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  • Ensuring better health and proper care for cheetahs in captivity 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2017-07-11)
    It can reach a speed of 100km/h in just three seconds, is extremely light in weight and aerodynamically streamlined, and can cover nine metres in just one stride at almost four strides per second. For more than half of ...
  • Equine surgery and its challenges 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2016-02-22)
    Equine surgery has its fair share of challenges, but thanks to the well-equipped Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH), equine surgeons such as Dr Arnold Mahne are able to do their utmost for sick and injured ...
  • The ethics of meat production 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-08)
    People the world over are becoming increasingly discerning about the quality of the animal products they consume. However, with the rapidly increasing global human population and the impact of farming on the environment, ...
  • Exciting new additions to the Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2013-09-09)
    The increased intake of BVSc (University degree in Veterinary Science) students in the Faculty of Veterinary Science provides some challenges on the Onderstepoort campus. Therefore the Faculty has embarked on a new building ...
  • Exciting soccer fun league culminates in one of the Veterinary Faculty's highlights for 2010 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2010-06-30)
    A soccer fun league which was initiated to coincide with the soccer World Cup became so popular at the Faculty of Veterinary Science that it may become an annual institution.
  • Expert opinion : Fighting COVID-19 : a veterinary perspective 
    Moerane, Rebone; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni , Hlengiwe (2021-01-18)
    As a veterinary professional with experience in disease control, I have been following the various measures implemented by the South African government as we attempt to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. It is ...
  • Expert opinion : Veterinary ivermectin : should I use it to protect me from COVID-19? 
    Naidoo, Vinny; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2021-01-31)
    Since the release of the first articles on the potential effectiveness of ivermectin, there have been several questions on the use of the cattle drug in people, since it is available over the counter as a veterinary drug. ...
  • Experts agree to enhanced international DNA testing of rhinos 
    Van Blerk, Chris; TRAFFIC.org; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Heyl, Ansa (2016-07-05)
    The RhODIS® Rhino DNA Scientific workshop, hosted by the University of Pretoria's Veterinary Genetics Laboratory(VGL), concluded on Friday, 24 June 2016, at the Kruger National Park. RhODIS® is a system for profiling and ...
  • Extraordinary lecturer in the DVTD receives prestigious 2021 AAVMC Excellence in Research Award 
    Van Blerk, Chris; Kansas State University; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-02-22)
    The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has announced the recipients of its annual awards that recognize professional excellence, achievement and service in academic veterinary medicine. Among these ...
  • 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 ...