Understanding bluetongue and lumpy skin disease

Posted on September 18, 2015

Prof Estelle Venter studies diseases that can have significant implications for farmers and communities, particularly bluetongue and lumpy skin disease, which occur predominantly in livestock.

Healthy cows ensure quality milk

Posted on September 07, 2015

The small-staffed, but highly efficient Milk Laboratory in UP's Faculty of Veterinary Science, is the go-to place for nearly half of South Africa's commercial dairy farmers for diagnostic services relating to udder health.

The ethics of meat production

Posted on August 05, 2015

Prof Edward Webb has conducted years of intensive research in animal science to find acceptable ways of improving farming methods to enhance the well-being of animals, which, in turn, will result in better quality animal produce.

Protecting the Garden of Eden

Posted on June 05, 2015

Dr Michael Kock of the Department of Production Animal Studies has more than 30 years’ experience as a wildlife vet and is regarded as one of the top forest elephant veterinary experts in the world.

Chair trains small-scale farmers and uplifts rural communities

Posted on May 18, 2015

The training of small-scale farmers and livestock handlers in primary animal health care not only uplifts and empowers rural communities, but also contributes to ensuring rural development and food security.

New skills laboratory huge boost for clinical training in Faculty of Veterinary Science

Posted on April 22, 2015

As part of its continuing efforts to ensure that veterinary science students are able to perform clinical procedures, the University of Pretoria (UP) established a skills laboratory at the Faculty of Veterinary Science.