Veterinary physiology and community development: are they compatible in a new South Africa?

S.T Cornelius

doi:10.4102/jsava.v68i4.901

Abstract

Extracted from text ... Inaugural address - Intreerede Veterinary physiology and community development: are they compatible in a new South Africa?* S T Corneliusa INTRODUCTION When I was considering the compatibility of veterinary physiology and community development as a topic for an inaugural address, a skeptical colleague remarked that to marry a basic with an applied science was impossible. However, I was not convinced, because I believe that it is possible. In this address I will attempt to convince you, the audience, that the two are compatible and that a veterinary physiologist has a role in community development. My hope is that at ..

Highlights

When I was considering the compatibility of veterinary physiology and community development as a topic for an inaugural address, a skeptical colleague remarked that to marry a basic with an applied science was impossible
I will endeavour to show that animals can be used for community development
Production animals would include livestock, game and aspects of eco-tourism. The effect that these have on community development is mediated through financial advantages, work opportunities, byproducts, food and food security, social and anthropological status, traction and the promotion of human health

Summary

INTRODUCTION

When I was considering the compatibility of veterinary physiology and community development as a topic for an inaugural address, a skeptical colleague remarked that to marry a basic with an applied science was impossible. I was not convinced, because I believe that it is possible In this address I will attempt to convince you, the audience, that the two are compatible and that a veterinary physiologist has a role in community development. The term community development was apparently initiated in India in the 1950s, when Indians attempted to address problems facing their vast rural communities. They defined it as a partnership between communities and the government. Government provided technical and other services in ways that encouraged such initiatives and self-help programmes, to the mutual benefit of both parties. I will endeavour to show that animals can be used for community development

THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PHYSIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

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CONCLUSION