Abstract:
Dr Alan Fisher's contributions to the veterinary aspects of the livestock industry have been recognised by veterinarians in frequent invitations to address meetings and congresses or workshops; by requests to assist and advise industry organisation like RPO and NWGA; by the high regard in which he is held in the Eastern Cape; and by the agricultural writers of the Province who named him “Agriculturalist of the year” . RuVASA, also recognises his significant contributions and excellent example over 40 years by awarding him with the Ricky Wilson Award.