy wombat is now mange free. Treatment took longer than usual as application of larger doses were nearly impossible. Had to rely on daily smaller doses via flaps. This is the reality of treating wild wombats. They do not always cooperate with us.

18.01.2022 Breakfast in bed for this 13 year old boy who came back home with an infection in the bone of his foot. After a visit to Dr Howard Ralph, we should now get on top of the infection.

17.01.2022 VIRTUAL FENCES THE SOLUTION TO ROAD KILL? Anyone driving along the Monaro Highway in recent times cannot help but be dismayed at the number of dead animals on t...he side of the road. Obviously, the drought has played a big part in causing animals to forage for food across wider areas than usual. And, any motorist who has had the misfortune to hit an animal is well aware of the impact on the hip pocket. Even a minor accident resulting in a damaged headlight can leave a motorist with a $ 3000 to $ 5000 bill. In a NSW first, a pilot study is now underway to investigate the use of technology to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes involving animals. The trial is using Virtual Fencing. This type of fencing has been used in Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. In Queensland it is being used in four locations including Sunshine Coast University to reduce crashes with kangaroos and koalas. In Tasmania, there are nine sites where Virtual fencing is being used in a wide variety of different environments, including Hobart Airport, Hellyer Gold Mine and Cradle Mountain. Some research results from the Tasmanian studies suggest that in some cases a 50 percent reduction in crashes with animals. The funding for this NSW first, was through two successful grant applications by Marie and Ray Wynan, who run the Jarake Wildlife Sanctuary. The grants were made available through the NSW Centre for Road Safety’s Community Road Safety Grants program, as well from the NSW Humane Society. Ray and Marie contacted Snowy Monaro Regional Council for assistance with the project. Purchase a copy of this weeks Monaro Post and find this story on page 9 to read more.

17.01.2022 Best friends forever These two boys were raised together in a group of four. The bond between these two even after 8 years is as strong as ever. They are never too far from each other and often share a burrow.

16.01.2022 The monitors are 25 meters apart diagonally on both sides of the road. The head lights from the approaching vehicles are picked up by the monitors and the sensor and alarm system starts, giving the animals time to get off the road.

16.01.2022 Progress of little Maxi. First photo at 58 grams and second photo taken today over six weeks later at 126 grams. Strong little fighter

16.01.2022 Ray Wynan’s dedication to helping wombats.

15.01.2022 Is it true you can't tell the sex of a mature wombat without turning him/her upside down or using a mirror on a long stick? Well, here are some mature adult males and females from an above view. Take a look at their shoulders!

14.01.2022 Boston sun baking (orphaned on the day of the Boston bombing)

14.01.2022 Maxi came in four weeks ago weighing only 58 grams with bruised shoulders and a mouthful of maggots. After a few ups and downs this little champion has now reached a milestone of 75 grams and is doing ok.

13.01.2022 Ok, a bit early but I am up. What do you want?

11.01.2022 This poor little girl has a fractured humerus and infected attack wounds (surgery by Dr Howard Ralph). She is now recovering in one of Jarake Wildlife Sanctuary’s intensive care enclosures.

11.01.2022 Windy and Stormy bracing for the pouring rain just about to arrive.

10.01.2022 Something we need to consider when we also treat mange for many months and sometimes years: In veterinary medicine, the standards of anthelmintic efficiency usu...ally demand that 95% of the parasitic nematodes be removed with a single drug treatment and efficacy below this, and certainly below 90%, are accepted as evidence of anthelmintic resistance provided that the anthelmintic has been administered at the appropriate dose rate and other conditions, such as suitable formulation, are satisfied. See more

10.01.2022 3 x appropriate doses of Cydectin pour on and he/she is still mange free and healthy. Moxidectin has a very high safety margin due to its lipophilic nature and... broad distribution into tissue but does not cross the blood brain barrier of the wombat. It’s a poor substrate for permeability glycoprotein and therefore less susceptible to elimination from parasite cells. We need to kill the mites hard and fast to prevent the mites building up resistance to Moxidectin, reduce the time the wombat is sick and prevent transmission to other wombats by reducing the time the wombat has live mites on its body.

10.01.2022 Three months later..

09.01.2022 Testing and checking on the monitors along Old Bega Rd and all working well. Very happy so far

09.01.2022 Found this guy taking a nap in a hollow tree log on a humid afternoon. Sorry to disturb you

08.01.2022 Interesting fact: Moxidectin derived from a bacteria isolated in 1983 from a sample of sand in Victoria AUSTRALIA. It is the active ingredient in Cydectin that we use to treat wombats with mange.

08.01.2022 Many parts filmed at Jarake Wildlife Sanctuary. Awesome Aaron Pederson

07.01.2022 Oh he is the big beautiful boss in the valley. Showing off his prominent teeth

06.01.2022 Eight months post-fire and no regrowth apart from ferns and a few leaves and moss on burnt tree stumps. Fresh wombat poo, a swamp wallaby and a few birds have returned along with water in the creeks. Still filling up feed stations and hoping it will help.

03.01.2022 Picture perfect- BENNY He came to us nine years ago as an injured orphaned Joey. He had numerous fractures in his pelvis, head trauma, pneumonia and infected wounds on his back. Look at him now ! A gentle father to many joeys and the ruler of his territory.

03.01.2022 Update on Maxi, six weeks in care and he has now reached 100 grams

03.01.2022 Turning up from everywhere for a feed on a freezing cold afternoon.

01.01.2022 Mum Ash came in to care as a 200 gram orphaned injured Joey. She had a fractured left tibia and was freezing cold. She is now a very proud mother