Posted on May 02, 2023
A family of five veterinarians, all of whom have qualified at UP! The latest graduates are Marlie and Sybrand Harris, who recently shared a graduation stage during the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s ceremony.
Posted on April 25, 2023
Having been fascinated from an early age by ecology and the natural world, Donaldson set a course for success in her chosen field, which has culminated in her graduating with a PhD as part of the University’s autumn graduation sessions.
Posted on April 20, 2023
UP veterinary science lecturer Thembeka Mtetwa details her journey from attending public schools where there was “limited or no access to resources” to becoming a published academic and now the proud of holder of a PhD.
Posted on April 19, 2023
Every year on 4 April, World Stray Animals Day is recognized. It is an emotional day for many dedicated towards animals and a time to show love and attention especially to less fortunate animals.
Posted on April 17, 2023
The Veterinary Faculties of the University of Pretoria and Utrecht University recently prolonged their collaboration in learning, education and research for another five years by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Posted on April 10, 2023
Nicole Androulla Hasell, a BVSc student in her fourth year at the Faculty recently distinguished herself at the South African Powerlifting Championships that took place on 30 March 2023.
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.
Posted on March 07, 2023
On 16 and 17 February 2023 the new 2nd year BVSc and 1st year BVetNurs students got a PAWsome welcome at the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Onderstepoort campus.
Posted on March 02, 2023
There are several key differences between African swine fever, classical swine fever and swine flu, including the clinical signs that develop, the way the diseases affect pigs, and the risk of human infection. Knowing these differences can help to differentiate the diseases and guide appropriate...
Posted on December 06, 2022
Combatting the spread of rabies from the air with the help of the Bateleurs
Posted on October 18, 2022
Staff at the Reproduction Clinic of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at UP's Faculty of Veterinary Science joined the South African Guide-Dogs Association in celebrating the 100th guide-dog litter conceived via artificial insemination since the programme was launched in 2014.
Posted on October 18, 2022
The Reproduction Clinic of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, uses video-endoscopy, an innovative method for transcervical artificial insemination (AI) of female dogs
Posted on October 03, 2022
Staff of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH), the teaching hospital of the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science participated in the world-wide rabies day activities by visiting informal settlements in the Moloto-area north-east of Onderstepoort.
Posted on September 30, 2022
The Parasitological Society of Southern Africa (PARSA) recently celebrated its golden jubilee in style as the 50th PARSA Conference was held together with the 4th International Conference on Parasites of Wildlife from 11 to 15 September 2022
Posted on September 23, 2022
World Rabies Day is taking place on 28 September to promote awareness on the impact and control of human and animal rabies
Posted on September 01, 2022
Residents of Mamelodi have since 2011 been able to have their pets checked, vaccinated & sterilised at the Mamelodi Animal Health Clinic. This low-cost clinic is on UP’s Mamelodi Campus and is managed by UP's Faculty of Veterinary Science.
Posted on August 31, 2022
The Faculty's 2022 PD (Pregnancy Diagnosis) Challenge, sponsored by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Zoetis and IMV Imaging, was again a great success.
Posted on August 16, 2022
Helping to contribute to food security and farming success, veterinary reproduction specialists at UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Science performed surgery on a 4-year-old red Brahman bull to restore him to reproductive health.
Posted on August 10, 2022
Eight students of UP Veterinary Science travelled more than 4000km – from UP’s Faculty of Veterinary Science to Zimbabwe and Zambia – to deliver boxes of veterinary textbooks, microscopes, and loads of veterinary supplies to worthy recipients.
Posted on July 28, 2022
The University of Pretoria (UP) has embarked on a campaign to create awareness, attract new donors, and encourage existing donors to increase their funding to the University.
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