Posted on May 29, 2025
Legacy of learning: Prof Banie Penzhorn honored at 1995 alumni 30-year anniversary reunion
Posted on May 29, 2025
The I Wanna Be a Vet Professional weekend is an annual initiative that was recently hosted by the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science for the 13th time.
Posted on May 21, 2025
On 7 April 2025, the Onderstepoort Paraveterinary and Veterinary Student Committee (OPVSC) of the Faculty of Veterinary Science hosted its inaugural Biosecurity 101 event.
Posted on May 20, 2025
Until recently, little was known about the bacteria that live in the mouths of hippopotami. A groundbreaking, novel study led by Prof Anita Michel, research professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Science has illuminated a new layer of risk.
Posted on May 16, 2025
Rhinotomy surgery was performed on Houdini, a four-year old rhino bull helping him breathing freely again.
Posted on May 14, 2025
The Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Onderstepoort Community Choir delivered a standout performance at the recent UP Choirs Concert held on 11 May in the University of Pretoria’s Musaion Theater.
Posted on May 12, 2025
South Africa’s only Veterinary Science university faculty has just graduated its 100th class
Posted on May 06, 2025
At the end of March 2025, the Onderstepoort PGSA (Postgraduate Student Association) of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science brought new hope with the launch of a stem cell donor drive.
Posted on May 05, 2025
Since 2018 Craig View Veterinary Clinic has collected and distributed R1.5 million worth of Easter eggs
Posted on May 01, 2025
There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa.
Posted on April 17, 2025
The latest issue of the University of Pretoria’s award-winning RE.SEARCH magazine is available now and reflects a shift towards both a fresher design and outlook. This edition is curated under the theme ‘Digital’, and offers a glimpse into some of the fascinating research...
Posted on April 14, 2025
Happiness, or mental well-being, is surely more than just the absence of suffering.
Posted on April 02, 2025
On 27 March 2025, the Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria hosted its annual Teaching and Learning prize-giving event.
Posted on March 27, 2025
To better serve our clients, the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) has introduced extended after-hours services to ensure your pets receive expert care beyond regular hours
Posted on March 27, 2025
The American Academy of Microbiology (the Academy) has elected Dr Kelly Brayton along with 64 peers to the Class of 2025.
Posted on March 16, 2025
Prof Francis Petersen was inaugurated as UP’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal on the 14th of March
Posted on March 12, 2025
For the Voigts family, a love for veterinary science seems to be written in their DNA. From childhood experiences with family pets to professional careers in animal healthcare, their journey has been one of passion, dedication, and a deep-rooted commitment to animal welfare.
Posted on March 04, 2025
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) at the university’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, is dedicated to helping pets regain their mobility and quality of life.
Posted on February 27, 2025
International Hoof Care Month is commemorated annually every February.
Posted on February 26, 2025
We cannot treat cats as if they are merely small dogs. Cats have different physiology, anatomy and behaviours, and are predisposed to different diseases than dogs. They are a whole different ball game to treat!
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