US and Egyptian Winners Of WVA Awards

In the latest of our videos from six continents, highlighting the work of veterinarians recognised in the World Veterinarian’s first Animal Welfare Awards, held in Incheon, South Korea, we feature the work of US Professor, Hans Coetzee and leading Egyptian animal welfare campaigner, Dr. Shehab Osman.

Professor Johann (Hans) Coetzee from USA

Prof Coetzee has been active in the animal welfare area for many years particularly in the area of cattle where he has led research looking at ways of advancing methods to treat livestock better. Key examples of his work include co-founding the biannual International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare. He has also been involved in work looking at the subject of pain management issues in the production of farm animals and has been a regular commentator in the media on these subjects.

Dr Shehab Osman from Egypt

Dr Osman was nominated for his work as Chairman of the Cairo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and for promoting a variety of animal welfare issues in his country and on the international scene. He also advises Egyptian government departments and the health authorities on a number of areas including the management of stray dogs which is a huge problem in Egypt. He also acted as Chairman of the Egyptian Federation for Animal Welfare for four years.