OP News, Volume 14, no 2, 2015 : official newsletter of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria

Abstract

Students get practical in the new skills lab -- Make way for the rhino ambulance! -- Message from the Dean Prof Darrell Abernethy -- PhD graduate excels at the annual SAAB conference -- New leader for Phytomedicine Programme -- A new era for the Phytomedicine Programme -- Passion and determination make dreams come true -- Two new professors join the epidemiology team -- Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital saves chameleons -- Practical diagnostic course improves industry collaboration -- Faculty members attend congresses in Zimbabwe and Australia -- Breed ’n Betsy takes on Proefplaas Polly -- A tribute to an extraordinary man -- Doctorates: a cause for celebration -- Goodbye, but not farewell to Prof Koos Coetzer -- Scientific collaboration breaks ground for an improved dental hygiene product -- Cultural Day takes the cake -- Wild dog gets dental makeover -- OP 4 Madiba project successful once again -- Sixth LINQED educational network workshop -- Conservation project wins prestigious award -- OP delegates visit Australia -- Clinical Pathology Section welcomes a new staff member -- Save the Survivors receives yet another award -- OP News Crossword Puzzle -- Run4Rhinos a tremendous success