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  • Faculty at a glance 2023 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (Pretoria : University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2022-09-08)
    Faculty of Veterinary Science 2023 brochure for electronic distribution to external roleplayers, collaborators, prospective students, the general public and other target markets.
  • Faculty collaborates with Tshwane Speaker’s Office to expose learners to Veterinary Science 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2016-06-02)
    The visit was made possible by collaboration between the Faculty and the Office of the Speaker in the City of Tshwane. According to Ms Duduzile Malatsi, Deputy Director in the Office of the Speaker, the various departments ...
  • Faculty DVTD staff attend 4th ICPOW and 50th annual PARSA conference 
    Marufu, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2022-09-30)
    The Parasitological Society of Southern Africa (PARSA) recently celebrated its golden jubilee in style as the 50th PARSA Conference was held together with the 4th International Conference on Parasites of Wildlife from 11 ...
  • Faculty engages small-scale farmers as part of its Feedlot Challenge 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2019-04-30)
    It is well-established that emerging economies can address many challenges, including skewed income distribution and poverty alleviation, by engaging the so-called base of the pyramid and securing their access to the ...
  • Faculty honours its PhD graduates in style at doctoral celebration event 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2017-04-07)
    The Faculty of Veterinary Science has reason to be proud with another 12 successful new PhD graduates who were awarded their doctoral degrees today at the autumn graduation ceremony of the University of Pretoria. The ...
  • Faculty hosts Research for Africa Network (ERFAN) workshop to improve research and collaboration between African countries 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2017-10-10)
    The event which took place on 4 and 5 October was organised by the Faculty of Veterinary Science (Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases) and the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale of Abruzzo and Molise "G.Caporale", ...
  • Faculty hosts swine environment day 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2019-04-29)
    Every year on 1 March, National Pig Day is celebrated in the USA. In South Africa there is no such holiday but recently the Faculty of Veterinary Science, in conjunction with the SA Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO), ...
  • Faculty joins Africa Geographic’s KNP K-9 anti-poaching dog food drive as drop-off point for World Rhino Day 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2016-09-15)
    For all the animal lovers out there, we call on you to join us in a Dog Food Drive - For the Love of Dogs & Rhinos, an initiative started by Africa Geographic. Their general manager, Janine Avery, is calling on the public ...
  • Faculty launches its two week long OP 4 Madiba project 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2013-09-09)
    Nelson Mandela sacrificed most of his life for his country and its people by serving others. He wants South Africans to follow his example, using just 67 minutes of our time. Although Mandela Day was celebrated on 18 July, ...
  • Faculty launches new Twitter account 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2019-08-07)
    "Twitter adds a new dimension to the Faculty's endeavours to be more visible locally as well as globally and provides impetus to creating more effective mechanisms to deliver up to date news, interesting content and relevant ...
  • Faculty members perform health checks at Jane Goodall Institute SA's Chimp Eden 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-05-05)
    Situated within the beautiful 1,000 hectare Umhloti Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres outside Nelspruit, the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) South Africa Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Chimp Eden, is home to chimpanzees that have been ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science : research article about dinosaurs published in the prestigious journal, Nature 
    Myburgh, Jan G.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2013-06-11)
    The Department of Paraclinical Sciences of the Faculty of Veterinary Science is not only expanding its horizons, it is also digging deeper into the past. Dr Fritz Huchzermeyer, an extraordinary lecturer in the Department, ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science assists Potchefstroom College of Agriculture students with practical study tour 
    Teffo, L.S.; Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2009-09-30)
    A group of final year students from the Potchefstroom College of Agriculture recently had the opportunity to spend a day at the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Onderstepoort campus. The main aim of this visit was to provide ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science hosts an information day for High School teachers on animal diseases and their control 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2009-09-04)
    On 19 August the Faculty welcomed 27 Grade 12 teachers from agricultural schools in rural areas for an information day on animal diseases and their control, which has been added to the syllabus for agriculture. The programme ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science produces world's first skills laboratory bull 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Heyl, Ansa (2016-09-09)
    Worldwide, veterinary clinical teaching has changed dramatically over the last couple of years. Increasing student numbers, the availability of teaching animals and animal welfare issues have led to the development of ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science's Equine Research Centre key to success of new horse export strategy 
    Heyl, Ansa; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-08-11)
    In spite of significant international interest in South African horses, investment in this sector currently falls far short of its potential. The main reason for this is the prevalence of African horse sickness (AHS). In ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science's Faculty Day showcases high-level research 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Heyl, Ansa (2016-09-08)
    The Faculty of Veterinary Science's annual Faculty Day has once again proved to be one of the highlights of the Faculty's calendar. It provided an opportunity to showcase high-level research outputs and provided researchers ...
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Academic Hospital obtains new digital X-ray machine 
    Maritz, Sarah; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2009-10-28)
    Every year, hundreds of horses and a large number of production animals are X-rayed at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH). After much discussion and planning, a sophisticated Magnum 80 high frequency ...
  • 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 ...
  • Faculty proudly hosts its second Doctoral Celebration of 2015 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-08)
    It was with pride and anticipation that the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria hosted its second Doctoral Celebration of 2015 on 2 September. At this occasion, the ceremony was for two graduates from ...