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  • Cases of lumpy skin disease on the rise in SA : UP Faculty of Veterinary Science expert weighs in 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2022-03-01)
    The rise in cases of lumpy skin disease in South Africa could have a severe economic impact, as the disease weakens livestock, permanently damages hides, and can lead to 10% more deaths and abortions, experts have ...
  • Hard work pays off, even more so when it culminates in receiving a SAVA Research Award 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2022-02-22)
    On 26 November 2021, Prof Emma Hooijberg, veterinarian and South African and European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology in the Faculty was honoured with the South African Veterinary Association’s (SAVA) Research ...
  • Mammal body size and heart energy efficiency : an inverse relationship 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mathibela, Xolani (2022-02-24)
    A groundbreaking study undertaken by researchers from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science has revealed that the heart operates with declining energy efficiency as body size increases among ...
  • UP-led community project puts the welfare of donkeys and people in the driving seat 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mphurpi, Sipho (2022-02-22)
    A unique community engagement project led by the University of Pretoria (UP) is focusing its efforts on holistically improving the welfare of donkeys and the well-being of people in rural communities. The Bahananwa Community ...
  • University of Pretoria-led study reveals COVID-19 Delta variants transmitted from humans to animals 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni , Hlengiwe (2022-01-18)
    A team of scientists from the University of Pretoria (UP) has published the only study from Africa that entailed genomic One Health investigations which reveal that Delta variants of COVID-19 were transmitted from humans ...
  • Media networking day : developing new relationships 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-12-06)
    On Thursday, 25 November 10 members of the media attended an insightful and exciting networking day at the Faculty. The visit was part of a two-day visit arranged by the Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA) of the ...
  • UP and CSIR sign collaboration agreement on smart transport, cities and environments 
    Gower, Primarashni; Mandaha, David (South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 2020-09)
    The University of Pretoria (UP) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on 22 July to collaborate ...
  • The macaw with the titanium beak : disabled parrot gets a prosthetic 3D-printed beak 
    Selebi, Ali; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Masombuka, Jimmy (2021-11-12)
    In nature, parrots use their beaks for more than just eating. They use them for climbing, as well as manipulating and crushing objects. Losing a beak is a major handicap. That was the situation faced by Max, a 20-year-old ...
  • UP vet team gives macaw new lease of life with 3D-printed beak 
    Steenkamp, Gerhardus; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2021-10-27)
    Many people get prosthetic titanium limbs as a result of illness or injury. Now, thanks to a University of Pretoria (UP) team led by Professor Gerhard Steenkamp, a veterinary specialist in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery ...
  • Faculty performs first ever CT scan on a live adult rhino in South Africa 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-10-25)
    Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary and the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science in Onderstepoort, are celebrating a milestone in veterinary healthcare and diagnostic imaging as well as rhino conservation, after ...
  • Speech for the farewell event of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, Prof Cheryl de la Rey on 19 November 2018 at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort campus 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2018-11-19)
    Speech delivered by Mr Chris van Blerk on behalf of the support staff of the Faculty of Veterinary Science on the farewell event of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, Prof Cheryl de la Rey ...
  • Faculty Day, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, 21 October 2021 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris; Janine Smit Editorial Services (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2021-10-21)
    Session 1: Postgraduate research / Session Chair: Prof Mary-Cathrine Madekurozwa -- 1. Histomorphometry of seminiferous tubules in four reproductive cycles of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) / M Zakariah -- ...
  • UP and SAACA launch oncology centre for animal treatment and research 
    Gower, Primarashni; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2021-10-13)
    The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Southern Africa Animal Cancer Association (SAACA) have teamed up to create an oncology centre for clinical cases and research in animals. At the end ...
  • UP Veterinary Science master’s student wins Belgian prize for dissertation 
    Mnguni , Hlengiwe; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-09-28)
    South African veterinarian Dr Hendrik Swanepoel, a University of Pretoria (UP) master’s student in Veterinary Science, recently won the 2021 Prize for Global Research of the Province of Antwerp for his thesis on viral ...
  • Join us in celebrating the achievements of our latest PhD graduates 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-09-24)
    Research and postgraduate education are central to the strategic plan of the University of Pretoria and its long-term vision of becoming a leading research-intensive university. The enhancement of innovative and relevant ...
  • The DVN class of 2013, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2021-08)
    Formal colour photo taken outdoors in front of the Arnold Theiler Building, Onderstepoort Campus of the 2013 DVN class with Prof G Swan (Dean), Prof HM Terblanche (Deputy Dean), Mrs K Ras and Dr E Scheepers. The names of ...
  • The DVN class of 2012, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2021-08)
    Formal colour photo taken outdoors in front of the Arnold Theiler Building, Onderstepoort Campus of the 2012 DVN class with Prof G Swan (Dean), Prof HM Terblanche (Deputy Dean), Mrs K. Ras and Dr E Scheepers. The names of ...
  • The BVSc class of 2012, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2021-08)
    Formal colour photo taken in front of the Arnold Theiler Building, Onderstepoort campus, of the 2012 BVSc graduates with Prof G Swan (Dean), Prof M Terblanche (Deputy Dean) and Mrs K. Ras. The names of the graduates on the ...
  • The DVN class of 2011, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2021-08)
    Formal colour photo taken outdoors in front of the Arnold Theiler Building, Onderstepoort Campus of the 2011 DVN class with Prof G Swan (Dean) and Prof HM Terblanche (Deputy Dean). The names of the veterinary nurses on the ...
  • The BVSc class of 2011, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2021-08)
    Formal colour photo taken in front of the Arnold Theiler Building, Onderstepoort campus, of the 2011 BVSc graduates with Prof G Swan (Dean) and Prof M Terblanche. The names of the graduates on the photo are: Front (from ...