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next point. Where there are no nominations for Nwo I
simply nominated SH.
1. Phenylbutazone (pbz)
As stated at the congress I have taken up the task of
attempting to try to obtain a ‘limited use of Pbz” in Sa.
As you all know Pbz was banned some three years
ago now. An appeal was lodged just less than that
period. In terms of the law the Dept of health(Doh)
should have responded to the appeal. Nothing has
been forthcoming.
In between Saeva has had varying meetings Doh.
One proposal for assessment was turned down.
Another structure has been put in place although not
submitted as yet. After the February congress I had
a meeting with prof Vinny Naidoo. He raised a few
more issues which I think we can comply with. Also
last Thursday I had a meeting a vet council (vc) with
Clive Marwick and two gentleman from Daff . One
of which was a representative at Doh, dr Mphane
Molefe. Dr Molefe undertook to familiarize himself
with the case and appoint a working group to discuss
the re-admission of Pbz.
2. Saeva sports horse committee (Shc)
At our inaugral meeting held recently with Wessel
Strauss (Sg of Saef) and Shellagh Higgerty (Head vet
of Saef) the following points where discussed-
2.1 Welfare officers. Saeva had been previously asked
to contribute names to Saef so that these veterinarians
could potentially be elected to become National
Welfare officers(Nwo) for that discipline.
A lot of names were listed but unfournately with a
heavy equestrian discipline and a regional bias. It has
also come to the fore in between that Nwo’s need not
necessarily be veterinarians. The list as it stands will
be submitted to Saef and the names can be presented
to the disciplines for evaluation but the llst will also
be used for another purpose, To be discussed in the
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2.2) Solidarity Funding. Saef will need to get
veterinarians in place to assist with the welfare at
shows. There will be “grandfather” clause that all
current Fei veterinarians will be Saef registered
veterinarians but it is envisaged that this will not be
enough.
Saef has 6000 swiss francs in place to run a
congress to educate veterinarians on the Saef
Structure. This congress needs to be held before
the end of the year. Saeva will assist in a-holding
the congress and b- identify veterinarians to
be invited to this congress. This is where the
Now’s list will come into play. The list needs to
embroidered with multiple veterinarians from each
discipline. Decisions on how to do t
Secretary Report
1. Membership
No new members to add outside of student members.
Great interest from student body - 31 new member
applications to approve.
2. Meeting with YMG Members
Had a quick lunchtime chat with prospective
members to give them some idea of benefits for being
a SAEVA young member. Reasonable turnout and
good response with regards to applications.
Big drive to get multiple talks etc going for them
throughout the year.
3. Communication with Members
A need has been identified for an instant and "easy
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