UP study reveals some concerns regarding the levels of listeriosis-causing pathogen across beef production system

Posted on September 05, 2023

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis, a life-threatening disease that could cause miscarriage and stillbirth among pregnant women.

2023 Shanghai Ranking affirms UP’s research excellence and impact

Posted on August 18, 2023

UP has been ranked number two in South Africa and Africa in the highly cited researchers' category of the 2023 Shanghai Ranking. Overall, the university ranked number three in the country and fourth in Africa.

RE.SEARCH 6: Open

Posted on July 26, 2023

This issue features research from all of the University of Pretoria's nine faculties and our business school, the Gordan Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and shows how our research is opening a new world and a better future.

Veld fires and livestock: UP Faculty of Veterinary Science experts advise on animal treatment decisions

Posted on June 08, 2023

Veld fires are common in South Africa and according to local studies will increase in frequency over the next three decades. Farmers are emotionally and financially affected by fires, sustaining losses including feed, facilities, livestock, and future performance of surviving livestock exposed to...

UP Faculty of Veterinary Science assistance with surgical intervention saves cheetah's life in East Africa

Posted on May 22, 2023

Dr Ross Elliott, a specialist small animal veterinary surgeon at UP’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, worked with a team from Somaliland’s Cheetah Conservation Fund to save Janet, a cheetah, from amputation and euthanasia.

Moo-nlight Sonata: UP study finds that cows soothed by classical music produce more milk

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.

University of Pretoria vets lead revival of India’s extinct cheetah

Posted on July 20, 2022

UP academics are playing a lead role in the reintroduction of wild cheetahs into India as part of efforts to ensure the global survival of the species. It will be the first intercontinental species reintroduction of its kind.

Highest-ever research rating awarded to UP veterinary clinician-scientist

Posted on May 04, 2022

Professor Johan Schoeman leads the Pathobiology Research Theme in the faculty and is the former Head of the Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies.