The conference is a tribute to Prof. Gavin Thomson and his life work in veterinary science. The aim of the conference is to showcase the work done by Africans for the various components of animal health and one health in the last few years and what new developments are on the horizon in and for the continent. We would also like to showcase developments globally for African diseases.
Stewart heads up the sheep scab research group at the Moredun Research Institute (MRI). The groups’ research focuses on the development of novel tools for the control of sheep scab, which is caused by infestation of the skin with the sheep scab...
Prof Abdalla A Latif is a honorary Prof, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa since 2016 and previously, Extra-Ordinary Professor, University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science, 2005 - 2015.