Vetnews | Februarie 2025 4 « BACK TO CONTENTS And with a wink, we are in the second month of 2025. “Skouer aan die wiel” is what we would say in Afrikaans (direct translation: Shoulder to wheel). A saying that means now we are in for the hard work. January was a bit of a blur for me as we only returned from the UK and Belgium on the 19th and it took a couple of days to acclimatize and for my brain to join my body again. Welcome to the veterinarians new to the Association. In the magazine is more information on what SAVA does for you. For the long-standing members, have a look at it, there may be something new you have not noticed before. What will 2025 bring? Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed we enter the unknown. February will see the continuation of the planet dance. An astronomical feast, even though it is not that simple to see with the naked eye. We are still trying to take some clear photos. The Brown veined Whites (the masses of white butterflies) are at the height of their migration from the Kalahari to Mozambique. Research has shown an astonishing number of between 80,000 and 150,000 butterflies per hour through Gauteng. Looking around and up makes a lot of stuff more tolerable. This month the focus is on aquatic animals. Not a field many veterinarians will be in, but very interesting nonetheless. Comparing just anaesthetic between land and water animals is fascinating as the challenges are so different. It makes for an interesting read. February is also the month of the great Valentine. Remember your student days and get a little silly. Watch the stars, plant a tree, or walk the dog or cat (I would not recommend your fish unless you make special provisions. I did not realise that January was traditionally “Walk your dog” month – which seems to concur well with New Year resolutions. But I think there should be no discrimination – walk any pet you have (even your spouse). Visit your parents or grandparents (if you are still lucky enough to have some), your kids, or your neighbours or colleagues. Visit any-one. My wish is for a great second month of 2025 and the last official month of Summer. Do something scary, visit an unknown place or try a new hobby. The 310 days of January are over and February is a short one. Andriette v From the Editor Editor’s notes / Redakteurs notas Email: assistant@sava.co.za ADVERTISE IN VETNEWS MAGAZINE
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