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  • Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training unveils infrastructure expansions at University of Pretoria 
    Tsunke, Sanku; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-07-02)
    Prof Cheryl de la Rey, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria, together with Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mduduzi Manana, turned the sod for the start of a number of construction ...
  • Discovery leads to patenting and international demand 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-04-23)
    The recent UP discovery of a novel compound holds so much promise that some of the world’s leading scientists and pharmaceutical companies want to get involved in its future development. Dr Candice van Wyk and Dr Francien ...
  • District 9 : a little known fact about the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the movie 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2009-09-04)
    District 9, the new film by the renowned film producer and Oscar-winning director, Peter Jackson, who was responsible for the production and special effects of movies such as King Kong and Lord of the Rings, is released ...
  • Donation from PPS secures new underwater treadmill for Faculty's Animal Rehabilitation Service 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2012-09-05)
    The Onderstepoort Animal Rehabilitation Service (OARS) at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) - the training and reference hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria - has ...
  • Double celebration at spring graduation for UP doctoral couple 
    Gower, Primarashni; Mnguni, Hlengiwe; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2019-09-06)
    It was a double celebration in the Kolo household when husband and wife Francis and Agatha graduated from the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science this week with PhDs in Veterinary Science.
  • Dr Paul van Dam is not only Faculty Manager, he is writing books too... 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2013-06-11)
    Dr Paul van Dam, Faculty Manager of the Faculty of Veterinary Science is a man of many talents and recently his first book about endurance riding, “The Spirit of Endurance : your 101 guide to endurance riding in South ...
  • DVTD’s Bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis diagnostic services go live 
    Michel, Anita Luise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2021-08-16)
    Bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis are two of the most important diseases of livestock and wildlife but testing facilities able to provide much needed diagnostic services are scarce. The reason is that only veterinary ...
  • 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 ...