Department of Agriculture and Animal Health
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the Bloem Show
Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and is hosted every year between April and May. The Bloem Show takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, entertainment and trade activities in one event and this year was celebrating 140 years Read more.
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the Bloem Show
Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and is hosted every year between April and May. The Bloem Show takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, entertainment and trade activities in one event and this year was celebrating 140 years Read more.
Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the 2023 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg’s Royal Agricultural Show is the continent’s largest mixed exhibition incorporating a fully-fledged agricultural component – this annual ten-day event is well-known for including showings of livestock and agricultural equipment, but also for a wide range of other displays and activities, encompassing lifestyle exhibitions, music concerts and even a funfair. Read more.
Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the 2023 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg’s Royal Agricultural Show is the continent’s largest mixed exhibition incorporating a fully-fledged agricultural component – this annual ten-day event is well-known for including showings of livestock and agricultural equipment, but also for a wide range of other displays and activities, encompassing lifestyle exhibitions, music concerts and even a funfair. Read more.
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health is attending the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show
The NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show takes place in middle May and lasts four days. Visitors can take their time to view all sectors of the show from livestock to computers. Read more.
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health is attending the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show
The NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show takes place in middle May and lasts four days. Visitors can take their time to view all sectors of the show from livestock to computers. Read more.
Doing a little bit to save a life before a bite
A dedicated team of Unisans from the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health and staff members from the Animal Anti-Cruelty League spent time with the community in Jackson’s Drift discussing Rabies and the importance of vaccinating and taking care of pets. Read more.
Doing a little bit to save a life before a bite
A dedicated team of Unisans from the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health and staff members from the Animal Anti-Cruelty League spent time with the community in Jackson’s Drift discussing Rabies and the importance of vaccinating and taking care of pets. Read more.
The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health is part of the School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, which is under the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES). It comprises four streams, namely, plant science, animal health, animal science, and agricultural economics and agribusiness management. The department offers undergraduate qualifications, which are: Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare, Diploma in Agricultural Management, Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management, Advanced Diploma in Animal Health, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science Agricultural Business and Management (ABM), Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science Animal Science (ANS), and Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science Plant Science (PLS). It also offers postgraduate qualifications, which are: Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Agri-Business (ABM), Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Animal Health (AHE), Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Animal Science (ANS), Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Plant Science (PLS), Masters of Science in Agriculture, and Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture. The department also offers short learning programs (SLP) namely:
- Course in The Application of Climate-Smart Agriculture as a Sustainable Agricultural Practice (77098)
- Short Course in the Introduction to Agribusiness Management (72621)
- Course in Laboratory Animal Technology Practice, and Pharmacology and Jurisprudence for Laboratory Animal Technologists (77077)
Last modified: 2024/04/04
