Vetnuus | August 2025 33 Prof Gareth Bath has made many significant contributions to the knowledge, improvements and practice of veterinary science in the small ruminant industries. There are over 40 disease conditions and problems that he has investigated, researched and helped to solve in a career spanning more than 5 decades and his findings and expertise have been shared with veterinarians and others in 140 scientific papers, 46 of which are in peer-reviewed journals or books, mostly as first or sole author. Additionally, he has presented 136 papers at Veterinary or other congresses, 52 of which were International, and given in 28 countries. President’s Award - 2024 Awarded to any veterinarian registered with the SAVC in recognition of outstanding service to and advancement of the veterinary profession in South Africa. The award will only be bestowed once on a particular person, and there will be one award per year. The award requires a very comprehensive curriculum vitae and motivation. PROF GARETH BATH Prof Bath receiving the President's award from Dr Ziyanda Majokweni This attests to his standing, locally and internationally, borne out by invitations from outside Faculties to evaluate undergraduates, and postgraduates and as an assessor for promotions. Gareth is a co-editor and major contributor to 3 books and 11 chapters in other veterinary books. In livestock welfare, he has led the LWCC for 15 years and made it the authoritative voice of consensus for livestock industries. The Red Meat and Wool Industries have used Prof Bath as a consultant/ advisor over decades, he has trained staff of many pharmaceutical firms and has contributed to 165 Farmers’ Days. Internationally he inspired the creation of the International Sheep Veterinary Association and served as its first President; he represented SAVA on the Commonwealth Veterinary Association, served on the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control, the FAO, EU, the Wellcome Trust, and IFAD, with consultancies in four countries. As a co-creator of the internationally acclaimed FAMACHA System, and the later ‘Five Point Check’ and ‘Big Five’ developments, Gareth Bath is recognised around the world for his work in sustainable helminth control. The creation of the Veterinary History Society under his guidance has ensured that this aspect of the Profession will continue to thrive. There has been a string of innovations in his teachings: in Medicine, in Reproduction, in Nutrition, in Animal handling, in farm visits; and in evaluation of farm reports, different forms of student tests, in class debates, and a small stock prize. In recognition of his many contributions to the Veterinary Profession, the SAVA President’s Award is conferred on Prof Bath. v 2023/24 SAVA AWARDS Award sponsored by
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