Research News

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • First veterinary nurse to receive a PhD

    Posted on September 12, 2017

    The Faculty of Veterinary Science produced its first ever veterinary nurse to obtain a PhD degree during the University's Spring graduation ceremony on Friday, 8 September.

  • Faculty showcases its current research at annual Faculty Day

    Posted on September 08, 2017

    The Faculty of Veterinary Science continued its proud tradition of more than 30 years in hosting its Faculty Day which provides the opportunity for researchers to present the results of their studies and share them with their peers.

  • Research Matters: Focus on One Health

    Posted on August 29, 2017

    Research Matters showcases and highlights some of the University of Pretoria's research and innovation output and emphasises the impact of our research locally, in the rest of Africa and globally.

  • UP researchers weigh in on bird flu outbreak

    Posted on July 19, 2017

    University of Pretoria (UP) researchers are working with the poultry industry and the National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to contain the current bird flu outbreak in South Africa.

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