Van der Westhuizen, Erica2023-02-102023-02-102009https://repository.up.ac.za/handle/2263/89396Previously published on the Jotello F, Soga Library blog on Wednesday, May 13, 2009Jotello F. Soga was the first South African to qualify as a veterinary surgeon (Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh 1886). “Dr Soga played an important role in combating rinderpest and lung-sickness in the country as the first qualified South African veterinarian. He also laid a foundation for veterinary education in South Africa. But he is better known in veterinary circles as a pioneer researcher in the study of toxic plants and their effect on animals – both for their poisonous and curative effects.” (Prof Gerry Swan, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria)1 page ; black & white photoPDFen©University of Pretoria. Dept of Library Services.Veterinary medicine -- South AfricaVeterinarians -- South AfricaJotello Festiri Soga -- HistoryText