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  • Another veterinary painkiller found to be toxic to vultures 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Meyer, Martha (2017-10-11)
    The drug known as carprofen, which was found to be toxic to vultures, belongs to the same family of drugs as diclofenac and meloxicam. In South Asia, the frequent and widespread use of diclofenac to treat cattle and buffalo ...
  • Another year, another highly successful PD Challenge 
    May, Kate; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2022-08-31)
    The Faculty's recent 2022 PD (Pregnancy Diagnosis) Challenge, sponsored by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Zoetis and IMV Imaging, was again a great success. According to Dr Kate May, coordinator of the PD Challenge and ...
  • Appointment of a new Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    University of Pretoria. Dept. of University Relations; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-10-08)
    The University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Vinasan (Vinny) Naidoo as Deputy Dean: Research and Postgraduate Studies in the Faculty of Veterinary Science with effect from 1 August 2015. Prof Naidoo ...
  • Bovine Tuberculosis Day highlights need for more research and control strategies 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-04-23)
    A collaborative team effort is needed to counter the increasing danger of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in wildlife evident in the continuous spread of the disease to wildlife on unrelated properties in different parts of South ...
  • Brand new residence at Onderstepoort provides impetus to the University’s plans to expand its Faculty of Veterinary Science 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2012-09-05)
    The brand-new, modern student accommodation that was officially opened by the University of Pretoria at the Onderstepoort Campus on 22 February 2012 will contribute to the University’s plans to significantly expand its ...
  • C.I.V.M.E honours Prof Dietmar Holm with core member position for the Africa region 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2018-05-24)
    The Faculty’s Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning, Prof Dietmar Holm was honoured by the Council on International Veterinary Medical Education (C.I.V.M.E.) who invited him to accept a core member position until March 2021 ...
  • Cases of lumpy skin disease on the rise in SA : UP Faculty of Veterinary Science expert weighs in 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Mnguni, Hlengiwe (2022-03-01)
    The rise in cases of lumpy skin disease in South Africa could have a severe economic impact, as the disease weakens livestock, permanently damages hides, and can lead to 10% more deaths and abortions, experts have ...
  • Castle Lager, Mark Boucher and the Veterinary Genetics Lab put rhinos in safe hands 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-09-29)
    Cricket icon Mark Boucher is not only a champion sportsman, but also someone who is committed to playing his part to protect rhinos from extinction. After retiring from cricket, he partnered with Castle Lager to set up the ...
  • Chair trains small-scale farmers and uplifts rural communities 
    De Bruin, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-05-20)
    The training of small-scale farmers and livestock handlers in primary animal health care not only uplifts and empowers rural communities, but also contributes favourably to ensuring rural development and food security, ...
  • Chit n Chat November 2015 
    Van Blerk, Chris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-11-05)
    Chit n Chat is a one-page newsletter distributed to staff members on a monthly basis.
  • Combatting the spread of rabies from the air with the help of the Bateleurs 
    McCurrach, Steve; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Van Blerk, Chris (2022-12-06)
    In South Africa the World Heritage Site of the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng Province, is a wild area of some 175 km and whilst not a game reserve as such, it is a wilderness area and home to numerous wild animals. Among ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn 2014 
    Allison, Justina; Westhof, Michelle; Burger, Natasja; Rudman, Jeanne; Ntsibande, Khomotso Patrick; Buitendach, Rozanne; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-02-27)
    Cosmo City community engagement / Justina Allison -- There’s no business like monkey business: Working together towards environmental enrichment for brown capuchins / Michelle Westhof and Natasja Burger -- Back to basics at ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn 2015 
    Kadwa, Abdur Rahmaan; Marais, Myra; Flax, Jayde; Jordaan, Johan; Du Preez, Karli; Salisbury, Vanessa; Ndobeni, Tandile; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-03-02)
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn 2015 
    Biggs, Louise Joanne; De Haast, Adel; Teffu, Lesego; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2015-04-23)
    Community engagement = fun in the sun / Adél de Haast -- I want be a vet weekend / Lesego Teffu -- Reality and wonder meet / Louise Biggs -- Community Engagement Committe members 2015 -- Community Engagement opportunities.
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn, 2011 
    University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Community Engagement; Van Schalkwyk, Louis; Van Rooyen, Jacques; Simpson, Gregory J.G.; Muller, Heather; Quarmby, Tania; Albertyn, Mandy; Olivier, Louise; Machimana, Eugene Gabriel; Halvatzis, Jenny (2011-04-01)
    Contents: Hans Hoheisen Wildlife Research Station, Hluvukani Animal Health Centre and Mnisi Community Programme / Louis van Schalkwyk, Jacques van Rooyen & Greg Simpson -- Education : engineering a brighter future for ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn, 2012 
    Du Toit, Nicole; Sithole, Fortune; Pleaner, Debbie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Community Engagement (2012-05-17)
    The 5th Annual Donkey Workshop at Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria, from 2 to 3 March 2012, funded by the Donkey Sanctuary, UK / Dr Nicole du Toit -- Rust de Winter excursion / Dr Fortune Sithole -- History and origin ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn, 2013 
    Ehlers, Candice; Luke, Kivara; Lees, Brad; Waibel, Amanda; Leeming, Rowan; Hendry, Ross; Du Plessis, Margurite; Moll, Robyn; De Villiers, Stephnie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2013)
    The pig amble / Candice Ehlers -- Adventures with Elephants / Kivara Luke, Brad Lees, Amanda Waibel, Rowan Leeming, Ross Hendry and Margurite du Plessis -- Fighting prejudice to save a breed / Robyn Moll -- Run4Rhinos / ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn, March 2017 
    Chetty, Deborah Jemima; Mitchison, Tyla; Carrim, Uzair; Van Blerk, Chris; Brits, Nydia-lee; Uys, Anja; Adams, Jennifer; Michaelides, Luke; Nsele, Lulama; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2018-02-28)
    This is why / Deborah Jemima Chetty -- Primary Horse Care Community Engagement Project / Tyla Mitchison -- VETSCO ventures to Winterveld / Uzair Carrim -- Dr Eugene Machimana receives 2018 EASA Postgraduate Medal: Doctoral ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Autumn, May 2018 
    Arnot, Luke; Farmer, Sylvia-Anne; Parsons, Daniel; Woods, Matthew; Van Zyl, Hendre; Mabote, Kgopotso; Burgess, Lindsey; Seaton, Devon; Burgess, John; Els, Andre; Brits, Nydia-Lee; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science; Machimana, Eugene (2018-05)
    Locuming in paradise / Luke Arnot -- Real about rabies at Ribane-Laka / Sylvia-Anne Farmer, Daniel Parsons, Matthew Woods and Hendre van Zyl -- Lending a helping paw / Kgopotso Mabote -- One Health efforts in Gauteng put ...
  • Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Special edition, October 2014 
    Dunbar, Jenna-Lee; Huckle, Matthew; Venter, Alwyn; Venter, Anke; Pretorius, Jandre; Schloms, Nicola; Visagie, Zandri; Visser, Johannes; Cowan, Lucinda; Marx, Hanli; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2014-10-20)