In Memoriam: Dr Paul Bartels (22 February 1956 - 03 July 2025)

dc.contributor.authorBurroughs, Richard
dc.contributor.otherSouth African Veterinary Association. Veterinary History Societyen
dc.date.accessioned2025-11-20T04:49:14Z
dc.date.available2025-11-20T04:49:14Z
dc.date.issued2025-10
dc.descriptionArticle originally published in VetNews, October 2025, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary Association
dc.description.abstractDr Paul Bartels was a leading South African veterinarian and conservation scientist whose work advanced wildlife reproductive science and biobanking. Trained at Stellenbosch University and the University of Pretoria, he contributed to major institutions including the National Zoo, SANBI, the Smithsonian, and founded the Wildlife Breeding Centre at Pelindaba. His research on cloning and double-headed spermatozoa positioned him as a pioneer in conservation biotechnology. Bartels helped establish the South African Biobank Network and actively supported young conservationists through WESSA. Known for his vision, innovation, and collaborative spirit, he left a lasting impact on wildlife conservation in South Africa and abroad.
dc.description.librarianab2025
dc.format.extent1 Page; colour photo
dc.format.mediumPDF
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/105376
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVH-Obituaries
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVH-General history
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dc.rights©2023 Veterinary History Society of the South African Veterinary Association. Provided for preservation purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the author. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution.en
dc.subjectVeterinary medicine -- Obituary
dc.subjectWildlife Breeding Centre (WBRC)
dc.subjectSA Biobank Network
dc.subjectLeopard project
dc.subjectLecturer
dc.subjectTshwane University of Technology
dc.subject.lcshVeterinarians -- South Africaen
dc.subject.lcshVeterinary medicine -- History -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titleIn Memoriam: Dr Paul Bartels (22 February 1956 - 03 July 2025)
dc.typeArticle

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