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  • 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 ...
  • New Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies aims to dynamically escalate Faculty's research status 
    Teffu, Lesego; Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2019-08-12)
    "I strongly believe that the postgraduate student experience should be much more than simply graduating. We ideally want our students to graduate with a passion for learning and research, to achieve their research potential, ...
  • New DVD on African horse sickness released 
    Poggenpoel, Linda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2016)
    African horse sickness (AHS) is the most feared disease of horses on the African continent, and claims the lives of more than 200 horses in South Africa each year.
  • New equine simulator model provides impetus to equine clinical training in the Faculty 
    May, Kate; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2022-07-11)
    Equine clinical training in the Faculty of Veterinary Science recently received a welcome boost when a brand-new multipurpose equine simulator model was unveiled in its Skills Laboratory. The model includes a very life-like ...
  • New Mamelodi Animal Health Clinic (MAHC) opens its doors to the public 
    Johnson, Sarah; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2011-08-24)
    The MAHC project was conceived a few years ago by Prof Gerry Swan, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science together with UP Mamelodi campus director, Mr Edwin Smith. The aim of the clinic is to supply Mamelodi residents ...
  • New Poultry Disease Management Agency (PDMA) and UP Research Poultry Chair launched in the Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2013-09-09)
    The new PDMA-UP Poultry Research Chair in the Faculty of Veterinary Science was recently launched by the Faculty and the South African Poultry Association (SAPA). This exciting collaborative partnership aims among other ...
  • New research aimed at improving practical skills of our BVSc graduates 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2021-04-27)
    The findings of a new research article published in the April edition of the Journal of Veterinary Medical Education form part of the Faculty's drive to improve practical skills training of our BVSc graduates in those ...