OP News, Volume 17, no 1, 2017 : official newsletter of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria

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Ensuring better health and proper care for cheetahs in captivity / Louise de Bruin -- New AHS test developed in the Faculty: a boost for South Africa’s international horse exports -- Message from the Dean Prof Darrell Abernethy -- New Veterinary Nursing degree approved for the Faculty -- Faculty supports Anti-discrimination Week -- Dean's cultural evening -- 9th International Sheep Veterinary Congress (ISVC): Harrogate, United Kingdom – 22 to 26 May 2017 -- Dairy School 2017 : a great success -- Electric fences and small animals : a deadly combination / Louise de Bruin -- “I wanna be a Vet” weekend 2017 / Thandekile Maseko -- Minimally invasive methods make surgery safer for Africa's big cats / Louise de Bruin -- Autumn graduation -- Student international ‘One Health’ day competition: national winners and international special recognition prize -- Faculty obtains brand new feed mixer with bale handler from Keenan- Alltech -- Faculty says goodbye to one of the library’s most loved and respected stalwarts -- Veterinarian, writer, lecturer, poet: Elrien Scheepers -- VETSCO and Royal Canin reach out to Itereleng rural community / Megan Gibbs -- OP Skills Laboratory donates conference bags -- OP 4 Madiba -- Department of Production Animal Studies hosts a pig farmers day