Tag: veterinarian

Dr Priscilla Muradas's love for animals led her into the world of veterinary science, and many would say it was a match made in heaven. After moving from Brazil to ...

On World Veterinary Day, we pay homage to Mzansi's agricultural veterinarians for the role they play in ensuring food security for our country. "We are the least appreciated of professions," ...

South Africa is facing a dwindling veterinary labour force. While role players have called for swift action from government to increase the flow of new vets into the field, national ...

Dr Alfred Kgasi, president of the South African Veterinary Council, believes veterinarians can play a bigger role in improving food security through advising farmers on how to reduce disease-related mortalities ...

An inspiring story: Meet doctor Justice Msilela, a bright young veterinarian with a passion for helping not only farm animals - but the farmers who care for them too.

Horse owners in rural Eastern Cape are desperate for government help. Their cry comes as horses in parts of the province are attacked, stolen and used for stock theft. A ...

Getting a state veterinarian to visit their farms is close to impossible. This is according to livestock farmers in the Free State, who say that veterinarians often cite a lack ...

An innovative canine surgery performed at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital has pioneered the use of a technique that, until now, has only been possible at global universities and a few large referral veterinary practices.  During the successful ...

Near Bloemfontein in the Free State lies a 700-hectare farm, mostly grazed by cattle, sheep and goats. The sizeable land is home to over 200 head of cattle as well ...

If you're the type person who can get excited about relocating two elephant bulls to a new reserve, listen up. It might be worth your while to consider study and ...