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Arnold Theiler Memorial Lectures: Recent submissions

  • Male infertility and semen evaluation : andrology in the age of precision medicine and agriculture 
    Sutovsky, Peter (2021-10-21)
    Infertility has been considered a chronic disease for millennia, and remedies have been sought, both holistic/spiritual and medicinal. Infertility testing is not a modern concept either, with the first test method on ...
  • Large mammals facing climate change 
    Mitchell, Duncan; Hetem, Robyn; Maloney, Shane; Meyer, Leith Carl Rodney; Snelling, Ned; Strauss, Maartin; Fuller, Andrea (2019-08-22)
    The fossil record reveals that it has been the largest mammals that have been the mammals most at risk in previous major global warming events, and they are likely to also be most at risk in the current anthropogenic event, ...
  • The research imperative 
    Gilbert, Robert O. (2017-09-07)
    Human population growth continues unabated and is expected to reach about 11 billion by the end of the century, of whom about 4 billion will live in Africa. The pressure to feed the population in a sustainable way is ...
  • Predisposition for health or disease : the 'new' genetics of environmental health 
    Guillette, Louis J. (2015-07-20)
    The curriculum vitae of Prof. Louis J. Guillette. He delivered the Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on September 4th, 2014 at Onderstepoort. Louis ...
  • A personal journey through coronavirus evolution 
    Horzinek, Marian C. (2013-09-13)
    For companion animal medicine, Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is an important disease - it is fatal, and prevention is a challenge. FIP is a sporadic viral condition - a contradiction in terms. The explanation: mutants ...
  • Emerging viral diseases : the example of bluetongue from Theiler to climate change 
    MacLachlan, N.J. (James) (2012-10-31)
  • The role of the veterinary profession within the current development agenda in the Republic of South Africa 
    Moerane, Rebone (2010-08-18)
    Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on September 2, 2010, Onderstepoort, South Africa.
  • Important requirements for future animal production-orientated research with particular reference to veterinary science 
    Bigalke, R.D. (South African Veterinary Association., 1989)
    Presentation of Dr R.D. Bigalke. This 5th Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on October, 5th 1988 at Onderstepoort, South Africa.
  • Adventures in infection and immunity 
    Doherty, Peter C.; University of Melbourne. Dept. of Microbiology and Immunolgy; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (2009-08-31)
    Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on August 27, 2009, Onderstepoort, South Africa.
  • New challenges for the veterinary profession in global animal disease control and the trade in animals and animal products 
    Bruckner, Gideon K.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science (2008-09-05)
    Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on 4 September 2008 at Onderstepoort, South Africa.
  • Our universe : accident or design? 
    Block, David L. (2007-10-17)
    The curriculum vitae of Prof. David L. Block. He delivered the Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 26 September 1997 at Onderstepoort, South ...
  • What makes an excellent Faculty of Veterinary Medicine? 
    Cornelissen, Albert W.C.A. (2007-10-16)
    An abstract of the presentation and curriculum vitae of Prof. dr. Albert W.C.A. Cornelissen. This Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science ...
  • Vlammende fakkels, ou bene, ivoortorings en rooi vlae 
    De Boom, H.P.A. (South African Veterinary Association, 1985-12)
    Presentation of Dr H.P.A. de Boom. This 2nd Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 25 September 1985 at Onderstepoort, South Africa.
  • The environment : whose responsibility? 
    Cameron, Colin McKenzie (South African Veterinary Association, 1993)
    Presentation and curriculum vitae of Dr Colin M. Cameron. This Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 1 October 1992 at Onderstepoort, ...
  • The molecular revolution in biology and its influence on veterinary science 
    Verwoerd, Daniel Wynand (2007-10-15)
    Presentation and curriculum vitae of Dr D.W. Verwoerd. This Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 29 September 2000 at Onderstepoort, ...
  • Theiler - his personal significance today 
    Gutsche, Thelma (South African Veterinary Association, 1985-03)
    Delivered on the occasion of the First Faculty day of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria on 5 September 1984.
  • Theiler gedenklesing 
    Jansen, B.C. (South African Veterinary Association, 1986-12)
    Address delivered at the 3rd Faculty Day of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria on 1 October 1986
  • Premature discoveries in science 
    Tobias, Philip V. (2007-09-03)
    The curriculum vitae of Prof. Philip V. Tobias. He delivered the Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 27th September 1996 at Onderstepoort, ...
  • Fumonisins : historical perspectives and future objectives 
    Marasas, Walter F.O. (Walter Friedrich Otto) (2007-09-03)
    An abstract of the presentation and curriculum vitae of Professor Walter Marasas. This Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 25th ...
  • Wildlife domestic animal disease interface – hard or soft edge? 
    Kock, Richard A. (2007-08-31)
    An abstract of the presentation and curriculum vitae of Dr Richard A. Kock. This Sir Arnold Theiler Memorial Lecture was delivered during Faculty Day, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science on the 16th ...