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  • ‘I never wanted to be a princess – becoming a veterinarian was my dream,’ says UP lecturer and wildlife specialist Dr Katja Koeppel 
    Gower, Primarashni; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2020-08-21)
    If a wild animal is in distress anywhere in the country, veterinarian Dr Katja Koeppel, a senior lecturer in Wildlife at the University of Pretoria (UP), is likely to be called upon to help. As the go-to person who rescues ...
  • International degree to be introduced at UP 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-04-23)
    The Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria (UP) is preparing to introduce an exciting, first-of-its-kind international collaborative master’s programme in tropical health in January 2016. With this ...
  • Join us in celebrating the achievements of our latest PhD graduates 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2023-04-26)
    The enhancement of innovative and relevant research and high-quality postgraduate training remains an integral part of the Faculty’s strategic plan. Among other things, an increase in doctoral enrolments and in doctoral ...
  • 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 ...
  • Jotello F Soga Library celebrates the centenary of the University's Department of Library Services 
    Marsh, Susan; Lourens, Antoinette; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Library Services (2012-10-24)
    The Jotello F Soga Library of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort has a history of almost 40 years and is proud to be one of the branch libraries of the Department of Library Services celebrating its centenary ...
  • Journey of Change newsletter, no. 2, 2014 
    Mofokeng, Steve; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-09-29)
    In KwaZulu-Natal, 24 September was formerly known as Shaka Day and was celebrated in commemoration of the legendary King Shaka, who played an important role in uniting disparate Zulu clans into a cohesive nation. On this ...
  • Learning from life in the waters 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-02)
    Imagine an island far removed from any human encroachment that teems with animal life. Such a place exists: it is called Marion Island and forms part of the Prince Edward islands archipelago, situated between South Africa ...
  • Lecturer from the Faculty of Veterinary Science joins the Zululand Nile Crocodile Research Programme and assists with postgraduate mentoring 
    Myburgh, Jan G.; Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2009-10-28)
    Dr Jan Myburgh of the Department of Paraclinical Sciences at the Faculty recently joined a team of scientists from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife to, among other things, assist with the attachment ...
  • 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 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Man's best friend to benefit from new surgical technique 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-09)
    Dr Japie Venter, who specialises in small-animal surgery at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, is a master of his craft. Not only has he developed a new technique for preventative hip dysplasia ...
  • Man’s best friend gives more than loyalty and love 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-07-02)
    Man’s canine companion is set to unravel the mystery of human disease through a study about to commence at UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Science. Prof Andrew Leisewitz is embarking on a study of canine diseases which will ...
  • 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 ...
  • The Meerkat : official newsletter of the OPVSC : for the students, by the students, Issue 1, Autumn 2019 
    Graham, Alexandra; Tran, Lilianne; Hollender, Alexander; Vahed, Aaminah; Olivier, Sune; Crafford, Riaan; Van Blerk, Sabrina; Krishnalall, Kimelle; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Rothauge, Natascha; Nunn, Sarah-Olivia; Van Blerk, Chris; Janine Smit Editorial Services (2019-03)
    Falconry: a fowl-filled sport / Alexandra Graham -- Aloha 2019! / Lilianne Tran -- Biosecurity : the real OP soapy / Alexander Hollender -- Raising the steaks / Aaminah Vahed -- Real girls play rugby / Suné Olivier -- The ...
  • The Meerkat : official newsletter of the OPVSC : for the students, by the students, Issue 3, Winter 2018 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2018-08)
    Beginners' weekend 2018 -- Message from the Chairperson -- I want to be a Vet weekend -- Meet our lecturers -- Making strides towards improving lives -- An afternoon full of adventure with our Beagles -- Onderstepoort ...
  • The Meerkat : official newsletter of the OPVSC : for the students, by the students, Issue 3.1, Autumn 2022 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Kessa, Jayna; Ephraim, Kreshalia; Gounden, Thanushka; Bronkhorst, Chris; Van Blerk, Chris; De Klerk, Annalize (2022-06)
    The wellness issue / Christiaan Bronkhorst -- This is hard / Kreshalia "Cow" Ephraim -- Covid getting long in the tooth? / Christiaan Bronkhorst -- Throw a dog a bone / Meerkat staff with assistance from BIG -- We can haz ...
  • Model enables risk predictions for avian flu 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Nkonyane, Buyisiwe (2016-06-24)
    Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious viral respiratory disease that normally affects birds. However, due to the ability of the virus to mutate and its zoonotic pandemic potential, cases of human and other mammalian ...
  • MOU between Faculty and Wildlife Ranching SA aimed at sustained services in diagnostic pathology of wildlife 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-11-13)
    An MOU that was signed on 2 November between the Faculty of Veterinary Science and Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) will make a significant contribution to an extended capacity to service the wildlife industry in South ...
  • 'Never pass up an opportunity to grow' 
    Gower, Primarashni; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Masombuka, Jimmy (2020-08-14)
    Dr Darshana Morar-Leather of UP’s Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases tell us about her various roles as senior lecturer, researcher, student supervisor, committee member, wife and mother. As part of UP’s Women’s ...
  • New AHS test developed in Faculty a boost for South Africa’s international horse exports 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2017-06-23)
    The World Organisation for Animal Health has approved a South African developed diagnostic test for African horse sickness (AHS), a potentially deadly horse disease. Previously, results for the test for this disease took ...