Although nearly erased from history, the first formally trained South African veterinarian was the little-known Dr Jotello Festiri Soga (1865–1906), son of the Xhosa Reverend Tiyo Soga and his Scottish wife. By detailing ...

Sir Arnold Theiler (1867 - 1936) was the father of veterinary science in South Africa. He was an outstanding researcher, administrator and teacher and made an enduring contribution to various disciplines both in South ...

Short bibliography on the literature that highlights the life and times of Sir Arnold Theiler

During 1988, the "Theiler Memorial Trust" was created by his daughter Margaret Theiler in memory of his pioneer work. The aim of this Trust is to promote Veterinary Science in southern Africa by means of annual awards.

Postcard and bookmark created for the Veterinary Science Library to promote services and operating hours. The artwork of the African buffalo is from Christine Seegers, one of the few biomedical artists in South Africa. She ...

Catherine Burnside Soga (right), daughter of JF Soga, with her sister Pearl (left)

Photo of Jotello F. Soga's grand daughters Jean Duncan and Pat Thomson's dad, William Duncan and his two sisters Doris and Cathy standing in front of a poster of Jotello Festiri Soga and his wife. This was taken at an ...

From the desk of the editor / Tertia Coetsee -- The great grandchildren of Jotello F Soga visited the Library / Myleen Oosthuizen -- The Veterinary Library took part in the Faculty of Veterinary Science Postgraduate ...

editorial -- A case of canine auto-immune haemolytic anaemia -- Au revoir boompie -- Verslag oor kort nagraadse opknapkursus in vleishigiene -- A case of chronic pancreatitis in a dog -- Improving sow productivity - some ...

Christmas greetings from the Dean -- From the Dean's desk -- Ouerdag '94 -- A dream comes true - a visit to the mecca of genetics -- Who lefts us and who's new? -- Personal news -- Book launched on African livestock d8iseases ...