OP News, Volume 15, no 2, 2015 : official newsletter of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria

Abstract

Equine surgery and its challenges -- MOU between Faculty and Wildlife Ranching South Africa -- Message from the Dean Prof Darrell Abernethy -- First black departmental head appointed in the Faculty -- Prof Swan receives SAVA Gold Medal --Prof Kirberger heads international organisation -- New impetus behind reproductive studies -- New manager for Electron Microscope Unit -- Phytomedicine Programme reaches 200 publications -- Prof Kobus Eloff receives a prestigious award -- Arop Pluim: An extraordinary stallion -- Vets from Switzerland visit Onderstepoort -- PGSA wraps up a successful year -- Four laboratories accredited -- Is online teaching better than face-to-face lectures? -- Staff member, Lana, walks away with first prize for entrepreneurship -- Wurmfundi Farmer’s Day -- Curriculum development workshop shifts minds -- Abaxis Europe donates VetScan 2 analyser to the Faculty -- A rush to save as many as possible -- Reconnecting with our roots: Future veterinarians and veterinary nurses visit Hluvukani Clinic -- Wildlife Symposium highlights numerous challenges -- 67 minutes for Madiba -- Run4Rhinos all the more popular -- OP News Crossword Puzzle -- Bend it like Onderstepoort!