"Experientia docet" - Experience is the best teacher
Communique – July 2023
It has been a relatively quiet year for SASAS so far, without the buzz of congress preparations. All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture As I am sure you are all aware of, SASAS is co-hosting the 8th edition of the…
SASAS Communique July 2022
It has been an eventful year for SASAS so far, especially as our lives start normalising after the pandemic, with some very interesting developments. Journals Dr Mike MacNeil has retired as editor in chief of SAJAS and is congratulated and…
2017 student quiz – Questions and their answers
Follow this link to see the questions and answers for the 2017 - student quiz: 1. Give a breakdown on how the SASAS logo symbolizes animal science?
The 50TH SASAS Congress in review
The 2017 South African Society for Animal Scientists (SASAS) 50th congress hosted by the Eastern Cape branch was a huge success. The Boardwalk Hotel was the perfect place to host the 50th golden celebration. To kick off the event were…
10th SASAS Northern Branch student day anniversary celebrations
The 10th South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) North student-industry day anniversary celebrations were held at the University of Pretoria (UP). At the same occasion the Animal and Wildlife Science/ Vee en Wildkunde in cooperation with the Center of…
Behind the scenes of the 50th SASAS Congress
The call for abstracts and invitations to honorable guests was sounded and Animal Science enthusiasts responded. Under the theme “Golden Innovations for Sustainable Animal Agriculture” we are sure to be challenged to think beyond the survival of our generation with…
Against all Odds!
Retha Annette Engels from Stellenbosch University is another recipient of the South African Society of Animal Science (SASAS) Student Postgraduate Merit Awards for exceptional academic achievement in Animal Science during their undergraduate studies at any South African university. She is…
History made at UFH May 2017 graduation
Reaching new frontiers, #Big6The historic University of Fort Hare is not unfamiliar with making history. The 2017 May graduation adds another historic event. This year marks the beginning of a journey to another 100 years of the University and what…
SASAS Merit award for “Brilliant young undergraduate stars”
The SASAS Merit award awarded by the president of the society, seeks to acknowledge “Brilliant young stars” who during their undergraduate studies at any South African university, rose against all odds and came out top of their class. This year…
11th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference: Quite an experience!
The Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) held its 11th annual conference from the 13th to the 14th of March 2017 at the Birchwood hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference was co-hosted by the…
SASAS Congress: Golden Innovations for Sustainable Animal Agriculture
The 50 “Golden” SASAS congress in September 2017 in Port ElizabethThe South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) has come a long way since its inception in 1961- yes it’s been that long. Being part of a diverse society such…
SASAS Congress : Proposal for interaction between students and industry
Good day I trust this email finds you well. I am a graduate within the Animal Science field and have been to one of the SASAS Congresses, such an amazing event that brings students and Animal Science professionals together. I am writing…
Collaboration on Meat Science – Universities of Fort Hare and Stellenbosch
University of Fort Hare - Stellenbosch collaborationIn the beginning…Like all great things in this world, there must be a beginning. Which reminds me of one of my favourite quotes: “GREAT THINGS HAVE SMALL BEGINNINGS”. Over the past five months I…
5th Biennial Ruforum : A life changing experience
The 5th Biennial Ruforum conference held from the 17th to the 21st of October was the first of its kind on South African soil. The conference took place at Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town and was hosted by…
“PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT” : IT’s A PROCESS
I have been studying the lives of people I find inspirational, the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Thomas Edison, and Usain Bolt etc..., you know those who against all odds made it happen. Interestingly I found a common thread “PRACTICE…
Animal breeding : Visit to La Vida, Port Alfred
The ride was filled with expectation as we made our way to De La Vida Boran Farm in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape. This is an annual trip that the University of Fort Hare Animal Breeding class embark on, visiting Mr…
Quite an experience: The SASAS students’ quiz
It’s been a month since the annual South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) congress was held in Stellenbosch, allowing me some time to reflect on the delightful yet educational experience of participating in the annual student quiz for the…
SASAS Gala Dinner – 2016
Dining, Wining and Excellence at the Gala dinner The 49th SASAS congress gala dinner was held at the Stellenbosch town hall on the 06 of July 2016. All the delegates were a sight for sore eyes in their dashing outfits,…
The 49th SASAS Congress kick off
The 49th SASAS Congress kick offWe received a chill welcome from the Stellies’ weather but the pleasant reception from the Western Cape branch made it a lot warmer. We are stationed at the…