Posted on May 01, 2025
There are five rhino species in the world, two of which occur in Africa.
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!
Posted on February 25, 2025
Talk to your vet—spaying is key, but timing matters!
Posted on February 17, 2025
During February 2025, first-year veterinary nursing students at the Faculty of Veterinary Science participated in the 1nSync First Year Concert
Posted on February 04, 2025
A six-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named Mia has made a successful recovery after receiving a tracheal stent at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH).
Posted on January 30, 2025
A recent collaborative effort between the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) resulted in the successful identifying, aging, and vaccination of 176 cattle.
Posted on January 27, 2025
Walk Your Dog Month is observed every year in January.
Posted on January 23, 2025
On 5 December 2024, the Faculty of Veterinary Science held its annual oath-taking ceremony in the University of Pretoria's Aula, marking a significant milestone
Posted on December 12, 2024
On 6 December 2024, an unexpected patient made his way to the “dentist’s office” at the Pretoria Zoological Garden—Binga, a 23-year-old silverback gorilla weighing in at 180 kg.
Posted on December 06, 2024
UP and the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have received a grant from the USA’s National Institutes of Health to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health, and Equity in a...
Posted on November 28, 2024
Five-month-old, 125kg orphaned white rhino calf from The Rhino Orphanage in Limpopo has successfully undergone life-saving surgery at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Veterinary Science. The calf had been exhibiting signs of colic for two days and was urgently referred for...
Posted on November 12, 2024
Cattle farming remains a pillar of global agriculture, yet cattle abortions impose a significant challenge, leading to major financial losses and health concerns within herds. The Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria is making strides to combat this issue by advancing...
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