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South African National Veterinary Repository
This collection contains digitised historical and other material of interest to the veterinary science community. The Repository is a gateway to valuable research and educational material within and beyond South Africa. It is managed and maintained by a project committee, consisting of personnel of UP. The History Committee of the SA Veterinary Association act in an advisory capacity. Institutions and private individuals contributing to the South African National Veterinary Repository retains ownership and copyright of its content. For copyright clearance please contact the relevant institution or individual.
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For inquiries regarding this collection or items in the collection, please contact Amelia Breytenbach Tel.: +27 12 529 8391
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(Article originally published in VetNews, August 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-08)Edith Gertrude Knight was the first female to be registered as a Veterinary Surgeon in South Africa and the first female veterinarian to practice in South Africa. She was registered in Durban, Natal [now KZN] on 8 January ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews,August 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-08)Fritz Zollner was born on 21 Sept 1949 in Lydenburg, shortly after his missionary parents arrived in South Africa by boat from Germany. Fritz started his working career as a medical technologist in Bloemfontein. He earned ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews, August 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-08)Truuske was born in Cape Town in 1939. Truuske started her studies at the University of Cape Town followed 5 years at the University of Pretoria in the BVSc course at Onderstepoort. She was an early female graduate at the ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews,August 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-08)The 2024 Presidents award was awarded to Professor Gareth Bath for his extensive and honourable contribution to livestock production by the South African Society for Animal Science at their 54th Annual congress held in ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews, March 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-03)James Hill, passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning at 4 am, Thursday 15th February 2024, surrounded by his much-beloved family and animals. James fought so hard for so long and achieved so much. Despite facing ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews, August 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-08)On 14 April 1924, Sir Arnold Theiler inaugurated the brand-new student residence at Onderstepoort, now known as Old Res. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the largest reunion of OP students in a hundred years will take ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews,August 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-08)Old Res was inaugurated by Sir Arnold Theiler on 14 April 1924. For a short spell in the 1950s, a portion of the southern end of the ground floor was partitioned to house female students.
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(South African Veterinary Association, 2024-03)Dr Jan graduated from Onderstepoort as a Veterinarian in 1971 and continued to acquire the MmedVet(Hyg) in 1981 after which he registered as a Veterinary Community Health Specialist with his important research contribution ...
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(South African Veterinary Association, 2024-07)Chris qualified as a veterinarian in 1970 when he completed his BVSc at Onderstepoort. In 1987 Chris started his own veterinary pharmaceutical consultancy, Palmvet, and also took on a position with Bayer on their research ...
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(South African Veterinary Association, 2024-07)A few articles were published on the houseparents of the Onderstepoort residence. This article pays tribute to the late Dr Eddie Genis and his wife, Christa, who were the houseparents from December 1975 to December 1985. ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews, June 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-06)WHAT WOULD SIR ARNOLD THEILER HAVE SAID ON 14 APRIL 1924 WHEN HE INAUGURATED THE NEW STUDENT RESIDENCE AT ONDERSTEPOORT IF HE HAD KNOWN THAT 100 YEARS LATER A CROWD OF PEOPLE WOULD CELEBRATE THE HISTORIC OCCASION? Music ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews, June 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-06)Herbert Henry Curson (1892-1968, MRCVS London 1914) was the first veterinarian in South Africa to systematically record items of historical interest for the profession. Among the 175 scientific publications written by ...
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(Article originally published in VetNews, June 2024, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association, 2024-06)The Veterinary History Society of South Africa arranged a day of presentations at the 39th World Veterinary Association Congress in Cape Town on Tuesday 16 April.
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(2024-04)Claire was a phenomenal veterinarian and a great team player. Claire started her career as a Companion Animal Veterinarian and later established herself in the poultry industry, proving herself as a leading expert in ...
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(2024-04)Dr. Phikeni Lazarus Phandliwe was born in Thabong township, Welkom (Free State Province), on 12 November 1967. He started schooling at Dirisanang Primary, then Lebogang Secondary, and finished his high school at Leseding ...
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(2024-04)Biography of the .... The biography includes information about his/her education and career, scientific contributions and writings, homages and distinctions.
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(2024-04)Rudolph Daniël Bigalke was a pillar of the Veterinary profession, with his legacy of scientific excellence, high work ethic and standards, and unwavering professionalism. He did pioneer research on Besnoitia besnoiti and ...
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(2024-05)A truly magnificent day was hosted by a smooth operating team consisting of the houseparents, Tiaan and Alischa Henning, the House Committee, with Marnus Zaaiman BVSc V in charge, and the Centenary Committee. The events ...
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(2024-03)During the first 40 years of the existence of the Veterinary Faculty at Onderstepoort, only ten of the nearly 400 graduates were women. Female students had to find alternative accommodation as they could not stay in the ...