OP News, Volume 11, no 2, Summer 2011 : official newsletter of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria

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In memoriam: Prof John Skinner -- From the Desk of the Dean -- Saving the rhino -- Prof Coetzer appointed as Deputy Dean: Research, Postgraduate Studies and Internationalisation -- Italian scientists visit the Department of Paraclinical Sciences -- Veterinary Public Health Section represents South Africa at the inaugural ICOPHAI conference in Ethiopia -- UP lecturers present continuing education courses to Eastern Cape veterinary staff / Prof Moritz van Vuuren -- Phytomedicine Programme creates networking opportunities -- More international recognition for the Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies -- Veterinary Public Health gains valuable insight for curriculum review -- Improving academic librarians’ skills to support researchers --OP Nooitgedachters win top prizes at Annual Spring Show -- Paraclinical Sciences strengthens aquaculture research bonds with Rhodes -- Bits and pieces from the OVAH -- 2011 Artificial Insemination Challenge – blood, sweat and fun / Michelle Beukmann -- OVAH donates equipment to the Animal Anti-cruelty League -- Italian vet at OP -- Faculty’s champion horse-rider -- Hans Vahrmeijer visits the Department of Paraclinical Sciences -- 61st IVSA Symposium in South Africa -- OPVSC rewarded for reaching out beyond the Jacaranda City -- Touch rugby tournament brings World Cup fever to OP