In memoriam : in memory of Maurice Anthony Joseph Azzie (1935-2022)

Abstract

Maurice Azzie was born in East London, South Africa, on the 29th of October 1935, the son of Tim and Mary Azzie. Having completed two years of a Bachelor of Science (in Biology) at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, he went on to study Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort University of Pretoria. After qualifying in December 1958, he spent time in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Europe and North America. On returning to South Africa in August 1960, he established private veterinary practices in Alberton and Rosettenville, Johannesburg treating small animals and Thoroughbred racehorses. Maurice was the founder of the Equine Practitioners Group (EPG, later renamed the South African Equine Veterinary Association – SAEVA) of SAVA and served actively on its executive committee from its inauguration in 1967 to 1972, and as chairman for two years. He organised the first international EPG conference in 1974.