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 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 September 28, 2021
UP master’s student Dr Hendrik Swanepoel has won the Prize for Global Research of the Province of Antwerp for his dissertation. The award recognises research that contributes to global science for health worldwide.
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