110th
ANNUAL REPORT
of the
South African Veterinary Association for the year ending
2014
110de
ALGEMENE JAARVERSLAG
van die
Suid-Afrikaanse Veterinêre Vereniging vir die jaar geëindig
2014
Printed and published by the SAVA
Obtainable from / Beskikbaar van
P O Box 25033
Monument Park
Pretoria, 0105
Gemsboklaan 47, Monument Park,
Pretoria, 0181
Tel: (012) 346 1150
Fax: (012) 346 29 29
E-mail: elize@sava.co.za
PLEASE NOTE
A copy of the complete audited financial statements is available on request from Vethouse.
The AGM report including the proxy form is available on the SAVA’s website
www.sava.co.za
NEEM ASSEBLIEF KENNIS
‘n Afskrif van die volledige geouditeerde finansiële state is op aanvraag by Vethuis beskikbaar.
Die AJV verslag sowel as die volmagvorm is beskikbaar op die SAVV se webwerf
www.sava.co.za
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NOTICE TO MEMBERS
Notice is hereby given that the 110th Annual General Meeting of the South African Veterinary
Association will be held on Tuesday 28 July 2015 at 16:30 to17:30 at the
Champagne Sports Resort, Drankensberg, to conduct the business set out in the accompanying
pages.
A member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy
to attend and speak and, on a poll, to vote in his / her stead.
By order of the Board of Directors
PRETORIA – JUNE 2015
KENNISGEWING AAN LEDE
Kennisgewing geskied hiermee dat die 110de Algemene Jaarvergadering van
die Suid-Afrikaanse Veterinêre Vereniging op Dinsdag 28 Julie 2015 om 16:30-17:30 gehou sal
word by Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg,
ten einde die sake te bedryf wat in die bygaande bladsye uiteengesit is.
‘n Lid wat geregtig is om die vergadering by te woon en daar te stem, is geregtig om
‘n gevolmagtigde aan te wys om in sy / haar plek die vergadering by te woon,
daar te praat, indien daar gestem word, te stem.
In opdrag van die Direksie
PRETORIA - JUNIE 2015
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AGENDA
110th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY 28 JULY 2015
CHAMPAGNE SPORTS REORT, DRAKENSBERG
16:30
AGENDA
110de ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE VETERINÊRE VERENIGING
DINSDAG 28 JULIE 2015
CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT, DRAKENSBERG
16:30
1.
Opening and Notice of Meeting /Opening en Kennisgewing van Vergadering
Prayer / Gebed
Credo /Kredo
CREDO
We the members of the Association, resolve at all times:
To honour our profession and its Code of Ethics
To maintain and uphold high professional and scientific standards
To use our professional knowledge, skill and resources to protect and promote the
health and welfare of animals and humans
To further the status and image of the veterinarian and to foster and enrich veterinary
science
To promote the interests of our Association and fellowship amongst its members
KREDO
Ons, die lede van die Vereniging, onderneem om te alle tye:
Ons professie in ere te hou en sy Etiese Gedragskode na te kom
΄n Hoë professionele en wetenskaplike peil te handhaaf en te onderhou
Ons professionele kennis, vaardigheid en hulpbronne aan te wend ter beskerming en
bevordering van die gesondheid en welsyn van dier en mens
Die status en beeld van die veearts te bevorder en die veeartsenykunde te verryk
Die belange van ons Vereniging en die genootskap tussen sy lede te bevorder
2.
FIXING OF THE AGENDA / VASSTELLING VAN AGENDA
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3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / AANKONDIGINGS
3.1
Deceased members since the 109th Annual General Meeting
Afgestorwe lede sedert die 109de Algemene Jaarvergadering
Dr DJ Christie
06/02/1953 – 10/07/2014
Dr GP Moelich
13/09/1952 – 12/10/2014
Dr BBP Qwalela
15/02/1964 – 17/10/2014
Dr JPJ Smit
06/01/1932 – 28/10/2014
Dr R Trengove
05/10/1935 – 05/12/2014
Dr NR Bryson
03/09/1950 – 13/12/2014
Dr L Orsmond
11/04/1940 – 03/03/2015
Dr R van der Westhuizen
21/01/1941 – 14/03/2015
Dr RFO Visser
26/04/1936 – 15/04/2015
Non SAVA Members
Dr Leon Johann Venter
06/06/1969 - 17/08/2014
Dr Rensia de Wet
1968 - 09/12/2014
Dr Michelle Rietmann
02/10/1969 - 27/02/2015
Dr A Kullman
24/12/1980 05/2015
Dr PM du Preez
/2015
Dr Mmalencoe Moroe-Rulashe
- 30/05/2015
3.2
Illness / Siekte
Prof CM Veary
Dr R Bigalke
4.
3.3
Achievements / Prestasies
Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2015 Awards.
3.4
Awards 2014 / Toekennings 2014
Recipients to be announced by the Chairperson of the Awards Committee.
ATTENDANCE REGISTER AND APOLOGIES /
BYWONINGSREGISTER EN VERSKONINGS
Please ensure that you complete the attendance register /
Maak asseblief seker dat u die bywoningsregister teken
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5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT STONE CRADLE
CONVENTION CENTRE, DOORNKLOOF, RIETV LEIDAM, PRETORIA , 08 AUGUST 2014
Minutes attached
BEKRAGTIGING VAN NOTULE VAN ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING GEHOU TE
STONE CRADLE KONFERENSIESENTRUM, DOORNKLOOF, RIETVLEIDAM, PRETORIA,
08 AUGUSTUS 2014
The minutes attached were approved electronically by the following members who
attended the meeting:
Dr FA van Niekerk
Prof BL Penzhorn
Dr RD Bigalke
Dr PEA van Dam
6.
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS / AANSTELLING VAN OUDITEURE
6.1
Current Auditors / Huidige Ouditeure
Rautenbach Incorporated.
Appointed at Extraordinary General Meeting, 3 December 2012
7.
APPOINTMENT OF COMPANY SECRETARY / AANSTELLING VAN MAATSKAPPY
SEKRETARESSE
7.1
Current Secretary / Huidige Sekretaresse
Ms Alet Herrington - Tag Incorporated
Appointed at Extraordinary General Meeting, 3 December 2012
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APPOINTMENT OF SAVA DIRECTORS / AANSTELLING VAN SAVV DIREKTEURE
Current Directors / Huidige Direkteure
Dr HJ Basson
Dr HJ Marais
Dr PEA van Dam
Dr J van Heerden
Dr R Moerane
Dr GW Tedder
Dr BE Coates
Dr T Chetty [co-opted]
Dr CM Shepherd [co-opted]
Resignation of the following Director and appointment of one new Director
Bedanking van die volgende Direkteur en aanstelling van een nuwe Direkteur
 Dr BE Coates whose term expires
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Dr PEA van Dam, whose position became available on his appointment as
Managing Director, SAVA
Appointment of new Directors / Aanstelling van nuwe Direkteure
To be announced at the AGM by the Chairperson, Dr Basson, on behalf of Dr R Bigalke,
Electoral officer.
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9.
10.
APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT /
AANSTELLING VAN PRESIDENT EN VISE-PRESIDENT
To be announced at the Annual General Meeting.
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President
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Vice-President
MEMBERSHIP / LIDMAATSKAP [Since August 2013]
Please note that all membership issues have already been approved by the BoD as well
as ACCEPTED and APPROVED by Federal Council.
10.1
New Applications / Nuwe Aansoeke [31]
Dr G Bain
Dr G Beverley
Dr E Botha
Dr B Catherine
Dr A de Beer
Dr R Bester
Dr K Dippenaar
Dr K Dobbie
Dr S Ferreira
Dr R Fish
Dr A Fourie
Dr S Hahn
Dr D Hennessey
Dr R Janse van Rensburg
Dr A Kaldelis
Dr N Kisch
Dr M Makgamantha
Dr T Mushangwe
Dr J Mavuso
Dr N Naudé
Dr E Olivier
Dr M Sinclair
Dr G Snyman
Dr S Sparrow
Dr G Taylor
Dr D Tsambani
Dr M van Dalsen
Dr S van Dalsen
Dr R van der Merwe
Dr J Walters
Dr F Young
10.2
Reinstatements / Heraansoeke [10]
Dr J Batt
Dr J Malan
Dr J Oosthuizen
Dr E Senekal
Dr JL van Heerden
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Cadet Members / Kadetlede [6]
Ms R Classen
Ms K Reyneke
Ms M Van Aarde
Mr A Lesch
Ms N Ross
Mr W van der Merwe
1st Year Junior Members [45]
Dr T Arbi
Dr A Bezuidenhout
Dr M Breytenbach
Dr R Classen
Dr R Cronje
Dr A Fourie
Dr S Froneman
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
10.3
10.4
A Makotose
H Meyer
M Saulez
T Vamvakas
L Williams
K Berger
I Bezuidenhout
T Brouwer
SM Chow
M du Toit
T Fourie
J Gautschi
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
N Bester
M Botha
N Christodoulou
A Coetzer
R Erasmus
A Fraser
E Geral
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1st Year Junior Members [Continuted]
Dr L Gilliland
Dr M Gilson
Dr H Klopper
Dr A Knight
Dr I Kotze
Dr L MacLean
Dr J Naude
Dr J Nel
Dr J Scheepers
Dr P Schellnack
Dr M Sofe
Dr P Theron
Dr A van den Berg
Dr K van der Walt
Dr L Vos
Dr N Watkins
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
J Hooton
S Kotzé
L McIntyre
J Oosthuizen
W Shrives
C van Aarde
B Viljoen
W Wentzel
10.5
2ND Year Junior Members [4]
Dr S Le Goff
Dr A Schaerer
Dr D Stuart
Dr B van der Merwe
10.6
Online Membership [8]
Dr A Bird
Dr R Hamman
Dr T Harries
Dr J Möller
Dr N Muller
Dr SW Vogel
Dr A Pardini
Dr A van der Bank
Reasons for online membership
Working abroad
Personal reasons
Working abroad
No longer wants hard copies of VetNews
Working abroad
Emigrating
Emigrating
Working abroad
10.7
Temporary Suspensions [20]
Dr D Da Silva
Dr P de la Rey
Dr V Geddes
Dr L Geraty
Dr J Hardy
Dr S Hill
Dr M Hudson
Dr A Jonker
Dr J Kekwick
Dr N Misura
Dr K Moseley
Dr Z Motala
Dr L Rokebrand
Dr Y Smit
Dr L Stofberg
Dr S Strydom
Dr A Vatta
Dr M van Vuuren
Dr J Viljoen
Dr S Weideman
Reasons for temporary Suspensions
Working abroad
No longer working as a veterinarian
Personal reasons
Furthering her studies
Working abroad
Working abroad
Working abroad
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Working abroad
Working abroad
Personal reasons
Working abroad
Personal reasons
Emigrating
Personal reasons
Working abroad
Personal reasons
Working abroad
Working abroad
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10.8
Life Members /Lewenslede [3]
Dr PE Kloeck
Prof BL Penzhorn
Dr P Jorgensen
10.9
Resignations / Bedankings [64]
Dr H Annandale
Dr M Asquith
Dr G Bazzo
Dr D Berry
Dr A Bowker
Dr F Clarke
Dr D Clayton
Dr C Deyzel
Dr J du Toit
Dr G Dippenaar
Dr J Ehlers
Dr R Elliott
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
C Erwee
M Fortmann
PJ Foster
S Friedman
L Gunter
A Hanekom
A Henning
S Howarth
D Hunt
A Jooste
P Kabongo
M Kaplan
N Krige
H Langlands
C Le Roux
K Mackay
D Mallett
C Marais
C Martin
R McFarlane
T McFarlane
M Mokgophi
C Muller
D Pretorius
S Rabie
D Roberts
W Ros
B Schutte
L van Schalkwyk
S Saugh
M Saulez
I Schlunken
P Serfontein
Reasons for resignation
Personal reasons
Emigrating
Benefits do not justify the cost
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Personal reasons
Emigrated
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Emigrated
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Does not want to be associated with an
organisation that is represented by a
Magazine like VetNews
Personal reasons
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Personal reasons
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Does not make use of SAVA services
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
No reasons given cannot locate her
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Furthering her studies
No reasons given
Personal reasons
No longer practising as a veterinarian
Furthering studies
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
No longer wishes to be a member
Emigrated
No longer wishes to be a member
Personal reasons
Working in Namibia
No reasons given
Personal reasons
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
No longer practicing as a veterinarian
Personal reasons
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Resignations [Continued]
Dr T Shead
Dr L Sirrals
Dr M Steenkamp
Dr I Stewart
Dr N Stirk
Dr I Subramanian
Dr M Theron
Dr B Thomen
Dr S van der Woude
Dr L Upsher
Dr G van Balla
Dr L van Niekerk
Dr C Venniker
Dr D Venter
Dr J Visser
Dr JH Wagner
Dr M Walters
Dr M Wijnberg
Dr A Zambelli
11.
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Currently not practicing as a veterinarian
Emigrating
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
Personal reasons
Emigrating to Australia
Personal reasons
Does not make use of SAVA services
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
No longer wishes to be a member
No reasons given
No reason given unable to trace her
No reasons given
Working abroad
Maintains he never applied for membership
Working abroad
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
No longer wishes to be a SAVA member
COMPOSITION OF FEDERAL COUNCIL AND VETHOUSE PERSONNEL /
SAMESTELLING VAN FEDERALE RAAD EN VETHUIS PERSONEEL
Current President /Huidige President
Dr HJ Basson
Current Vice-President / Huidige Vise-President
Dr HJ Marais
Managing Director / Besturende Direkteur
Dr PEA van Dam
Board of Directors / Direksie
Dr HJ Basson
Dr HJ Marais
Dr PEA van Dam
Dr BE Coates
Dr J van Heerden
Dr R Moerane
Dr GW Tedder
Dr T Chetty
Dr M Shepherd
President
Vice-President and Finance Director
Managing Director
Director, Committees and International Liaison
Director and SAVA Representative on SAVC
Director, Subsidiaries
Director, Groups and Branches
Director, Co-opted
Director, Co-opted
Co-opted Members / Gekoöpteerde Lede - ex officio
Prof D Abernethy
Dean: Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria
Dr P van der Merwe
SA National Defence Force
Dr L Lopez
ARC / OVI
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Branch Representatives / Takverteenwoordigers
Dr TL Hoek
Eastern Cape & Karoo Branch
Dr L Wasserman
Eastern Free State Branch
Dr DD Janse van Rensburg
Free State & Northern Cape Branch
Dr JD van Zyl
Oranje-Vaal Branch
Dr P Rees
KwaZulu-Natal Branch
Dr N Dixon
Northern Natal & Midlands Branch
Dr AJ Davis
Mpumalanga Branch
Dr HL Pettifer
Southern Cape Branch
Dr LS van Helden
Western Cape Branch
Dr RE Ehrlich
Johannesburg Branch
Dr LL van der Merwe
Pretoria Branch
Group Representatives / Groep verteenwoordigers
Dr GJ van Tonder
SA Equine Veterinary Association [a Group of the SAVA]
Dr DE Holm
Ruminant Veterinary Association of SA [RuVASA]
Dr CM Shepherd
National Veterinary Clinicians Group [NVCG]
Dr DPB Evans
Pig Veterinary Society [PVS]
Dr SM Dawson
Poultry Group
Dr SLR McKernan
Wildlife Group
Dr FA Hurley
Animal Behaviour & Interaction Group [ABIG]
Dr RB Meyer
Complementary Veterinary Medicines Group [CVMG]
Dr DN Qekwana
Veterinary Public Health Group [VPHG]
Committees of the SAVA / SAVV Komitees
The President, Vice-President and MD are ex-officio on all Committees.
Animal Ethics and Welfare Committee /Diereetiek en Welsynskomitee
Dr J Austin
Chairperson
Awards Committee / Toekenningskomitee
Dr Q Sonntag
Chairperson
Constitution Committee
Dr FA van Niekerk
Chairperson
Executive Committee / Uitvoerende Komitee
Dr HJ Basson
President
Dr HJ Marais
Vice-President
Dr PEA van Dam
Managing Director
Education Committee / Opleidingskomitee
Dr KE Joubert
Chairperson
Editorial Committee / Redaksionele komitee
Dr CM Cameron
Editor
Ethics & Mediation Committee /Etiek & Bemiddelingskomitee
Dr SJ Wimberley
Chairperson
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Finance Committee / Finansieskomitee
Dr HJ Marais
Chairperson and Director of Finance
Dr HJ Basson
President
Dr PEA van Dam
Managing Director
Dr LL van der Merwe
Dr FS Malan
Dr PF Smit
Dr AL Rogers
Dr J Savadier
Medicines Committee / Middelskomitee
Prof V Naidoo
Chairperson
Remuneration Committee / Vergoedingskomitee
Dr I Southern
Chairperson
Groups and Branches to be consulted
One Health Disaster Management Committee
Dr P van der Merwe
Chairperson
Veterinary History Committee / Veterinêre Geskiedeniskomitee
Dr D Verwoerd
Chairperson
Vetshop Committee / Vetshop Komitee
Dr H Beer
Chairperson
Vethouse Personnel / Vethuis Personeel
Dr Paul van Dam
Managing Director
Ms Susan Heine
Accountant
Ms Elize Nicholas
Secretary
Ms Christelle Fourie
Marketing & Communications Manager
Ms Sonja van Rooyen
Marketing Assistant
Ms Debbie Breeze
Administrative Clerk & Secretary SA Veterinary Foundation
Ms Hester Meyer
Receptionist
Ms Annah Masanabo
Housekeeping
Mr Jonas Mabasa
Gardener
Community Veterinary Clinics [CVC] Personnel / Personeel
Ms Elsa Daniels
Mr Vhonani Manenzhe
SAVETCON personnel /Personeel
Ms Petrie Vogel
Events Manager
Ms Erna Klopper
Administrative Assistant
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SAVA REPRESENTATIVES ON OTHER BODIES /
SAVA VERTEENWOORDIGERS OP ANDER INSTANSIES
South African Veterinary Council / Suid-Afrikaanse Veterinêre Raad
Dr J van Heerden – Representative
World Veterinary Association
No representative
African Veterinary Association
Dr CP Marwick – Representative
Commonwealth Veterinary Association
Dr R Aronson - Representative
World Small Animal Veterinary Association
Dr M Shepherd – Representative
AFFILIATE COMPANIES/ GEAFFILIEERDE MAATSKAPPYE
Community Veterinary Clinics (CVC)
Directors:
Dr DT Kenyon
Dr R Moerane
Dr LD Edwardes
Dr PEA van Dam
Dr T Chetty
SAVETCON
Directors:
Prof KP Pettey
Dr M Greenberg
South African Veterinary Foundation [SAVF]
Directors:
Dr JJ Viljoen
Dr RG Lobetti
Prof RM Kirberger
Dr JG du Toit
Dr R Moerane
Dr HJ Basson
Dr PEA van Dam
Electoral Officer / Verkiesingsbeampte
Dr RD Bigalke
Bankers / Bankiers
Standard Bank – Brooklyn Branch
Absa Bank – Monument Park
Auditors / Ouditeure
Rautenbach Auditors Incorporated
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12.
REPORTS / VERSLAE
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The Board elected me as President in 2013 and my term expires at this AGM. The two years
have flown by and were two of the best years of my life. At the start of my term, my dad
surprised me with his presence at the Gala Dinner (in Port Elizabeth). He taught me so much how a leader should act, how to make a stand, how to stand by what you believe in. Sadly, he
passed away two months later, but I still have fond memories of that event.
I would like to thank the Board for the trust placed in me.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I take pleasure in submitting a brief annual review to our
members
VetHouse
Prof Banie Penzhorn served as Managing Director of the SAVA until his retirement at the end of
January 2015. Our gratitude to Prof Penzhorn for his hard work and dedication.
Dr Paul van Dam was appointed as Managing Director in February 2015. Congratulations and a
hearty welcome to him; he has already shown that he is committed to making the SAVA a
special association. He also continues as editor of VetNews, where he has also made some
positive changes during the past year.
I also extend my sincere appreciation to all the VetHouse staff and a special word of thanks to
Elize Nicholas, for her personal assistance during my term.
Marketing and Communication no longer is a portfolio on the Board and is overseen by the MD.
In this regard, a special thanks to Christelle Fourie and Sonja van Rooyen for all their work
during the past two years. The Board has made a decision to embark on a more active
marketing programme in future, possibly in collaboration with SAVA-CVC, SAVETCON and the
SA Veterinary Foundation. Input from members is invited in this regard.
Member Benefits
The Board is undertaking an extensive process to examine benefits to its members. More
information will be disseminated in the near future. An important component of member benefits
is advocacy and liaison; some of the engagements with other role-players by the Board during
the period under review were:
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Liaison with Black Veterinary Forum, with Dr Thireshni Chetty having been co-opted on
the SAVA Board to establish a more direct link between the two organisations
Liaison with Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries [DAFF]
Representation on National Animal Health Forum [NAHF]
Discussions with Faculty of Veterinary Science
Discussions with DAFF regarding Compulsory Community Service [CCS]; also a
member of the CCS Communication Forum.
Meetings and discussions with South African Veterinary Council [SAVC]
Corresponding with Department of Higher Education and Training regarding the
establishment of a second veterinary faculty
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Discussions with the Veterinary Clinical Committee of the Medicines Control Council
Corresponding with the Department of Environmental Affairs regarding TOPS permits
and related matters
Input to the Commission of Narcotic Drugs against the potential banning of ketamine
Meeting with the Minister regarding OBP vaccines
During my term I made a special effort to establish a Veterinary Wellness programme. A
Wellness Day was held during August 2014, a training weekend was held during the weekend
before the Congress and wellness sessions take place during the Congress as well. I also
encourage all Groups and Branches to include at least on lecture on a "Veterinary Health"related topic during their congresses.
Finance (Director: Dr Johan Marais)
Dr Marais did an excellent job, managing the SAVA finances. His report is included.
Representation on SAVC (Director: Dr Joseph van Heerden)
At each Board meeting Dr Joseph van Heerden submits a very comprehensive report on the
activities of Council/his liaison with Council on our behalf. He does a sterling job and promotes
the interest of our members at Council, creating an essential link between the regulatory body
and the Association.
At the annual liaison meeting between SAVC and the SAVA Executive, a number of issues of
joint interest were discussed. Amongst these was the "admission of guilt" fine imposed by
Council on veterinarians (especially consultants) who previously did not register a practice; after
this, Council decided to allow a grace period and to not immediately impose these fines.
A National Heritage Committee was established; SAVA is represented on this committee.
The SAVC Inspectorate will probably be implemented in 2016.
International Liaison (Director: Dr Barry Coates)
The President and MD attended the annual meeting of the International Veterinary Officers
Coalition. Not only did we learn that almost all veterinary associations face the same issues, but
we also have been given the opportunity to utilise the knowledge and experience gained by our
colleagues in facing these.
The SAVA is a member of the Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) and is represented
here by Dr Roy Aronson. The CVA agreed to waive our membership fee, on condition that we
spend a similar amount on continued education activities in African countries that also are part
of the CVA. The Board decided to join forces with WSAVA in this regard and provided support to
an event organised by Dr Lawson Cairns in Maputo early in July. More such events will follow.
Together with the SAVC, SAVA is investigating membership of the African Veterinary
Association, where Dr Clive Marwick will represent us.
An invitation to attend our Congress was extended to the Presidents of the Veterinary
Associations of Namibia and Botswana. We hope to establish closer ties with them (and other
neighbours) in the near future.
SAVA also is a member of the World Veterinary Association and through our Groups, of other
World Associations.
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Committees (Director: Dr Barry Coates)
During the past year, the Animal Welfare Committee was reconstituted as the Animal Ethics and
Welfare Committee. Dr John Austin is the new chairperson and we are looking forward to the
inputs of this committee in future.
Dr Kenneth Joubert was appointed as the new chairperson of the Education Committee.
The other committees continue with their work under the same chairpersons as before.
A special word of thanks to Dr Francois van Niekerk, chairperson of the Constitution Committee
who, with the able assistance of Mr Harry Rosen, revised the Memorandum of Incorporation
(MoI). The revised MoI was approved at a Special General Meeting held on 18 April 2015. The
Board is in process of implementing the changes that lead from this. A project to draft new
policies and procedures, based on the new MoI, has also been embarked on.
The Board is investigating the current structure of committees, and input in this regard will be
appreciated.
Groups and Branches (Director: Dr Graham Tedder)
SAEVA presented a successful congress in February. They have restructured their committee
and are working on a number of new initiatives. They are also continuing their efforts to make
phenylbutazone available to equine practitioners; we all hope that their efforts will come to
fruition.
The Wildlife Group had a very successful congress in March. This Group is going from strength
to strength and now is the third biggest Group in SAVA.
Representatives of the NVCG attended the WSAVA Congress in Bangkok recently.
Here Dr Mark Shepherd, as representative of the SAVA, endorsed the Global Pain Council's
Guidelines for the Recognition, Assessment and Management of Pain.
Dr Kevin Stevens is Chairman of the WSAVA congress steering committee (CSC), Dr Mark
Shepherd is Chairman of the Financial Advisory Committee (FAC), Dr Remo Lobetti is involved
in the African Small Companion Animal Network (AFSCAN) and Dr Martin De Scally serves on
the WSAVA Global Nutrition Panel, whilst Dr Lawson Cairns heads up the Continuing Education
(CE) for Southern Africa.
The ABIG Congress was held in May and was well attended by veterinarians and nonveterinarians, underlining the importance of cooperation between vets and other role-players in
the field of animal behaviour.
RuVASA presented a very successful congress early in June, marked by a major initiative to
improve relations between private and Government vets. A foundation for future improved
cooperation has been laid. A special word of thanks to Dr Faffa Malan for his work on the
disease reports.
The SAVA Young Member's Group was established at a meeting held at VetHouse on 24 June.
Dr Frans van Heerden was elected as chairperson and with his committee, now has the task of
taking this initiative to the rest of the country. Support from branches in this regard is required,
as we would like to provide our young colleagues with events that are aimed at their specific
needs.
The Poultry Group has managed to bring the World Veterinary Poultry Congress to South Africa.
This congress will take place in September, and we wish them all the best!
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A big thank you to the chairpersons of all the branches for all their work during the past two
years. The mini-congresses play an important role, not only in the distribution of knowledge, but
also in providing a major opportunity for social interaction.
I visited most of the congresses during the last two years and thank you all for the hospitality
shown.
Subsidiaries and Affiliates (Director: Dr Rebone Moerane)
SAVETCON
SAVETCON was actively involved in a large number of congresses during the past year, amongst
which is the World Veterinary Poultry Congress. The SAVETCON AGM will also be held during the
SAVA Congress.
SAVA-CVC
Some restructuring is taking place within SAVA-CVC, amongst which is the appointment of new
directors. The SAVA MD will play a more direct role in the management of SAVA-CVC in future.
An AGM will also be held during the SAVA Congress. Community engagement is an important
strategic activity, and I encourage all members to become involved, either direct (by providing
time/rendering services) or indirect (by supporting the efforts financially).
CLOSURE
Congratulations to Dr Johan Marais, who takes over at President of the SAVA, and Dr Rebone
Moerane on his election as Vice-President of SAVA. The Association is in good hands!
Last but not the least - a big thank you to my family and a special word of thanks to my wife
Ria, for allowing me to be President. She was alone at home for many days. Also thanks to my
partners who had to run the practice while I was away. A very special word of thanks to my
daughter, Carien, who managed to change my thoughts into the preambles you read in VetNews
every month, and for all her work with the SAVA wellness program.
DR HENK BASSON
PRESIDENT
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REPORT - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Herewith an update on financial movements of SAVA for the year 2015 up to the month of July.
The following few points are mentioning:

The SAVA made no profit for the year ending 2014.

Tighter control of spending was implemented during 2015 to make sure that budgets are not
exceeded.

New software will be acquired by VetHouse to improve the quality of printing on the
vaccination booklets, which we believe is an important service rendered to veterinarians.

Membership fees were increased by 7% for 2015. Although direct comparisons cannot be
made, the Australian Vet Association charges e.g. AUD$ 900-00 for membership and an
additional AUD$ 400-00 for equine membership. I am sure we are all feeling the pinch, and
the idea here is not to overcharge, but to cover costs of the particular financial year.

Several budgets have been cut to increase profitability and the new MD, Dr Paul van Dam, is
looking at innovative ways to curb spending at VetHouse.

Tenants at VetHouse have given SAVA notice and this is currently a concern, as some of this
income might not be recovered for this financial year.
SAVA is looking forward to assist and support the veterinary profession as well as our regulating
body, SA Veterinary Council during this financial year.
DR J MARAIS
DIRECTOR: FINANCE
13.
ADDRESS BY THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE SA VETERINARY COUNCIL
Dr Jana Pretorius [15 minutes]
14.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA / BYVOEGINGS TOT SAKELYS
15.
IN COMMITTEE / IN KOMITEE
16.
CLOSING / AFSLUTING
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MINUTES OF THE 109TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION
HELD ON FRIDAY 08 AUGUST 2014 AT
STONE CRADLE CONVENTEION CENTRE, DOORNKLOOF, RIETVLEIDAM, PRETORIA
NOTULE VAN DIE 109DE ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING
VAN DIE SUID-AFRIKAANSE VETERINÊRE VERENIGING
GEHOU OP VRYDAG 08 AUGUSTUS 2014 TE
STONE CRADLE KONFERENSIESENTRUM, DOORNKLOOF, RIETVLEIDAM, PRETORIA
1.
OPENING AND NOTICE OF MEETING /
OPENING EN KENNISGEWING VAN VERGADERING
Dr HJ Basson, Chairperson and President, welcomed those present.
With the presence of 13 members forming a quorum, the meeting was duly
constituted. The Chairperson extended a special word of thanks to Dr Mark Shepherd
who came all the way from KwaZulu-Natal to attend the meeting as well as Dr
Graham Tedder who just arrived back in the country from a holiday abroad.
Prayer / Gebed
Dr FS Malan opened the meeting with a prayer.
Credo / Kredo
The Credo was read by Dr R Moerane.
We the members of the Association, resolve at all times:
To honour our profession and its Code of Ethics
To maintain and uphold high professional and scientific standards
To use our professional knowledge, skill and resources to protect and promote the
health and welfare of animals and humans
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To further the status and image of the veterinarian and to foster and enrich veterinary
science
To promote the interests of our Association and fellowship amongst its members
KREDO
Ons, die lede van die Vereniging, onderneem om te alle tye:
Ons professie in ere te hou en sy Etiese Gedragskode na te kom
΄n Hoë professionele en wetenskaplike peil te handhaaf en te onderhou
Ons professionele kennis, vaardigheid en hulpbronne aan te wend ter beskerming en
bevordering van die gesondheid en welsyn van dier en mens
Die status en beeld van die veearts te bevorder en die veeartsenykunde te verryk
Die belange van ons Vereniging en die genootskap tussen sy lede te bevorder
2.
FIXING OF THE AGENDA / VASSTELLING VAN AGENDA
Accepted as tabled.
3.
ANNOUNCEMENTS / AANKONDIGINGS
3.1
Deceased members since the 108th Annual General Meeting ♱
Afgestorwe lede sedert die 108ste Algemene Jaarvergadering
A moment’s silence was observed for the following members who passed away
since the previous Annual General Meeting held on 20 August 2013:
Dr Engelbert Langen
Dr Koos Wessels
Prof Johan van Niekerk
Dr David Gordon Clow
Dr John Larsen
Dr Peter Newton Collier
Dr Errol Courthope Chivers
Dr Hans Willem Bosch
Dr William Barry Hyman
Prof Diedrich Richard Osterhoff
Dr Sybrand Gerke Anema
Dr Fritz Huchzermeyer
Prof Louis Coetzee
Dr Kevin James William Hackett
Dr Walter Hellmuth Leibenguth
Dr Edwin Philip Marcus
Dr Ian Canham
Dr James Francis Brownlie
Dr Duncan James Christie
Dr Angus Llewellyn Pringle
06/10/1928–12/08/2013
01/08/1980-18/09/2013
22/12/1930–17/10/2013
03/04/1921–29/10/2013
04/04/1954–07/12/2013
19/11/1929–19/12/2013
11/04/1948–04/01/2014
03/06/1948–05/01/2014
02/10/1940–07/01/2014
14/03/1925–09/01/2014
06/03/1940–17/01/2014
12/01/1930–03/03/2014
02/02/1937–07/04/2014
29/08/1940–28/04/2014
12/06/1933–16/05/2014
11/06/1942-01/06/2014
12/08/1927-13/06/2014
05/01/1921-26/06/2014
06/02/1953–10/07/2014
26/07/1944-19/07/2014
Non SAVA Members
Dr Johannes Lodewikus Kruger
Dr Johan Scholtz [Nelspruit]
Dr Lize Posthumus
Ms Gedrude Mazibuko
17/05/2014
23/02/2014
05/08/2014
02/12/2013
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Mr Frik Basson
Mr Nelson Mandela
Mr Ebie Jooste
1.2.1
Illness / Siekte
None reported
3.3
Achievements / Prestasies
Congratulations to the following members on their respective achievements:
Dr Rebone Moerane obtained his MSc degree
 Dr Dietmar Holm obtained his PhD

3.4
4.
Father of Dr Henk Basson
05/12/2013
11/12/2013
Dr Faffa Malan received the Chancellor’s Medal from the University of
Pretoria
Awards 2014 / Toekennings 2014
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2014 awards.
 Dr Rick Last
Clinical Award

Dr Rudolph Bigalke
Life Vice-President


Prof Gareth Bath
Prof Morkel Terblanche
Life Vice-President
Life Vice-President
ATTENDANCE REGISTER AND APOLOGIES / BYWONINGSREGISTER EN VERSKONINGS
Dr HJ Basson
Chairperson and President
Dr HJ Marais
Director, Finance
Prof BL Penzhorn
Managing Director
Dr R Moerane
Director, Subsidiaries
Dr GW Tedder
Director, Groups and Branches
Dr PEA van Dam
Director, Marketing and Communications [co-opted]
Dr CM Cameron
Dr F Keyser
Dr CM Shepherd
Dr FA van Niekerk
Prof KP Pettey
Dr SGH Meyer
Dr FS Malan
Dr R Bigalke
In Attendance / Teenwoordig:
Ms S Heine
Accountant
Ms E Nicholas Secretary
Apologies / Verskonings:
Dr C van Rensburg
Dr VC Henwood
Dr JA du Preez
Dr BE Coates
Dr J van Heerden
Dr A Erasmus
Dr V Turner
Prof RI Coubrough
Dr D Holm
Prof GF Bath
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5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT BOARDWALK
CONVENTION CENTRE, MARINE DRIVE, PORT ELIZABETH, 20 AUGUST 2013 /
BEKRAGTIGING VAN NOTULE VAN ALGEMENE JAARVERGADERING GEHOU TE
BOARDWALK CONVENTION CENTRE, MARINE RYLAAN, PORT ELIZABETH, 20
AUGUSTUS 2013
The minutes were ACCEPTED and APPROVED as a true reflection of what transpired at
the meeting.
PROPOSED by Dr GW Tedder and SECONDED by Dr R Moerane.
6.
REPORTS / VERSLAE
6.1
President’s report
Dr Basson’s report ACCEPTED as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr GW Tedder and SECONDED by Dr R Moerane.
6.2
Managing Director’s report
Prof Penzhorn’s report ACCEPTED as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr PEA van Dam and SECONDED by Dr CM Cameron.
6.3
Finance Director’s report & Audited Financial Statements
Dr Marais’s report as well as the audited financial statements for 2013,
ACCEPTED and APPROVED as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr GW Tedder and SECONDED by Dr R Moerane.
6.4
Report by the Director of Groups and Branches
Dr Tedder’s report ACCEPTED as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr M Shepherd and SECONDED by Dr FA van Niekerk.
6.5
Report by the Director of Committees
No report was submitted by the Director of Committees.
Dr Bigalke enquired why the report did not include any reference to the activities
of the Committees. The History Committee, for example, had been requested to
submit a report by Dr Coates, Director of Committees.
The Managing Director informed the members present, that individual reports are
not submitted to the AGM, however, directors report on their respective portfolios
on information obtained from chairpersons of Groups, Branches Committees
etc.
A request was made that Directors use the reports submitted to them by
chairpersons for the Federal Council meetings held before the AGM to compile
their AGM reports, instead of requesting further reports from chairpersons.
PROPOSED by Dr FA van Niekerk and SECONDED by Dr GW Tedder.
ACTION: ALL SAVA DIRECTORS
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6.6
Report by the Director, International Liaison
Dr Barry Coates’s report ACCEPTED as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr CM Cameron and SECONDED by Dr R Moerane.
The SAVA terminated its membership of the Commonwealth Veterinary
Association as there are no tangible benefits for the SAVA.
The President of the CVA requested that the SAVA’s Board of Directors
reconsider the decision.
The matter will be discussed at the next Board meeting on 12 September 2014.
7.
6.7
Report by the Director, Marketing and Communications
Dr van Dam’s report accepted as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr GW Tedder and SECONDED by Dr R Moerane.
6.8
Report by the Director, Subsidiaries
Dr Moerane’s reports on SAVETCON, CVC and SAVF ACCEPTED as tabled.
PROPOSED by Dr PEA van Dam and SECONDED by Dr FA van Niekerk.
NEW MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION / NUWE SAKE VIR BESPREKING
7.1
SPECIAL RESOLUTION / SPESIALE BESLUIT
IT IS RESOLVED THAT:
The current Memorandum of Incorporation of the SAVA be amended to
accommodate the necessity for an increased number of directors to serve on the
SAVA Board. In this regard, therefore, the wording in the SAVA MoI which
currently states “The number of directors shall be seven” be replaced with
“The number of directors shall not exceed ten”
RATIONALE:
The current Memorandum of Incorporation of the SAVA states “The number of
directors shall be seven”. There are currently six elected directors and a
managing director, while the SAVA representative on the SA Veterinary Council is
co-opted onto the Board. In addition, the immediate past-president remains a
director for one year, which brings the total to nine directors.
This anomaly is being addressed in the thoroughly revised Memorandum of
Incorporation, which will be submitted for approval at the next AGM.
In the interim, it is proposed that the wording of the specific clause is changed
to: “The number of directors shall not exceed ten”.
The above resolution was ACCEPTED and APPROVED by the members and the
MoI to be changed accordingly.
PROPOSED by Dr FA van Niekerk and SECONDED by Dr SGH Meyer.
ACTION: DR FA VAN NIEKERK
1.2
REVISION OF MEMORANDUM OF INCORPORATION OF THE SAVA /
HERSIENING VAN AKTE VAN OPRIGTING VAN DIE SAVV
Dr Francois van Niekerk, Chairperson of the Constitution Committee and
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Mr Harry Rosen from Professional Bodies Assist & Education [PBA&E], are
currently busy re-writing the SAVA’s MoI, to comply with the new Companies
Act.
Once completed, the MoI will be posted on the SAVA’s website for comment by
members, whereafter a special general meeting will be held at Onderstepoort, to
approve the final document.
ACTION: DR FA VAN NIEKERK
Dr Basson extended his gratitude to Dr van Niekerk for his hard work and
dedication.
8.
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS / AANSTELLING VAN OUDITEURE
8.1
Current Auditors / Huidige Ouditeure
Members ACCEPTED and APPROVED that the current auditors, Rautenbach
Incorporated, be appointed again.
PROPOSED by Dr JH Marais and SECONDED by Dr CM Cameron.
9.
APPOINTMENT OF COMPANY SECRETARY / AANSTELLING VAN MAATSKAPPY
SEKRETARESSE
9.1
Current Secretary / Huidige Sekretaresse
Members ACCEPTED and APPROVED that the current company secretary, Ms
Alet Herrington from Tag Incorporated, again be appointed.
PROPOSED by Dr FA van Niekerk and SECONDED by Dr R Moerane.
10.
APPOINTMENT OF SAVA DIRECTORS / AANSTELLING VAN SAVV DIREKTEURE
Current Directors / Huidige Direkteure
Dr HJ Basson
President
Dr HJ Marais
Vice-President & Finance Director
Prof BL Penzhorn
Managing Director
Dr JA du Preez
Director & Immediate Past-President
Dr BE Coates
Director, International Liaison & Director Committees
Dr J van Heerden
Director & SAVA Representative on SAVC
Dr R Moerane
Director, Subsidiaries
Dr GW Tedder
Director, Groups and Branches
Dr PE van Dam
Director, Marketing & Communications [currently co-opted]
Resignation of the following Director and appointment of one new Director
Bedanking van die volgende Direkteur en aanstelling van een nuwe Direkteur
Ms Christelle Fourie, Director, Marketing and Communications resigned as she relocated
to Somerset West in the Cape. Dr PEA van Dam was co-opted in the interim and a
vacancy therefore existed. Ms Fourie will continue with her normal Marketing and
Communication functions.
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Appointment of new Director / Aanstelling van nuwe Direkteur
The vacancy for a director was advertised in VetNews and on the SAVA’s website.
Two nominations were received namely Dr Paul van Dam and Dr Thireshni Chetty.
Elections were held, overseen by Dr Rudolph Bigalke, Electoral Officer of the SAVA.
Dr van Dam won by a fair majority vote. The President congratulated Dr van Dam.
PROPOSED by Dr R Bigalke and SECONDED by Dr GW Tedder.
11.
CURRENT PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT /
HUIDIGE PRESIDENT EN VISE-PRESIDENT
President:
Dr HJ Basson
Vice-President:
Dr HJ Marais
The Managing Director, Prof Penzhorn thanked Dr Basson and Dr Marais for their hard
work, support and dedication.
12.
MEMBERSHIP / LIDMAATSKAP [Since August 2013]
All membership issues have already been approved by the BoD as well as ACCEPTED
and APPROVED by Federal Council.
12.1
New Applications / Nuwe Aansoeke [29]
Proposer
Prof D Abernethy
Prof BL Penzhorn
Dr E Alsop
Prof BL Penzhorn
Dr T Chetty
Dr J Marais
Dr A D Campbell
Dr A Fair
Dr S Gerber
Dr K Toet
Dr GJ Gurnell
Dr B Niland
Dr GJ Harman
Dr P van Gils
Dr JJ Hoffman
Dr S Pieters
Dr R Hugo
Dr L van Helden
Dr D Hunt
Dr L Snyman
Dr C Kloppers
Dr A Cloete
Dr N Landman
Dr T Spies
Dr A McKenzie
Dr O Tatham
Dr J Mokoele
Dr T Htwe
Dr R Moopen
Dr P Moodley
Dr M Nolte
Dr S Pieters
Dr H Olckers
Dr P Fourie
Dr J Pretorius
Dr C Thirion
Dr M Robertson
Dr P Burden
Dr MN Saulez
Dr A Cloete
Dr DR Sibanda
Dr T Htwe
Dr D Snyman
Dr E van den Berg
Dr T Steyn
Dr J Steyn
Dr G Stevenage
Dr H Roberts
Dr D Taylor
Dr J du Plessis
Dr E van Tonder
Dr P Caldwell
Seconder
Prof M van Vuuren
Dr PE van Dam
Dr J Pretorius
Dr P Louw
Dr M du Plessis
Dr S Barnsley
Dr H Dreyer
Dr L Leathem
Dr A Cloete
Dr M Braum
Dr J Grewar
Dr H Cable
Dr L de Freitas
Dr J Wessels
Dr S Vogel
Dr L Leathem
Dr D Robberts
Dr H Smith
Dr PE van Dam
Dr L van Helden
Dr J Wessels
Dr L Greeff
Dr A Steyn
Dr S Christie
Prof BL Penzhorn
Dr C Barnardo
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Dr J Viljoen
Dr G Vincent
Dr G Wessels
12.2
12.3
Reinstatements / Heraansoeke [15]
Dr R Bester
Dr J de Villiers-Rodmell
Dr S Gouws
Dr C Hirmer
Dr R Oelofsen
Dr P Rees
Dr K Thompson
Dr G Zeiler
Cadet Members / Kadetlede [217]
Ms A Avenant
Ms AM Becker
Mr CF Berman
Mr M Botha
Ms T Botha
Ms T Brouwer
Ms N Christodoulou
Ms G Declercq
Mr S Dommet
Mr JW du Plessis
Mr HBL Engelbrecht
Ms ND Epstein
Ms N Faurie
Mr MI Ferreira
Mr K Fitzpatrick
Mr AB Fourie
Mr AJ Fraser
Ms P Froneman
Ms C Garrow
Ms E Ginsberg
Ms J Govindasamy
Ms S Halgreen
Mr D Hoddinott
Ms NCA Jaca
Mr D Jansen van Vuuren
Ms Y Johnson
Ms AEC Knight
Ms I Kotzé
Ms JF Krüger
Mr M Lyell
Mr L Minnaar
Ms A Malan
Dr S van Schouwenburg Dr K Braum
Dr G Giliomee
Dr H Lategan
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr I Gersbach
Dr J Wessels
P Buss
P Essey
J Hewlett
B Meyers
R Rambally
D Spaeth
M Wassung
Mr JSA Barker-Robinson
Ms KA Berger
Mr SG Beukes
Ms OR Botha
Ms M Breytenbach
Ms SMA Chow
Ms C de Jongh
Mr L de Villiers
Mr JC du Plessis
Ms M du Toit
Ms T L Engel
Ms R Erasmus
Ms E Ferneyhough
Ms A Ferreira
Ms KA Ford
Ms T Fourie
Ms NC Frohlich
Mr S Froneman
Ms L Gilliland
Ms ZG Glyphis
Mr T Gray
Ms J Hardy
Ms JC Hooton
Mr M Jansen
Mr WEL Jenkins
Ms A Kleinhans
Ms P Knox
Ms SM Kotze
Ms L Kymdell
Mr C Labuschagne
Ms IR Mackellar
Ms M Maleja
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Ms M Marengo
Ms LA McIntyre
Ms C Milton
Ms DJ Müller
Mr T Netshituni
Ms R Oliver
Ms GE Pfuhl
Ms T Pugh
Ms RS Radford
Mr CJ Roberts
Mr JJ Scheepers
Ms P Schellnack
Ms M Semmelink
Mr T Shaik
Ms SC Snyman
Ms A Sorensen
Ms J Stock
Ms A Strauss
Mr PMD Theron
Ms A Thiele
Ms K van der Walt
Mr SL van Tonder
Ms S Venter
Ms H Viljoen
Mr K Von Buddenbrock
Ms M Welthagen
Mr M Weston
12.4
1st Year Junior Members [52]
Dr M Armour
Dr G Bazzo
Dr JA Berlyn
Dr T Brunke
Dr C Cooper
Dr J de Villiers
Dr K du Preez
Dr Y Eldridge
Dr A Fairley
Dr L Glitz
Dr K Jardine
Dr L Knox
Dr S Maitland-Stuart
Dr C Nehore
Dr R Newby
Dr N Parsons
Dr D Randall
Dr M Rissik
Dr L Rokebrand
Dr N Sardinha
Dr E Smith
Dr S Stadler
Dr J Stock
Ms RM Mavrides
Ms EL Meyering
Ms TM Mokgophi
Mr JG Nel
Ms L Niebuhr
Ms JC Oosthuizen
Ms CA Poggenpoel
Mr B Qekwana
Ms E Ribeiro
Ms A Schantz
Mr S Scheepers
Ms L Scott
Mr JA Sevell
Ms KJ Smith
Ms MQ Sofe
Ms J Stafford
Mr AD Still
Mr P Terzer
Mr LT Theron
Mr A van den Berg
Ms M van Tonder
Ms E van Zyl
Mr BC Viljoen
Ms M Vogel
Ms L Vos
Mr W Wentzel
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
Dr
L Baragwanath
J Bergh
L Brown
S Chatry
J Dancer
K Dinham
S du Preez
B Erasmus
I Fourie
PD Harding
M Klue
L Leathem
R Nayagar
L Netshitavhadulu
L Odendaal
C Qekwana
J Reid
K Robertson
K Sachs
A Sawyer
N Sneedon
I Stewart
S Steyn
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Dr H van Zyl
Dr N van den Berg
Dr J Viljoen
Dr B van den Berg
Dr B van der Merwe
Dr JHL Wagner
2ND Year Junior Members [2]
Dr P-J Foster
Dr D Froneman
12.6
Online Membership [4]
Dr N Baldeo
Dr G Dippenaar
Dr E Scheffer
Dr F Solomon
Reasons for online membership
Personal reasons
Working overseas
Currently unemployed
Travels extensively
12.7
Temporary Suspensions [5]
Dr M Adam
Dr A Kullmann
Dr D D Möhlmann
Dr J Batt
Dr H Meyer
Resignations / Bedankings [23]
Dr P Bothma
Dr NA Cassim
Dr C Demmer
Prof E Dvir
Dr A Ferreira
Dr Z Gouws
Dr D Gradwell
Dr B Graham
Dr C Hart
Dr J Jaffery
Dr I Kumm
Dr P Liversage
Dr A Mentz
Dr O Moodley
Dr K Penning
Dr J Potgieter
Dr J Rajput
Dr L Roussouw
Dr U Singh
Dr A Tordiffe
Dr S Towers
Dr L van Eden
Dr G van Lelyveld
Reasons for resignation
Emigrating to Australia
Personal reasons
Emigrated
Returned to Israel
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Retired
No longer feels the need to be a member
Retired
No longer practicing as a veterinarian
Working abroad
Sees no benefits of being a SAVA member
Change of career
Currently furthering her studies
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Emigrated
Personal reasons
Personal reasons
Travels extensively
Personal reasons
12.5
12.8
13.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA / BYVOEGINGS TOT SAKELYS
None / geen.
14.
IN COMMITTEE / IN KOMITEE
Ms S Heine, accountant and Ms E Nicholas, secretary, recused themselves from the in
committee discussions.
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15.
CLOSING / AFSLUTING
Prof Penzhorn will be retiring at the end of 2014. This is his last AGM as Managing
Director of the SAVA. Dr Basson, thanked Prof Penzhorn for his hard work and
dedication to the profession.
The post will be advertised as soon as possible.
Dr Basson also extended his gratitude to all the personnel at Vethouse, for their hard
work and diligence.
Dr Paul van Dam, was appointed new Editor of VetNews and congratulated on the new
look and content of the VetNews Magazine.
Dr Basson also thanked Ms Madaleen Schultheiss for her hard work as the previous
Editor.
The meeting closed at approximately 18:30.
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