Posted on March 15, 2023
A University of Pretoria (UP) study has shown that playing soothing classical music to dairy cows lowers their stress levels and increases their milk production.
Posted on December 13, 2022
NAS Faculty newsletter for December 2022 is now available
Posted on December 08, 2022
Ready, set, feed! The University of Pretoria (UP)’s Department of Animal Science has established an innovative, practical approach to Animal Science teaching through a practical beef feedlot challenge. The 2022 winners were an all-female group, the MOOdonnas. The Feedlot Manager of the Year...
Posted on November 09, 2022
Anina Hunter, a University of Pretoria BSc (Agric.) Animal Science alumni, has been appointed as Chairperson of the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association’s (AFMA) Board of Directors. As the official representative body for the livestock feed sector, AFMA liaises and cooperates with various...
Posted on November 03, 2022
The Department of Animal Science’s 4th year Braai competition
Posted on October 10, 2022
‘What breed of cattle does the Honourable President Cyril Ramaphosa farm with?’ If you guessed ‘Ankole,’ you are correct! This was one of the many questions asked to our quiz teams at the South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) 53rd Annual Congress 2022 held from...
Posted on September 30, 2022
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) is improving service delivery by being the first faculty at UP to participate in the student administration call centre and service portal project.
Posted on September 13, 2022
NAS Faculty newsletter for September 2022 is now available
Posted on August 26, 2022
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) made inroads by having a very frank conversation on many topical issues, attended by both staff and students. The event was the Dean's Women's Month Lunch and Conversation on 19 August.
Posted on June 13, 2022
Nearly 70 prizes were awarded at the Annual Exceptional Achievers Function for the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences students in May this year.
Posted on May 31, 2022
Faculty newsletter for May 2022 now available
Posted on February 04, 2022
Professor JC Bonsmabursary Breeding and Genetics Professor DM Joubert bursary – Reproduction Physiology Professor C Mareebursary – Animal Nutrition All new postgraduate students in Animal Sciences at the University of Pretoria are now invited to apply for the PROFESSOR JC...
Posted on December 17, 2021
The first-ever auditory testing of dairy cows in South Africa recently took place at the Hillcrest Experimental Farm. The results of this test hold the potential to further our understanding of noise pollution and the improvement of cow comfort and well-being.
Posted on December 08, 2021
“To braai or not to braai” This question was easy to answer for the final year animal science students during the annual braai competition! This year’s theme was “farm to fork” and fillet, sirloin and rump steak cuts were sponsored by the South African Feedlot...
Posted on November 22, 2021
The department of Animal Science would like to welcome Professor Lindiwe Majele Sibanda to her academic home at UP! Prof Sibanda is an animal scientist by profession and a practicing farmer. She holds a BSc in Animal Science from the University of Alexandria (Egypt) as well as a MSc and PhD in...
Posted on October 29, 2021
NAS Featured scientist: Prof Hettie Schonfeldt
Posted on August 23, 2021
Women’s Month: Prof Esté van Marle-Köster
Posted on August 13, 2021
Research being conducted by UP’s Prof Este van Marle-Koster can help farmers selectively breed more productive animals, improving food security, while conserving the features that make breeds such as the Nguni cow special.
Posted on August 11, 2021
Women's Month: Focus on Ms Lornah Kgosana
Posted on August 07, 2021
Women's Month: Focus on Ms Dolly Ayob
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