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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Dear SAJAS contributors,

We are excited to announce that the South African Society for Animal Science will be presenting a webinar on how to write and publish research articles on the 2^nd of September. This webinar will be most useful for early-career researchers, but more experienced researchers who still find writing a struggle may also find it helpful!

The webinar will be presented by the Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Animal Science, Dr Megan North. It will be two hours long, from 9 am to 11 am on the 2nd of September, and will be free to all current SASAS members (R150 for non-SASAS members). The webinar has been accredited by SACNASP and will earn 0.2 CPD points for attendees.

If you wish to attend this webinar, please register before the 26^th of August. SASAS members must please provide their membership numbers, which can be obtained from the member area after logging in. Non-SASAS members must please pay R150 via PayFast by the 26^th of August to be admitted to the webinar.

Any questions regarding the webinar can be sent to [email protected].

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NOTICE BOARD

56th Annual SASAS Congress

07–09 July 2026 | Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town

Obituary: Dr Mike Fair

It is with deep regret and sadness that we inform you of the passing of our colleague, Dr Mike Fair. Mike was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at UFS, and a well-known and valued member of the Animal Science community. SASAS Council extends our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The following obituary was provided by Dr Errol Cason.

SASAS Congress 2025

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Communique May 2026

May 2026 Communique

Veterinary/Para-Veterinary vs Non-Veterinary Procedures

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