Posted on October 30, 2025
Prof Kgomotso Sibeko-Matjila from the Faculty of Veterinary Science's Veterinary Tropical Diseases Department (DVTD) was elected President of PARSA.
Posted on October 08, 2025
Many associate human rabies infections with infected domestic dogs. Yet, like most mammals, cats can also pass this deadly viral disease on to people. That is why pet owners should ensure that their feline pets receive regular rabies vaccinations, according to Professor Claude Sabeta of the...
Posted on September 11, 2025
Two staff members of the Faculty of Veterinary Science were invited to join the national Task Team to combat FMD
Posted on August 27, 2025
Ever since she completed her award-winning PhD on a tick-borne parasite that affects horses, Associate Professor Raksha Vasantrai Bhoora’s work has been attracting global interest.
Posted on July 09, 2025
Rabies predominantly affects marginalised populations. Although effective human vaccines and immunoglobulins exist, the immunoglobulins are often inaccessible or unaffordable to those in need. An international drive to develop alternative post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) biological alternatives,...
Posted on May 20, 2025
Until recently, little was known about the bacteria that live in the mouths of hippopotami. A groundbreaking, novel study led by Prof Anita Michel, research professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Science has illuminated a new layer of risk.
Posted on January 16, 2025
The Bacterial Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) and Comparative Genomics Workshop, held by the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases at the University of Pretoria from 18-22 November 2024, provided an enriching learning experience for postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers. This workshop was...
Posted on November 13, 2024
During my recent visit to the University of Padua on an Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility Programme (KA171)—Staff Mobility for Teaching and Training, I engaged with faculty and students at the Department of Animal Medicine, Production, and Health, Agripolis Campus. As part of the...
Posted on October 28, 2024
The 52nd Annual Conference of the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa (PARSA) was held from the 6th to the 8th of October 2024, at the Villa Paradiso Country Manor, located at the foot of the Magaliesberg Mountains in picturesque Hartebeespoort.
Posted on September 20, 2024
Recently, DVTD staff and graduates have been in the lay press, providing expert advice to the public in their areas of expertise. Prof Anita Michel was interviewed by Beeld about a dog with Brucella canis, and Dr Anthony Craig contributed to Porcus PrimeCuts discussing African Swine Fever and...
Posted on September 17, 2024
The WAAVP-AN and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) hosted the launch of the WAAVP-AN in Benin, Cotonou from the 26 to 27 June 2024. The WAAVP-AN is an umbrella network of people and institutions working towards the better control of parasitic diseases of animals. The network aims at...
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.
Posted on June 28, 2024
Prof Chris Marufu has earned an NRF C2 rating for his outstanding research in veterinary parasitology. His dedication to understanding and mitigating the impact of parasites on animal health is pivotal for ensuring global food security and supporting sustainable agriculture. Read about his...
Posted on April 25, 2024
The One Health High-Level Expert Panel of the FAO, WOAH, WHO and UNEP have defined One Health as the “Integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals and ecosystems. It recognizes the health of humans, domestic and wild animals,...
Posted on April 23, 2024
Congratulations to Professor Anita Michel for being nominated in the Lifetime Award category of the prestigious National Science and Technology Forum’s annual NSTF-South32 Awards.
Posted on December 14, 2023
In 1998 the first Tick Identification Course was prepared and presented by Professor Ivan Horak, emeritus professor in the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases (DVTD) in the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria. This course was meant to train people from all over...
Posted on December 14, 2023
A regional meeting with the ERFAN Secretariat, in collaboration with the World Organization of Animal Health (WOAH) sub-regional representation for southern Africa took place at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, South Africa, from the 7th to the 9th of November 2023....
Posted on September 07, 2023
The vibrant city of Chennai, India was host to the 29th World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) Conference. This global gathering of veterinary professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts promised to be a groundbreaking exploration into the world of parasitology....
Posted on August 11, 2023
The Covid pandemic and the restrictions on the gathering of people in public places made the hosting of practical training for students a difficulty. While trying to convert practical training to an online format, it was realized that the digital resources that are in the Department of Veterinary...
Posted on August 11, 2023
In July, two PhD students from the Department of Veterinary Tropical Diseases attended the 23rd Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa. The conference was held from the 11th to the 14th of July 2023, in the beautiful town of Stellenbosch.
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