Justification for the Ricky Wilson Award 2016 : a short overview of the veterinary contributions of Dr Alan Fisher

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.