NWGA prize to veterinary student
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Bonita Francis
he Faculty of Veterinary Science of
the University of Pretoria awards an
annual prize to their student who
excelled in the small stock category.
The worthy recipient of the National
Woolgrowers’ Association of SA (NWGA)
award for 2017 is Dr. Kelly Bronwyn Yui. She
satisfied all the necessary criteria, including
sustained acceptable academic performance
in small stock course, high standard of
practical application of knowledge related to
small stock, special interest in small stock
and participated in a small stock elective.
Prof. Gareth Bath presented the trophy
to Kelly and congratulates her. Dr Rebone
Moerane – HOD of Production Animal
Studies (seated and looking proudly
towards Kelly) and the Dean, Prof. Darrell
Abernethy standing behind Kelly
Kelly comes from a sheep farming
background and most academics at the
Faculty agreed that she will likely join a
practice where she can be a sheep and goat
veterinarian. Her passion for small stock was
noticeable throughout her studies.
Dr. Kelly Bronwyn Yui, recipient of NWGA
prize for best student who excelled in the
small stock category !
The trophy was handed over by Prof. Gareth
Bath during the oath taking ceremony last
week. The NWGA is proud to be associated
with such a remarkable young lady !
Reasons to love wool ……
Wool is biodegradable
Unlike most man-made fibres, when Merino
fibre is disposed of, it naturally decomposes
back into the earth in a matter of years,
releasing valuable nitrogen-based nutrients
back into the soil.
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