Faculty and RMIS join hands to empower communal and emerging farmers

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.

UP Faculty of Veterinary Science shines at 21st SASVEPM Congress

Posted on August 30, 2024

The Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria made a significant impact at the 21st Southern African Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (SASVEPM) Congress.

UP EXPERT OPINION: Bird flu in South Africa: Faculty of Veterinary Science expert explains what’s behind the chicken crisis and what must be done about it

Posted on October 23, 2023

“New and innovative thinking is needed to deal with the reality on the ground in South Africa,” says specialist poultry health veterinarian and senior lecturer at UP Dr Shahn Bisschop, speaking about the outbreak of avian flu in the country.

UP alumnus and Extraordinary Professor receives SASVEPM Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted on October 03, 2023

Professor Bruce Gummow, an alumnus, former staff member and Extraordinary Professor in the Faculty of Veterinary Science’s Department of Production Animal Studies recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southern African Society of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive...

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.

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...

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.

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.