President’s Award
To a person who has made a particular and significant contribution to animal science, the animal industry profession, or the Society.
Year Recipient
2023 Prof Gareth Bath
2021 Dr Michael MacNeil
2019 Mr Albert Loubser – Plaas Media
2017 Prof JB Jansen van Ryssen
2016 Prof H.C. (Hettie) Schönfeldt
2015 Mr G. Buchanan
2014 Mr A.M. Mahanjane
2013 Mr G.M. Schutte
2012 Prof V Muchenje
2011 SA Stud Book and Animal Improvement Centre
2010 Mr J Bekker
2009 Mr Paul Bevan
2008 Prof L.R. Ndlovu
2007 Animal Feed Manufacturers Association, South Africa
2006 Dr S.W.P. Cloete
2005 Prof N.H. Casey
2004 Dr A.G. Paterson
2003 Dr F.J. van der Merwe
2002 Prof J.B.J. van Ryssen
2001 Prof C.Z. Roux
2000 Mr J.F. Naudé
1999 Dr J.F.G. Klingbiel
1998 Mr J.C. Booysen
Medals
Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals may be awarded biennially to members of the Society in each of the following categories:
- Research
(for members serving in a research capacity) - Technology transfer
(for members providing advisory, consultative or educational services; and - Industry development
(for members serving in the animal production industry)
GOLD MEDALS
To a member of the Society who has served animal science and the Society honourably and in such a distinguished manner that his/her quality of scientific contributions, achievements, involvement and extended service to South Africa’s animal production industry has been recognised as exceptionally meritorious by many, both nationally and internationally.
SILVER MEDALS
In respect of achievements in a particular year pertaining to:
- In the research category, an exceptionally deserving and orignal research effort or meritorious contributions which have been published in recognised and refereed scientific journals
- In the technology transfer category, exceptional achievements or innovations of significant importance in the use and transfer of knowledge and technology regarding animal science and related fields; and
- In the industry development category, exceptional contributions and involvement that significantly influenced and directed the development and improvement of production in the livestock industry.
BRONZE MEDALS
In respect of achievements in a particular year pertaining to:
- In the research category, a meritorious thesis, dissertation or other scientific publication relevant to research in the field of animal science;
- In the technology transfer category, the application of innovative management systems or new techniques for the transfer of knowledge and technology regarding animal science and related fields; and
- In the industry development category, as a deserving contribution towards the development and improvement of production in the livestock industry.
Recipients of Medals from SASAS
GOLD
SILVER
Prof Abubeker Hassan
Dr Thobela Tyasi
BRONZE
Ms Daniëlle Alberts
Ms Bhaveni Kooverjee
Dr Matome Madilindi
Dr Jabulani Ngcobo
GOLD
Prof HO de Waal
SILVER
Prof Monnye Mabelebele
BRONZE
Dr DA van der Merwe
GOLD
Dr Michael Bradfield (Posthumously)
SILVER
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BRONZE
Dr Nelius Nel
GOLD
Prof Michiel Scholtz
SILVER
–
BRONZE
Jason Reding
S Mdyogolo
GOLD
Dr JJ Olivier
SILVER
Mr Heiko Köster
BRONZE
Ms RA Engels
Dr JdV van Wyngaard
SILVER
Mr Keith Ramsay
BRONZE
Dr CJL du Toit
Mr PT Muvhali
GOLD
Prof JB van Wyk
SILVER
Prof K Dzama
BRONZE
Dr ME Idamokoro
Dr FE Mukumbo
Dr N Nyangiwe
GOLD
SILVER
Prof E. (Esté) van Marle-Köster
Dr T.J. Dugmore
BRONZE
Dr L. (Lise) Sandenbergh
Dr A.M.J. (Maria) Smith-Stofberg
Ms Z. Soji (Zimkitha)
GOLD
Prof J.B.J. van Ryssen
SILVER
Dr C.J.C. Muller
BRONZE
Dr A.Y. Chulayo
Ms T. Needham
Me L. Pienaar
Ms M.C. Mokolobate
GOLD
Prof C.Z. Roux
SILVER
Dr J. Viljoen
Dr J. Coetzee
BRONZE
Ms C. Garritsen
GOLD
SILVER
Dr WA van Niekerk
BRONZE
Dr C. Visser
Ms M. Sakkers
Dr P.O. Fayemi
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Dr Busani Moyo
GOLD
Prof N.H. Casey
Mr J.C. Booysen
SILVER
BRONZE
Ms T. Calitz
GOLD
SILVER
Dr C.M. Coetzer
BRONZE
Ms L. Erasmus
Ms L.L. Laubscher
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Ms Nadia Swanepoel
GOLD
SILVER
Prof J.P.C. Greyling
BRONZE
Ms E. Malleson
GOLD
Prof L.R. Ndlovu
SILVER
Dr H.H. Köster
Prof T.S. Brand
BRONZE
Dr Langa Simela
Dr Bernice Mostert
GOLD
SILVER
Dr J. van der Westhuizen
Prof L.C. Hoffman
BRONZE
Dr H. (Helet) Lambrechts
Mr D. Backhouse
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr H.H. Meissner
Prof S.J. Schoeman
SILVER
Dr S.W.P. Cloete
BRONZE
Mr F.J. Kleyn
Dr S.D. Mulugeta
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
GOLD
Prof RM Gous
Prof GJ Erasmus
SILVER
Dr JJ Olivier
Dr WA Smith
BRONZE
Ms C Jansen van Rensburg
Ms H Skrypzeck
GOLD
Prof JFW Grosskopf
Mr DJ Bosman
SILVER
Prof JBJ van Ryssen
BRONZE
Dr JA Meyer
GOLD
Prof AW Lishman
Dr WD Basson
SILVER
Prof SJ Schoeman
BRONZE
Dr GE Schroeder
Ms R (Retha) Kok
Dr FWC Neser
Dr HE (Helena) Theron
Dr MA (Gretha) Snyman
GOLD
Dr RT Naudé
SILVER
Prof NH Casey
BRONZE
Mr JL Maritz
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Dr EC Webb
GOLD
SILVER
Prof GJ Erasmus
BRONZE
Ms M (Merida) Smuts
Mr HW van Pletzen
Dr JB van Wyk
GOLD
SILVER
Prof GJ Erasmus
BRONZE
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Dr PH Henning
Dr JF de Bruyn
Dr GG Bruwer
GOLD
SILVER
Dr HAW Venter
BRONZE
Mr MJ Herselman
Mnr L Bergh
GOLD
Prof H Heyns
SILVER
Dr PE Lombard
BRONZE
Mr TS Brand
MR PJC Conradie
GOLD
SILVER
Prof AO de Lange
Dr DM Gammon
BRONZE
Dr GJ Delport
Mr NS Ferguson
GOLD
Dr JG Boyazoglu
SILVER
Dr HJ Meaker
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr FJ van der Merwe
SILVER
Prof RM Gous
Prof TJ Bembridges
BRONZE
Dr JN Swart
Mr SWP Cloete
GOLD
SILVER
Dr RI Mackie
Mr PG Stewart
BRONZE
Dr CW Cruywagen
GOLD
Mr DS Uys
SILVER
Mr JHH Louwrens
BRONZE
Ms MVP (Marion) Reid
GOLD
Dr FMC (Francis) Gilchrist
SILVER
Prof JP Hayes
BRONZE
Dr AG Paterson
GOLD
Dr JH Hofmeyr
SILVER
Dr H Hamburger
BRONZE
Mr WA Fourie
GOLD
Dr J van Marlé
SILVER
Prof EJB Bishop
BRONZE
Dr D Wentzel
GOLD
Dr SJJ van Rensburg
SILVER
Dr CZ Roux
Mr DJ Bosman
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr JW Groenewald
SILVER
Dr HH Meissner
BRONZE
Mr IL Ferreira
GOLD
Dr RC Eliott
SILVER
Dr WA Vosloo
Prof DR Osterhoff
BRONZE
Dr LP van Schalkwyk
GOLD
Dr JJJ Kotzé
SILVER
Dr Gerrit N Louw
Prof J Olivier
BRONZE
Dr HAW Venter
GOLD
Dr JS Starke
SILVER
Dr RT Naudé
Dr EAN Engels
MR AT Stubbs
BRONZE
GOLD
Prof AM Gericke
SILVER
Dr JH Lombard
BRONZE
Dr EA Schoeman
GOLD
Dr HC Luitingh
SILVER
Dr HS Hofmeyr
Dr JDG Steenkamp
BRONZE
GOLD
Mr PK van der Merwe
SILVER
Dr AW Lishman
BRONZE
GOLD
Mr JC Raath
SILVER
Mr RB Symington
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr DM Joubert
SILVER
Mr GH Braak
BRONZE
Mr DS Uys
GOLD
Dr WA Verbeek
SILVER
Dr Gideon N Louw
BRONZE
Dr GF du Plessis (postuum)
GOLD
Mr JAK van der Merwe
SILVER
FMC (Francis) Gilcrest
BRONZE
Dr T Erasmus
GOLD
Mr R Hirzel
SILVER
Dr JD Skinner
Dr GO Harwin
BRONZE
GOLD
Prof JC Bonsma
SILVER
Dr A Smith
Dr GD Nel
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr JC Swart
SILVER
Dr BDH van Niekerk
Mr HBK Opperman
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr LL Roux
SILVER
Dr JG Boyazoglu
Mr KS Ainslie
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr FN Bonsma
SILVER
Dr RC Elliott
Dr PJS Pieterse
BRONZE
GOLD
Dr AE Romyn
SILVER
Dr GL Hunter
BRONZE
David Uys Trophy
To a member of the Society for the best scientific article published in the South African Journal of Animal Science in the previous year.
Linde, D.A., van Marle-Köster, E., Scholtz, M.M., Gonda, M.G., Gonzales-Hernandez, J.L., MacNeil, M.D., 2023. Differential gene expression in the Longissimus dorsi of Nguni and Bonsmara bulls finished on low and high energy diets, 53: pp.101-108.
Linde, D.A., van Marle-Köster, E., Du Toit, C.J.L., Scholtz, M.M. and Schokker, D., 2022. Rumen microbial diversity of Bonsmara cattle using amplicon sequencing during a 120-day growth trial. South African Journal of Animal Science, 52(2), pp.148-161.
Webb et al. for a paper entitled “Effects of stocking density on growth and skin quality of grower Nile crocodiles (Crocodylus nilotilicus) – SAJAS Vol. 51
S. Washaya, J. Mupangwa & V. Muchenje. 2018 Chemical composition of Lablab purpureus and Vigna unguiculata and their subsequent effects on methane production in Xhosa lop-eared goats. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 48, 445-458.
E.C. Webb, P.C. Visagie, J. van der Westhuizen & H.A. Snyman, 2017. Influence of bioregion and environmental factors on the growth, size and reproduction of Bonsmara cows. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 542-553.
R. Williams, M.M. Scholtz & F.W.C. Neser, 2016. Geographical influence of heat stress on milk production of Holstein dairy cattle on pasture in South Africa under current and future climatic conditions. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 46, 441-447.
Z. Brand & S.W.P. Cloete. An exploratory analysis to determine the impact of fixed effects and to establish genetic parameters across six types of ostrich feathers. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 45, 20-29.
C.B. Banga, F.W.C. Neser & D.J. Garrick. Breeding objectives for Holstein cattle in South Africa. S.Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 44, 199-214.
C.J.L. du Toit, H.H. Meissner & W.A. van Niekerk. Direct methane and nitrous oxide emissions of South African dairy and beef cattle. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 43, 320-339.
J. du Toit, J.B. van Wyk & A. Maiwashe. Correlated response in longevity from direct selection for production in the South African Jersey breed. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 42, 38-46.
R, Danisman & R.M. Gous, 2011. Effect of dietary protein on the allometric relationships between some carcass portions and body protein in three broiler strains.S. Afr J. Anim. Sci. 41, 194-208
B.D. Nkosi, R. Meeske, H.J. van der Merwe, O. Acheampong-Boateng and T. Langa
Effects of dietary replacement of maize grain with popcorn waste products on nutrient digestibility and performance by lambs. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 40, 133-139
L.M. Beffa, J.B. van Wyk and G.J. Erasmus
Long-term selection experiment with Afrikaner cattle 4. Cow fertility and calf survival.
S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 39, 114-126
E.T. Berhe and R.M. Gous, 2008. Effect of dietary protein content on growth, uniformity and mortality of two commercial broiler strains. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 38. 293-302.
S.W.P. Cloete, J.J. Olivier, E. du Toit & F.H. Dreyer, 2007. Genetic analysis of faecal worm egg count in South African Merinos under natural challenge. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 37, 237-247.
B.E. Mostert, H.E. Theron, F.H.J. Kanfer & E. van Marle-Köster, 2006. Adjustment of heterogeneous variances and a calving year effect in test-day models for national genetic evaluation of dairy cattle in South Africa. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 36, 165-174.
J.van E. Nolte & A.V. Ferreira, 2005 . The effect of rumen degradable protein level and source on the duodenal essential amino acid profile of sheep. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 35, 162-171.
K.A. Nephawe, 2004. Application of random regression models to the genetic evaluation of cow weight in Bonsmara cattle of South Africa. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 34, 166-173.
M.S. Lukhele & J.B.J. van Ryssen, 2003. The chemical composition and potential nutritive value of the foliage of four subtropical tree species in southern Africa for ruminants. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 33, 132-141.
G.J.M. Coetzee & L.C. Hoffman, 2002. Effects of various dietary n-3/n-6 fatty acid ratios on the performance and body composition of broilers. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 32, 175-184.
B.E. Mostert, H.E. Theron & F.H.J. Kanfer, 2001. The effect of calving season and age at calving on production traits of South African dairy cattle. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 31, 205-214.
J.G. van der walt, E.A. Boomker, A. Meintjies & W.A. Schultheiss, 1999. Effect of water intake on the nitrogen balance of sheep fed a low or a medium protein diet. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 29, 105-119.
H.O. de Waal & G.J. Koekemoer, 1997. Blood, rib bone and rumen fluid as indicators of phosphorus status of grazing beef cattle cows supplemented with different levels of phosphorus at Armoedsvlakte. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 27, 76-84.
M.J. Linington, J.H.F. Meyer & J.G. van der Walt, 1996. The plasma composition of karakul lambs fed isocaloric high- and low-fibre diets. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 26, 79-84.
J.J. Olivier, G.J. Erasmus, J.B. van Wyk & K.V. Konstantinov, 1995. Response to selection on BLUP of breeding values in the Grootfontein Merino stud. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 25, 13-15.
F.W.C. Neser, K.V. Konstantinov & G.J. Erasmus, 1994. An investigation into genetic evaluation using an animal model when paternity is uncertain. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 24, 77-79.
H.H. Meissner, M. Smuts, W.A. van Niekerk & O. Acheampong-Boateng, 1993. Rumen ammonia concentrations, and non-ammonia nitrogen passage to and apparent absorption from the small intestine of sheep ingesting subtropical, temperate, and tannin-containing forages. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 23, 92-97
AWARD: Most cited article by a SASAS member in the SAJAS
To acknowledge the most cited article authored by a SASAS member published in the South African Journal of Animal Science (SAJAS) from:.
H.H. Meissner, M.M. Scholtz & A.R. Palmer, 2013 Sustainability of the South African Livestock Sector towards 2050 Part 1: Worth and impact of the sector. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 43, 282-297.
F.W.C. Neser, J.B. van Wyk, M.D. Fair, P. Lubout & B.J. Crook, 2012. Estimation of genetic parameters for growth traits in Brangus cattle. South African Journal of Animal Science 42, 467-473
M.A. Snyman, 2010. Factors affecting pre-weaning kid mortality in South African Angora goats. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 40, issue 3, 54-64.
Student Postgraduate Merit Awards
Annual national merit award to students continuing with postgraduate studies, for an exceptional academic achievement in Animal Science during undergraduate studies at any South African university
Lisa van Deventer – Stellenbosch University
Ramokone Millicent Mokonyama – North West University
Hendrik Gideon Human – Free State University
Megan Hilton – University of Pretoria
Brilliant B Masindi – University of Venda
Beautiful Isabel Mpofu – University of Fort Hare
Andries van der Merwe – University of the Free State
Chantel Pennicott – University of Kwazulu Natal
Pieter Theron – University of Stellenbosch
Gareth Wilks – University of Pretoria
Ms Michaela Boshoff, University of Stellenbosch
Ms A. Grimsell, University of Pretoria
Ms C. Malan, University of Stellenbosch
Mr S Nzonzo
Fort Hare
Ms RA Engels
Stellenbosch
Ms N. Ngwendu
Fort Hare
Ms D. du Plessis
Stellenbosch
Ms K O’Reilly
Pretoria
Ms E.L. Olevano
Free State
Ms H.S. Prinsloo
Free State
Ms Z. Soji
Fort Hare
Ms M.K. North
Stellenbosch
Mr T.L. Tyasi
Fort Hare
Mr D.C. Fleischmann
Pretoria
Ms D. Hoogenboezem
Pretoria
Ms N.M. le Roux
Pretoria
Ms J.C. Tempest
KwaZulu-Natal
Ms M.H. McPhail
KwaZulu-Natal
Ms E.R. Malleson
Pretoria
Mr S.G. Payne
Stellenbosch
Ms L.R. Breytenbach
Stellenbosch
Ms J.V. Pellow
Pretoria
Mr D. Borstlap
Free State
Mr G.D.J. Scholtz
Free State
Ms A Jacobs
Pretoria
Mr H.A. Böhne
Stellenbosch
Mr J. Smit
Stellenbosch
Mr T.G.N. Visser
Pretoria
Mr A.V. Ferreira
Free State
Awards for the best short papers presented by students at the SASAS Congress
To acknowledge the outstanding presentation of science by students in short papers at the SASAS Congress, without regard to discipline or sophistication.
Sponsor: Dr Mike MacNeil from Delta G in the USA.
Megan Teubes – University of Stellenbosch – Breeding & physiology: Genetic and environmental parameters for early live weight and tail length in Merinos. University of Stellenbosch
Janika de Beer – University of Stellenbosch – Nutrition: The effect of decreased concentrate supplementation on milk production and body condition of pasture-fed lactating jersey cows in a summer grazing cycle.
Elrie Botha – University of Pretoria – Applied Animal Science: Cumulative incidence and associated risk factors of dark, firm and dry (DFD) meat in South African beef carcasses.
FIRST PRIZE
Ms N T Chabalala – University of South Africa; Agricultural Research Council
– Animal Production.
Title: The blue water footprint of primary beef production systems in South
Africa
SECOND PRIZE
Mr S S M Nkabinde – University of Pretoria; Southern African Grain
Laboratory.
Title: Intrinsic factors contributing to variation in the AMEn value of
maize for broiler chickens
THIRD PRIZE
Ms S Mdyogolo – University of the Free State; Agricultural Research Council
– Animal Production.
Title: Linkage disequilibrium and characterization of haplotype blocks in
South African Brahman and Afrikaner breeds using medium and high-density
genotypes
