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  • Rabies can be prevented : be aware of its dangers. 
    Sabeta, Claude Taurai; Crafford, Jannie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2022-09-23)
    28 September 2022 is #WorldRabiesDay. The theme for this year is “Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths”, emphasising the need for us all to work together to achieve the #ZeroBy30 goal. This article by Dr Claude Sabeta and Prof ...
  • Research Chair tackles bird flu 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-02-09)
    The Research Chair in Poultry Health and Production, which was established jointly by the Southern African Poultry Association (SAPA) and the University of Pretoria (UP) in 2012, is taking the lead in research on poultry ...
  • Research explores the social life of one of Africa's most iconic animals 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Meyer, Martha (2017-09-20)
    Giraffes, like so many species in Africa, are under threat. While scientifically inaccurate cultural beliefs exist which claim that lion bone, rhino horn and pangolin scales have health benefits for humans, certain cultures ...
  • Research that goes beyond science to benefit communities in need 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-05-20)
    The Mnisi Community Programme (MCP) is a component of the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s field based One Health Platform. The MCP is an international platform for integrated teaching, learning, research and community ...
  • Research to enhance protection of livestock against Foot and mouth disease 
    Van Schalkwyk, Louis; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2011-08-24)
    During the official opening of the Hans Hoheisen Wildlife Research Station (HHWRS) in August 2010, Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) made available R1 million towards priority research concerning veterinary issues in trans-frontier ...
  • Rhino billboard 
    University of Pretoria. Centre for Communication and Reputation Management; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2011-10-24)
    The University of Pretoria has chosen the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the Faculty of Veterinary Science to be represented on a billboard across the road on the South Campus of UP.
  • Rhino research that matters at UP 
    Research Matters; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Nkonyane, Buyisiwe (2016-07-11)
    At the University of Pretoria's Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL) at Onderstepoort, Dr Cindy Harper and her team have developed a ground-breaking technique to collect and catalogue DNA from rhinos and rhino horns.
  • Rinderpest eradicated 
    Miller, Sean Myles; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2011-08-24)
    Rinderpest caused hundreds of millions of animal deaths that preceded famines in Africa, Asia, and Europe. After centuries of efforts to prevent outbreaks of the disease, international authorities announced in May that the ...
  • Saving the life of a long-crested eagle with severe trichomoniasis is no small feat 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2022-06-23)
    Recently, a long-crested eagle was found collapsed on the ground and brought to the Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital situated in the Faculty’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH). This private clinic provides ...
  • Saving the Rhino : Veterinary Genetics Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the forefront of the fight against rhino poaching 
    Harper, Cindy Kim; Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2011-10-24)
    The poaching of rhinos has reached alarming levels in 2010. With the specific aim of providing a tool to support the forensic investigation of the poaching cases, the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory of the Faculty at the ...
  • Saving vultures across the world 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-04-23)
    The sight of more than 200 vultures circling hundreds of metres up in the sky is a picture not many get to experience anymore. But not very long ago vultures flew freely in abundance.
  • SA’s alarming outbreak of rabies in dogs : vaccination and awareness are key to prevention 
    Leisewitz, Andrew L.; Crawford, J.; Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2022-03-04)
    Rabies is a frightening viral infection and the only infectious disease that carries a 100% mortality in any species (including humans) once clinical signs appear. In fact, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that ...
  • Searching for the dirty truth 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-08)
    Wildlife endocrinology is a very important research area as it provides valuable information about the regulating systems of reproductive functions and responses to stressors in animals. An understanding of these systems ...
  • Some vets not only work in the field of wildlife conservation, they also run for conservation 
    Van Blerk, Chris; Leiberich, Marion; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2022-03-10)
    Dr Marion Leiberich, veterinarian and postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Research of the Faculty works in the field of wildlife research & conservation and she also loves running. What then is ...
  • South Africa developing a booming crocodile economy 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-05-20)
    How do you get a crocodile to urinate in a cup? That is one of the questions that Dr Jan Myburgh from the University of Pretoria (UP) and his colleagues have had to research in order to develop reliable, effective ways of ...
  • South Arica – Italy collaboration : new impetus to reproductive studies of the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the University of Naples 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-11-13)
    A visit to the Faculty by Prof Bianca Gasparrini from the Frederico II University of Naples’ Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions that will take place from 5 to 13 November is seen by the Section of ...
  • Stepping up the fight against bovine brucellosis 
    Teffu, Lesego; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-02)
    Bovine brucellosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Brucella abortus that leads to reproductive failure in infected cattle and to production losses in affected herds. The organism may also cause potentially serious ...
  • Strategic mentorship to improve the representation of women in science and technology 
    Govender, Vashnee; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2023-02-10)
    In light of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, Dr Vashnee Govender, a lecturer in Veterinary Public Health in the Faculty of Veterinary Science, details how strategic mentorship will improve ...
  • Strong parasitology focus at the Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    Penzhorn, Barend Louis; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2010-06-30)
    Parasitology featured strongly at graduation ceremonies of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, from November 2008 to April 2010.
  • Successful Faculty Day showcases the work of talented faculty researchers 
    Van Blerk, Chris; Mnguni, Hlengiwe; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2019-08-23)
    One of the highlights on the Faculty’s annual calendar will always be Faculty Day, a proud tradition dating back to 1984. This year’s Faculty Day was no exception. It was an eclectic mix of oral and poster presentations, ...