VN October 2021

Vetnuus | Oktober 2021 4 Oktober word algemeen gereken as die mooiste mooiste maand.En in hierdie mooiste maand is die 4de gewy aan ons diere met die World Animal Day wat dan gevier word. As stated by www.worldanimalday.org.uk : MISSION OF WORLD ANIMAL DAY: To raise the status of animals inorder to improvewelfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfaremovement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It's celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare. I am convinced that one does not have to be a bunny hugger to improve welfare standards. You, as Veterinarians, literally hold the welfare of animals in our hands. With the responsibility also comes a whole lot of complicated decision-making. I tip my hat to all Vets who make the decisions in the best interest of the animal. In Genesis 1 vers 25 Skep God wilde diere, mak diere, en diere wat op die grond kruip. God het gesien dat die goed was. In vers 26 gee Hy die opdrag aan die mens om te heers oor die visse van die see, die voëls van die hemel, en die diere en die kruipende diere. Die opdrag is selfs ouer as die mens want eers in vers 27 skep Hy die mens. Let us take the responsibility to believe, live, teach and do animal welfare. From teaching the little kid in the street to the old tannie whose pet has just outlived its time on earth. May we always have passion for the animals and compassion for the people. v Andriette From the Editor Editor’s notes / Redakteurs notas Andriette van der Merwe