• Black Rhino – 3,500 left in the world.
• Indian Rhino – 2,500 left and none in the wild!
• Sumatran Rhino – Less than 300 left in the world.
• Javanese Rhino – less than 40 to 50 left in the world.
• Northern White Rhino – 7 (SEVEN) left in the world.

It’s not a pretty picture.

But all is not lost. Due to conservation efforts, the Southern White Rhino has been brought back from 500 to approximately 17,000. But poachers are now killing Southern White Rhinos at the rate of 1 per day.

Mike Ross of Dan-Inject Dart Guns is helping in the Rhino conservation efforts currently underway in Africa. Darting Rhinos for conservation purposes, they are able to take genetic samples and embed microchips for identification purposes should an animal be poached. This is indispensable in the forensic work of conservation.

In the movie below, Mike Ross is piloting the helicopter with a conservation official using the Dan-Inject JM Special with the short barrel. The Dan-Inject JM Special is perfect for this purpose since it’s compact, accurate and great for using in confined spaces.

(Video: Watch this video on the post page)

Texas Animal Control Association

Dan-Inject Dart Guns will attend 37th annual Texas Animal Control Association (TACA) Conference being held in San Marcos, Texas, on November 6, 7 and 8, 2011.

The location for the coference is the Embassy Suites Hotel Spa & Convention Center, 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, Tx, 78666.

Here’s a list of topics covered at the convention:

• Euthanasia Recertification
• Chemical Immobilization
• Legislative Updates
• Municipal Ordinances
• Vendor Show Case
• Disease Control & Capacity
• Building New Animal Shelters
• Increasing Cat Adoptions & Targeted Spay/Neuter
• Communication Planning For Animal Control
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Compassion Fatigue
• Running A Successful Licensing Program
• Animal Cruelty and Animal Forensics
• Volunteer Programs
• Animal Forensics

To get the full schedule, TACA has produced a PDF.

Dan-Inject Dart Guns Will Attend The 43rd Annual AAZV Conference October 22 to 28, 2011

Dan-Inject Dart Guns will attend the 43rd Annual AAZV (American Association of Zoo Veterans) Conference being held October 22, 2011 through October 28, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The exhibits are open the 26th and 27th. Dan-Inject Dart Guns booth number is 703. Please come by and visit!!!

We will again be sponsoring a darting competition this year. If weather permits, it is scheduled to take place at the Kansas City Zoo on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. The Kansas City Zoo is located in the heart of historic Swope Park at 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64132.

The competitions are important because they help sponsor the International Conference Scholarship.

According to the AAZV, the conference will feature the following:
The AAZV Conference will have:

• Icebreaker Sunday at historic Union Station, Student Reception Monday, Zoo Day Tuesday, Exhibit Hall Wednesday-Thursday, Banquet Thursday
• Wet labs and Workshops Saturday and Sunday, 16 hours continuing education credits available
• 24.75 hours lecture for continuing education credits. CE credits are certified by the American College of Zoological Medicine
• Visit to the Kansas City Zoo, followed by reception, dinner and auction.
• Daily Hospitality Suite where you can catch up with friends and colleagues from all over the world
• Annual Banquet and Awards Program
• Exhibit Hall with the latest in equipment, nutrition, pharmaceuticals and more
• Posters on a wide range of topics
• And a few surprises!!

The AAZV will he held at The Westin Crown Center, One East Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO, 64131.

We’ll see you there!

JM Special Black Case

It is watertight allowing you to carry your rifle in inclement weather. It is constructed of ultra high strength polypropylene copolymer resin. Aside from being waterproof, it is resistant to UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus and impact damage.

Another great feature of our case is that it has recessed, in line skate style wheels, allowing you to easily roll your equipment without having to carry it.

In-Line Skate Style Wheels Allow You To Easily Roll Your Equipment

Here’s a view of our case’s features:

• In-line skate style wheels for easy transport
• Trigger release latches can be retrofitted with TSA accepted key locking latches
• Padlock holes include stainless steel padlock protectorclips
• Cushion grip handles on three sides
• Waterproof and dust tight design (MIL-C-4150J)
• Molded-in hinge for added protection
• Trigger release latch system
• Snap-down rubber over-molded cushion grip handle
• Ambient pressure equalization valve (MIL-STD-648C)
• Resistant to UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus (MIL-STD-810F)
• Resistant to impact damage (MIL-STD-810F)

Get your JM Special Hard Case today!

2011 AZA Annual Conference in Atlanta

Dan-Inject Dart Guns will be at the AZA Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We will be in booth 628. It will be held at the Georgia Aquarium & Zoo, September 12 to September 17, 2011.

Here is what the AZA Convention is all about, according to the AZA website: It is the premier event for zoo and aquarium professionals. AZA’s Annual Conference brings together leaders in our community for 6-full days of:

• Networking with peers
• Exploration of new ideas and best practices
• Sharing of successful programs
• Learning about new technology, products, and services

Attendees are guaranteed to be challenged with vibrant speakers from inside and outside the community, expert-led educational programming, face-to-face meetings with colleagues, more than 130 service providers in the Exhibit Hall, exciting networking and social events, including the Icebreaker and Zoo Day!

Dan-Inject Dart Guns Will Attend the TDA Convention August 11 - 13, 2011

Dan-Inject Dart Guns will be at the Texas Deer Association Convention, August 10 – 14, 2011.

Anyone and everyone who has anything to do with whitetail deer should attend the convention. This will be the 13th Annual Convention and Fundraiser. It will be held in San Antonio at the JW Marriott SA Hill Country Resort and Spa.

Along with all the booths, there will be seminars and auctions.

We are in booth 117 and exhibits open on the 11th-13th. We hope to see you there!!!

Watch The TDA video and learn why the TDA is so important.

Hi Mike and Rebecca Ross,

I am sending you a photo of the first tapir captured with the Dan-Inject pistol. Everything was perfect and we are very happy with the way the pistol worked.

Nativa Foundation Program To Preseve The Tapir

We have taught the local hunters (native indigenous and farmers) and men on the field how to use the equipment. They used to kill the tapir, but now are able to help in their conservation. They are the ones who have darted the tapir in the photo.

Cordially,

Franz K. Florez
Nativa Foundation

The Dan-Inject pistol comes in two versions. There is the CO2 Pistol and the Foot Pump Pistol. The Nativa Foundation has chosen to use the Dan-Inject CO2 Pistol for their work. Why?

• Pistols are smaller than rifles.
• They’re easier to hide from animals. Animals seem to be aware of equipment and care must be taken to avoid spooking your subject.
• You can place the pistol on your lap and use red dot technology (sold separately) to aim at the animal. In this way, your subject won’t realize there is a piece of equipment in use.
• It’s lightweight making it easy to carry on long hikes.
• You can shoot a dart up to 32 yards!
• On a tight budget, the pistol is a more economical buy.
• The pistols have interchangeable barrels, making it useable with all Dan-Inject darts and compatible with most other darting systems.
• Both the foot pump model as well as the CO2 model can use the foot pump. In situations where sourcing a needed CO2 cartridge, you can attach the foot pump to either pistol and recharge a special CO2 cartridge.
• The pistol is made of aluminum and stainless steel parts. It’s great for inclement weather, hot or cold, rain or snow.
• It comes with a manometer giving you total control over the release pressure allowing you to dart as close as 1 meter from the animal – humanely and efficiently.

With all features that the Dan-Inject Dart Pistol has, it’s no wonder that the the Nativa Foundation and the China Panda Project both use the Dan-Inject CO2 and Foot Pump Pistols.

To learn more about the Tranquilizer Pistol, click here.

The CO2 Dan-Inject Pistol - Also Available As A Foot Pump Model

Dan-Inject Dart Guns Will Be At The Texas Bison Association Conference

Dan-Inject Dart Guns is proud to join with the Texas Bison Association (TBA) in preserving the legend of American buffalo!

The Annual Texas Bison Conference & Fund-Raising Auction will be held on May 6, 2011, through May 7, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown in Austin, Texas. In keeping with Dan-Inject Dart Gun’s commitment to the humane use of immobilization equipment, we are donating a Jab Stick Package Deal at the conference.

According to the TBA:

Hosted during the official ‘Texas Bison Week,’ the event will attract bison producers and enthusiasts from around the country, and focus fund-raising efforts and media attention on the preservation and promotion of an American icon – the North American Bison.

The annual TBA convention features exhibitors from throughout the bison and agriculture industries, informative seminars on raising bison, and an industry panel discussion among some of the industry’s top bison experts. The event also includes the fun Buffalo Banquet that provides attendees with bison steak dinner and live entertainment as well as live and silent fund-raising auctions that include buffalo art, jewelry, ranch equipment, custom knives, furniture and much more.

“The Texas Bison Conference is the largest TBA event of the year, and this will be one of the most important conferences ever as we address many critical issues involving this magnificent animal and a booming industry,” says Tim Frasier, president for the Texas Bison Association. “Buffalo ranching and bison products are becoming increasingly popular, and this event brings together bison enthusiasts to commemorate the rich, unique history and tradition of our American buffalo. We’re also extremely proud to have the event during the Texas Legislature’s official recognition of Texas Bison Week — truly acknowledging the resurgence of bison and the growing demand for bison as a heart-healthy red meat alternative.”

Bison meat is very lean – containing less calories and cholesterol than either beef or chicken – and is a great alternative for people who want to improve their diet without giving up red meat. In addition, bison contributes about 69 percent more iron to a diet than beef and contains higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and is more non-allergenic and digestible than most other meats.

The Texas Bison Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by bison owners and individuals concerned with the preservation and promotion of the North American Bison. Today, the TBA provides assistance in raising and producing bison and promotes the nutritional health aspects of the North American Bison to consumers.

For membership, sponsorship or additional Texas Bison Conference information, call 512.331.8618 or visit www.TexasBison.org.

Dan-Inject Dart Guns Now Has Free Training Videos In Our Learning Center

Dan-Inject Dart Guns is proud to announce that Mike Ross has filmed a full series of videos for our online Learning Center that will teach you how:

• to load your dart
• unload your dart
• how to clean your dart
• how to clean your needles
• how to maintain your dart
• about CO2 pressure
• the superiority of the Dan-Inject dart
• dart loading pressure and needles sizes and types.

Our goal, here at Dan-Inject Dart Guns, is to make sure that using the best tranquilizer rifles, darts and immobilization equipment is as easy as possible.

Mike Ross knows the Dan-Inject dart and entire product line inside and out. He understands that using your immobilization equipment properly is crucial to getting the most out of your investment. This is why we set up our Learning Center. We hope you take advantage of it!

Mike Ross has been a featured speaker at such notable events as 2011 TVMA Annual Conference held at Texas A&M University, the NADEFA 2011 Annual Conference, the FLDA 2011 Winter Seminar and also hosts in depth darting courses throughout the nation.

Our Learning Center is open 24/7 and is ready to help you use your equipment effectively.

Dan-Inject will sponsor the darting contest. Both adults and kids can participate. 1st place adults get first choice of Binoculars, Gun Cleaning Kit w/Gun Case or cash. 1st place kids get first choice of Back Pack, Light Fishing Rod w/ Reel or Cash Prize.

There will be four separate shooting lanes. The event will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 1PM until 5PM and Friday, March 18, 2011 from 10AM until 1PM, or as the NADeFA says, “until everyone is done shooting.”

According To NADeFA’s mission statement, they were founded:

To foster a greater association among people who raise deer for commercial purposes, NADeFA® is dedicated to the promotion of deer farming and ranching as an agricultural pursuit and serves its members through its educational programs and publications and by providing leadership in setting and maintaining quality standards.

To get more information about the NADeFA conference, click here.

Dan-Inject Dart Guns Sponsors The NADeFA Darting Contest March 17, 2011