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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Veterinary Medicine in Small Stock Herd Health 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15595  Master of Veterinary Medicine in Small Stock Herd Health 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services  Curative Health 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0335/25  2024-06-30  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The M Med Vet (Small Stock) is a professional qualification and equips the learner with a broad, scientific background in the theoretical and practical aspects of the chosen field of specialisation. Learners will have well-developed skills and competence to promote the health and production efficiency of production animal populations and is essentially about the efficient production of food producing animals. The primary goals are to:
  • Improve and maintain animal health, reproduction, growth and production at the most efficient level that will provide maximum economic returns to the farmer.
  • Maintain a balance between animal health and production.
  • Ensure the well being of animal populations (freedom from malnutrition, provision of comfortable housing, behavioural freedom, freedom from pain, stress, fear, injuries and disease)
  • Ensure holistic sustainable resource management (protection of biota, maintenance of biodiversity and sustainability of biotic populations).
  • The provision of safe, sound and wholesome animal products to the consumer. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science Honours, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Obtain in-depth knowledge and insight in the field of small stock flock health and production (sheep and goats) which includes suitable data collection, recording and evaluation systems which will enable the learner to give cost-effective advice and make decisions.
    Awareness of how to access information to be in a position to remain up to date with the profession.
    2. Knowledge and ability to carry out any procedures applicable to small stock flock health.
    3. Research dissertation that is relevant to the field of specialisation.
  • The research proposal is acceptable (literature review, problem or hypothesis, benefits and objectives).
  • The materials and methods are clearly described and understood (model system, experimental design, experimental procedures, observations, analytical procedures and data analysis). 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Structured seminars and discussions.
  • Health and production problem identification and solving exercises based on history, flock and laboratory reports and clinical information using manual and computerised systems
  • Interpret market trends.
  • Forecast trends and suggest strategies in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
  • Demonstrate knowledge regarding literature searches in a library and on the internet. Awareness of importance of State Vet, Industry and community as source of information.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Perform applicable procedures.
  • Plan and implement a flock health programme where routine monitoring of health and performance is an integral part of the follow-up action.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Successful completion of the dissertation:
  • Research results are published in an accredited/refereed journal.
  • Dissertation is completed according to scientific norms.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Portfolios.
    Simulations
    Work-place assessments.
    Written examinations.
    Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Portfolio:
    Literature surveys.
    Seminars and literature reviews.
    On farm case studies.
    Protocol for a research project.
    Submission of a dissertation which deals with the particular field of study prior to the examination in the theoretical section of the particular field of study. The dissertation is evaluated by an external examiner.
    A draft article based on the dissertation, prepared for publication in an acknowledged journal must be submitted with the dissertation or if already published, a copy of the article.

    Formative assessment:
    Seminars, literature reviews, on farm case studies and other case studies.
    Protocol submission:
    Progress is monitored by a guidance committee allocated to the learner by the post-learner curriculum committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Science

    Summative assessment:
    Dissertation.
    Written and oral examinations at the end of the study. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Science, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Veterinary Medicine in Bovine Medicine, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Veterinary Medicine in Cattle Herd Health, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Science, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. University of Pretoria 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.