{"id":1612,"date":"2021-05-03T06:33:40","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T06:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/daerl\/2021\/05\/03\/media-release-mec-mase-manopole-wishes-animal-health-care-proffessionals-a-happy-veterinar\/"},"modified":"2021-05-03T06:33:40","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T06:33:40","slug":"media-release-mec-mase-manopole-wishes-animal-health-care-proffessionals-a-happy-veterinar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northerncape.gov.za\/daerl\/2021\/05\/03\/media-release-mec-mase-manopole-wishes-animal-health-care-proffessionals-a-happy-veterinar\/","title":{"rendered":"MEDIA RELEASE:MEC MASE MANOPOLE WISHES ANIMAL HEALTH CARE PROFFESSIONALS A HAPPY VETERINARY DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"
24 APRIL 2021<\/div>\n
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The MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms. Mase Manopole, has thanked the veterinarians in our Province for their effort in bringing animal health care to our communities.
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Today, 24 April 2021, is the World Veterinary Day- a day which was created in the year 2000 by the World Veterinary Association, to highlight and promote the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the globe.<\/div>\n
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In the Northern Cape, the department have got seven veterinary offices across the Province and one laboratory in Kimberly (see the list below). The department is also boasting with a state of the art mobile animal health care clinic- which can reach our rural and far-flung areas of our Province.<\/div>\n
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In the Province, the World Veterinarian Day will be celebrated on a date still to be determined in the Pixley Ka Seme Region.<\/div>\n
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Wishing our dedicated Veterinarians, in our Province and across the world, well on this important day, MEC Mase Manopole said: \u201cThe veterinary profession is an important career worldwide. We appreciate and value their work of standing up for animal\u2019s rights. They protect them against harmful diseases, and nurse them back to health if they are injured or ill. My wish is that they don\u2019t tire but continue with the good work.\u201d<\/div>\n
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MEC Manopole indicated that animals are a humanbeing\u2019s companions, workers, eyes, ears, and our food.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0\u201cFor many years, they have kept us company, at time they can provide amusing relief, they also serve as valuable assistants.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis complicated and crucial relationship between humans and animals needs a robust but regulated approach to ensure its sustainability and its valuable contribution to life as we know it.\u201d<\/div>\n
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MEC Manopole said for years, humans and animals around the world, have always co-existed together. \u201cWe have domesticated some of them, while others remain wild and are sometimes endangered by our activities,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe relationship between us and animals can be described from two angles, positive and negative.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe relationship is negative if we humans just take and take from the animals and give nothing back (just hunting and no protecting), if we protect the animals, we however contribute to a positive relationship.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Animals contribute to our lives in various ways:<\/p>\n
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  • As workers: horses pulling or transporting, guide dogs, police dogs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • As companions: pets, especially now during lockdown to support mental health, trauma counseling<\/li>\n
  • As resources: food, meat, eggs, dairy, and clothing like wool<\/li>\n
  • As protectors: guard us, do search and rescue<\/li>\n
  • As ecological balancers: bees that pollinate, birds that control pests, etc.<\/li>\n
  • As symbols of creativity: in art and culture, film, and religion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
    The day will be celebrated through collaborations with stakeholders such as the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).<\/div>\n
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    The role of the SAVC is to ensure that registered veterinarians and para-veterinary professionals render veterinary services to all South Africa\u2019s people and animals at an acceptable standard.<\/div>\n
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    This means that the SAVC registers veterinarians and para-veterinary professionals and determines and monitors standards of training and standards of practice through various processes.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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    \u201cWe appreciate the collaboration we have with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), it is a rewarding one,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n
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    \u201cOn this day, I would like to thank all Animal Healthcare Professionals in our Province for their incredible work- we celebrate their achievements for all the past years and hope that they will keep up the good work and leave behind a legacy for the coming generation. Together we are working tirelessly to improve animal healthcare throughout our beautiful Province,\u201d MEC Manopole concluded.<\/div>\n
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    For more information, visit or call the number below state veterinary offices across the Province<\/span><\/div>\n
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    CONTACT DETAILS<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    HEAD OFFICE<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    5 – 7 Elliot Street, Kimberley 8300<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 053 839 7870<\/div>\n
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    STATE VETERINARY OFFICES<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    Calvinia State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    Akkerdam Weg, Calvinia, 8190<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 027 341 1045<\/div>\n
    Telephone 2: 087 630 0346<\/div>\n
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    De Aar State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    Corner Jenny & Rossouw 48 Street, De Aar, 7000<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 053 631 2592<\/div>\n
    Telephone 2: 087 630 0356<\/div>\n
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    Kimberley State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    Old Mint Building, De Beers, Kimberley, 8300<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 087 630 0351<\/div>\n
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    Kuruman State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    Tsening Road (Next to Labour Department), Kuruman 8460<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 053 712 1030<\/div>\n
    Telephone 2: 087 630 0354<\/div>\n
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    Mothibistad State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    6236 Kgosi Mothibi Road, Mothibistad, 8474<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 053 773 1981<\/div>\n
    Telephone 2: 087 630 0302<\/div>\n
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    Springbok State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    49 Van Riebeeck Street, Springbok, 8240<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 027 712 1311<\/div>\n
    Telephone 2: 087 630 0329<\/div>\n
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    Upington State Veterinary Office<\/div>\n
    Karakoel Research Farm, Airport Road, Upington, 8800<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 054 332 1531<\/div>\n
    Telephone 2: 087 630 0304<\/div>\n
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    VETERINARY LABORATORY SERVICES<\/strong><\/div>\n
    Kimberley Veterinary Laboratory<\/div>\n
    Corner Hall & Lanyon Street, Kimberley, 8300<\/div>\n
    Telephone: 053 832 4346<\/div>\n
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    Telephone 2: 087 630 0349<\/div>\n
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    End<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    Issues by the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform.<\/div>\n
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    Media enquiries contact Zandisile Luphahla, Media Liaison Officer and Spokesperson to the MEC, on 083 391 5388<\/div>\n
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