Posted on November 20, 2025
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), one of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) official health campaigns, is observed from 18-24 November, annually.
Posted on November 13, 2025
Dr Caitlin Venniker, alumnus of the Faculty of Veterinary Science and award-winning storyteller has had her memoir of her time at the faculty and experiences as a veterinarian, accepted for publication by Pan Macmillan SA.
Posted on November 03, 2025
A new study by researchers at the University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of Adelaide in Australia has revealed the real function of the giraffe’s long legs ¬– to reduce blood pressure.
Posted on October 31, 2025
On 28 October 2025, a dedicated team of 14 veterinary and nursing students from various years travelled to Mathibestad for a critical community outreach effort: vaccinating and tagging local cattle.
Posted on October 30, 2025
A Durban-based veterinarian is sounding the alarm bell about a troubling trend emerging during confrontations between dogs and snakes: dogs are increasingly being left to face off against venomous snakes – while their owners record the scene through windows. Reptile-aware vet and...
Posted on October 30, 2025
Prof Kgomotso Sibeko-Matjila from the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Veterinary Tropical Diseases Department (DVTD) was elected President of PARSA.
Posted on October 16, 2025
The Hammanskraal-Moretele project (HM Steri project) came about in response to a need from the greater community of the Hammanskraal (Tshwane municipality, Gauteng) and (Moretele municipality, North-West) for dog and cat sterilisations.
Posted on October 13, 2025
Twice a year, staff and students from the Faculty of Veterinary Science visit Chimp Eden to perform essential health checks on its residents.
Posted on October 08, 2025
At the Faculty of Veterinary Science, it’s not always just work and no play. Recently, the Dean, Professor Vinny Naidoo, invited all staff to a fun-filled afternoon of trivia, music, food, and prizes.
Posted on October 08, 2025
Many associate human rabies infections with infected domestic dogs. Yet, like most mammals, cats can also pass this deadly viral disease on to people. That is why pet owners should ensure that their feline pets receive regular rabies vaccinations, according to Professor Claude Sabeta of the...
Posted on September 23, 2025
Delicate surgery involving a printed 3D titanium skull gave a new lease on life to a little Pomeranian named Popcorn
Posted on September 16, 2025
The Faculty of Veterinary Science is proud of its latest four successful PhD graduates who were awarded their doctoral degrees at this year's Spring graduation ceremonies of the University of Pretoria (UP).
Posted on September 11, 2025
Two staff members of the Faculty of Veterinary Science were invited to join the national Task Team to combat FMD
Posted on September 11, 2025
The Wildlife Section recently hosted another successful Wildlife Technical Week at the Faculty of Veterinary Science
Posted on September 08, 2025
Professor Frank JM Verstraete has set the benchmark for innovation and best practice in veterinary science, establishing standards that are now applied worldwide. An alumnus of the University of Pretoria (UP), he is recognised as a scholar whose research, clinical work and teaching laid the...
Posted on September 04, 2025
The Faculty of Veterinary Science hosted its annual Faculty Day on 28 August 2025
Posted on September 01, 2025
The University of Pretoria (UP) will confer 169 doctoral degrees during its spring graduation ceremonies, taking place from Monday to Friday, 1–5 September 2025, at the Hillcrest campus. In total, more than 2 100 students will be capped and robed as they celebrate this significant milestone.
Posted on August 28, 2025
The Faculty of Veterinary Science hosted its annual Faculty Day on 28 August this year.
Posted on August 27, 2025
Ever since she completed her award-winning PhD on a tick-borne parasite that affects horses, Associate Professor Raksha Vasantrai Bhoora’s work has been attracting global interest.
Posted on August 26, 2025
Faculty triumphs in Vet vs Med suturing competition
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