Another veterinary painkiller found to be toxic to vultures

Posted on October 03, 2017

In South Asia, the frequent and widespread use of certain drugs to treat cattle and buffalo has led to a catastrophic decline in the populations of vultures that consume livestock carcasses.

Married veterinarians create their own special moment with double MMedVet graduation

Posted on October 02, 2017

When Charlie met Christie at the Faculty of Veterinary Science in 1997, the two prospective veterinarians could not have foreseen that 20 years later they would obtain their MMedVet degrees together as husband and wife, at the same graduation ceremony and on the same day.

Veterinary experts warn against a lack of awareness about the only infectious disease with a 100% mortality rate

Posted on September 28, 2017

Worldwide, more than 55 000 people die of rabies every year (with around 30 000 occurring in India alone)

World Rabies Day: What you need to know

Posted on September 28, 2017

Today is World Rabies Day. Prof Andrew Leisewitz from the Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies at UP, shares some important facts about rabies, the only infectious disease that carries a 100% mortality rate.

SANBS and UP blood plasma drive a massive success

Posted on September 21, 2017

A recent drive at the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Onderstepoort Campus to recruit hyperimmune blood plasma donors to alleviate the shortage of rabies immunoglobulin in South Africa attracted over 200 students.

Research explores the social life of one of Africa's most iconic animals

Posted on September 20, 2017

Giraffes are now listed as a threatened species, and it is said that there are currently fewer giraffes than elephants in Africa. Research taking place at the University of Pretoria, will ensure a greater understanding of this species.

Prof Moritz van Vuuren receives AVCASA award

Posted on September 15, 2017

Prof Moritz van Vuuren, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, was recently honoured with an award by the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Association of South Africa (AVCASA) for service to society and the environment.

Herding for Health

Posted on September 15, 2017

The Herding for Health Project is a One Health, pro-poor, rural development project aimed at establishing integrated management of livestock and improving rural livelihoods at the wildlife-livestock interface.