“Disclosure of complaints made to the Respondent (the National Council of SPCAs) or local SPCAs could reasonably be expected to prejudice the future supply of similar information from persons wishing to remain anonymous and that it is in the public interest that similar information continue to be supplied so as to further the Respondent’s statutory objective”.
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Droughts are a seasonal occurrence in our Region and are predicted to become more intense in Southern Africa. The years when droughts are likely to occur are not really predictable far in advance. Livestock farmers should factor into their management plan in advance appropriate action/s they plan to institute in the event of a drought. Livestock farmers remain accountable for the welfare of their animals at all times and the animals should not bear the brunt of poor planning. It is totally unacceptable for livestock to starve to death which is cruel, slow, and totally avoidable.
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Ms Meredith is the current CEO of NSPCA, and has dedicated her life to the advancement of animal welfare. In recognition of her exceptional services to livestock welfare over decades she was acclaimed as the 2016 award recipient.
Past recipients have been:
Everyone is hoping that the coming summer will have a normal, average rainfall – but the effects of the last savage drought will remain with us for several seasons. Animal numbers are down and there are therefore less surplus animals to be sold, with lower incomes for farmers. Breeding cows and ewes have or should have been cut to the minimum, so that recovery of herd & flock numbers without sacrificing quality may take several years.
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Since 1978 the Livestock Welfare Coordinating Committee (LWCC) promotes welfare of livestock by participating in the drafting of informative material for all farmers, livestock transporters, abattoirs, sale yards, vending site and show-ground operators.
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