Eulogy: Gavin Thomson (3 February 1943 – 23 April 2021)

Abstract

Eulogy of Dr Gavin Thompson. Gavin Reckless Thomson was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on 3rd February 1943 and grew up in Zimbabwe (former Rhodesia). He matriculated from Milton High School in Bulawayo and qualified as a veterinarian at the University of Pretoria in 1966.The eulogy includes information about his education and career, scientific contributions and writings, homages and distinctions.