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  • Future scientists awarded as exceptional achievers

    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.

  • Faculty newsletter for May 2022 now available

    Posted on May 31, 2022

    Faculty newsletter for May 2022 now available

  • Postgraduate bursaries

    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...

  • Hillcrest dairy cows had their ears tested

    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.

  • “To braai or not to braai”

    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...

  • Welcome to your Academic Home

    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...

  • Sharing is caring - sharing knowledge with students and colleagues

    Posted on October 29, 2021

    NAS Featured scientist: Prof Hettie Schonfeldt

  • NAS Women: If you have a positive outlook on life, you will find inspiration in most places

    Posted on August 23, 2021

    Women’s Month: Prof Esté van Marle-Köster

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