Vet Shortage in South Africa: A Risk to Food Safety, Security and Economy
South Africa is facing a shortage of veterinarians, and this could have serious implications for the country’s economy. According to Dr Gert Steyn of the South African Veterinary Association, the country has only 3,500 registered veterinarians, and each contributes approximately R17.8 million to GDP annually. This means that their work, which includes providing services on […]