Azzie, BernadetteCarstens, AnnBoshoff, AnnetteSouth African Veterinary Association. Veterinary History Society2023-04-052023-04-052023-02http://hdl.handle.net/2263/90370Article originally published in VetNews / VetNuus, Februry 2023, the monthly magazine of the South African Veterinary AssociationMaurice 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 1974.2 pages : colour photosPDFen©2023 Veterinary History Society of the South African Veterinary Association. Provided for preservation purposes only. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the author. Any attempt to circumvent the access controls placed on this file is a violation of copyright laws and is subject to criminal prosecution.Veterinary medicine -- ObituaryEquine Practitioners Group (EPG) -- FounderThoroughbred racehorses -- Treatment -- South AfricaEquine sports medicineVeterinary medicine -- BiographyVeterinarians -- South AfricaVeterinary medicine -- History -- South AfricaText