Vetnews | Julie 2024 4 « BACK TO CONTENTS A season of change The change of seasons has a rhythm. We are aware of this and anticipate that during the year there will be 4 major changes in the climate. We are not surprised by this. But life changes are a little different. Some may be anticipated like ageing. It is something we physically experience. It is something we expect. It may come in forms we did not foresee, but we knew it was coming. There are many stages and many new exciting and scary things we discover. There is a saying: “Today you are the oldest you have ever been, and the youngest you will ever be.” Interesting, and very true words. Tomorrow will be an expedition into your future. And to quote Rafiki: (all-time favourite character to quote) “You can either run from it, or learn from it”. A dear friend sent me the following: Our condolences are with the friends and family of Dr Chris Palmer. Look out in this edition for the interview with Dr Debbie English on her work with pangolins, truly inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time. Pangolins are the world’s most poached and trafficked animal. The magazine continues with some of the most attended presentations at the World Vet Association Congress. May you all experience a wonderful July. Uldri (our vet daughter) is getting married right here in the heart of the bushveld, busy times for us ahead. Andriette v From the Editor Editor’s notes / Redakteurs notas “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” - Albert Einstein
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