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Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research in South Africa

Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research 2019

Nina Shand | South Africa | 04 October 2019

Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research 2016

Nina Shand | South Africa | 03 October 2016

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Report Coverage

This report focuses on Veterinary Services and Veterinary Research in South Africa, and includes information on state and private veterinarian education, practices, research and innovation in the livestock, wildlife and domestic animal sectors. The report includes information on the manufacture of vaccines and dispensing, pet food innovation, animal welfare, animal diseases, pharmaceuticals and pet health insurance. It also describes corporate actions locally and internationally such as the US$2bn acquisition by Zoetis of veterinary diagnostics company Abaxis, and of Norland Sett Vaks to increase its product portfolio for vaccines, as well as Vallee SA to expand into animal health products.

Veterinary Activities Including Veterinary Research

June 2019 statistics indicate there are 6,808 veterinary and para-veterinary practitioners registered in South Africa, 17% more than there were in 2016. Tough economic conditions are expected to affect growth in the pet care industry. Some of the priorities for the sector include providing veterinary services to small farmers in rural areas, developing a national programme to prevent and control diseases, improving South Africa’s status as a leading country in veterinary research and diagnostics and improving accessibility, availability and affordability of veterinary services.

Research and Innovation

Research institutions conduct research in animal sciences, crop sciences, research and innovation systems and agricultural economics and capacity development. Current research includes animal genetics to determine sustainable utilisation and conservation of livestock, as well as research on crop genetic engineering for biofuel. Magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound scans and laparoscopy are now used routinely in animal healthcare, while wearables are increasingly being used to monitor animal health. Among other innovations, farmers are using mobile sensors to monitor health and increase productivity, while 3D printing is being used in areas such as prosthetics design.

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Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research 2019

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Industry Overview

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Table of Contents

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1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
2.1. Industry Value Chain 4
2.2. Geographic Position 5
3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
4.1. Local 7
4.1.1. Corporate Actions 11
4.1.2. Regulations 11
4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 13
4.2. Continental 14
4.3. International 16
5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 18
5.1. Economic Environment 18
5.2. Government Initiatives 20
5.3. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 20
5.4. Labour 23
5.5. Cyclicality 25
5.6. Environmental Concerns 25
6. COMPETITION 27
6.1. Barriers to Entry 27
7. SWOT ANALYSIS 28
8. OUTLOOK 29
9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 30
10. REFERENCES 30
10.1. Publications 30
10.2. Websites 31

Report Coverage

The report on the country’s veterinarian industry describes current conditions, research and development efforts and discusses factors influencing the success of the sector which is represented by active industry associations. All practising veterinary professionals are required to register with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) while the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is a voluntary organisation. Those veterinarians looking after animals in the agricultural environment fall under the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and the Black Veterinary Forum represents the interests of previously disadvantaged veterinarians.

Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research

Veterinarians play a critical role in treating diseases that pose a risk to animal and human health and thus the industry promotes food safety and food security which are so necessary for the country’s economic growth. South African Animal Health Association (SAAHA) statistics indicate there are 750 registered veterinarian private practices in the country and the number of veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals has increased by 15% over the past five years from 4,826 in 2011 to 5,032 in 2016.

Developments in the Sector

Despite the increase in the number of veterinarians, there is a shortage of professionals operating in the rural areas and in the state sector. 70% of veterinarians are in private practice and 70% of these operate small animal practices in urban areas. To alleviate the geographic mismatch of skills, the government introduced a compulsory community service requirement for all newly qualified veterinarians at the beginning of 2016. In response to changing conditions and in an attempt to improve veterinary services the government has also developed a new South African Veterinary Strategy (2015-2020) which has been gazetted for public comment.

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Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research 2016

Full Report

R 1 900.00(ZAR) estimated $101.93 (USD)*

Industry Overview

R 1 330.00(ZAR) estimated $ 71.35 (USD)*

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Veterinary Activities including Veterinary Research 2019-10-04

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Table of Contents

[ Close ]
PAGE
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY 1
2.1. Industry Value Chain 3
2.2. Geographic Position 4
3. SIZE OF THE INDUSTRY 4
4. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 7
4.1. Local 7
4.1.1. Corporate Actions 8
4.1.2. Regulations 8
4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development 10
4.2. Continental 10
4.3. International 12
5. INFLUENCING FACTORS 13
5.1. Economic Environment 13
5.2. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation 14
5.3. Labour Resources 16
5.4. Cyclicality 18
5.5. Environmental Concerns 18
6. COMPETITION 19
6.1. Barriers to Entry 20
7. SWOT ANALYSIS 20
8. OUTLOOK 21
9. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS 21
10. REFERENCES 22
10.1. Publications 22
10.2. Websites 23