FORMER Vic Premier and rural veterinarian Denis Napthine will share his insights on the politics of animal welfare at Livestock SA’s Southern Region AGM dinner meeting.
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![GUEST SPEAKER: Former Vic premier Dennis Napthine will address the Livestock SA's southern region annual general meeting. GUEST SPEAKER: Former Vic premier Dennis Napthine will address the Livestock SA's southern region annual general meeting.](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/Fuxf4VmvfUmd225xeYC69T/bce3edb0-83b7-4298-a890-d29dd11c6992.jpg/r0_0_1000_1538_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Dr Napthine, who is based at Port Fairy, worked as a rural veterinarian prior to entering Vic state parliament in 1988. He represented the regional south-west corner of Vic for more than 25 years, including many years as a frontbencher and culminating in a period as Premier from 2013-2014.
Livestock SA Southern Region secretary Tom Dawkins said Dr Napthine’s presentation would be very timely and highly relevant for livestock producers in the South East.
“We’re particularly fortunate to be able to draw on the wisdom and significant experience of someone like Dr Napthine, with a professional background as both a rural veterinarian and a political leader who spent decades representing regional communities and the livestock sector,” Mr Dawkins said.
“Our industry is more aware than ever about the community’s interest in livestock welfare and we welcome this valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges, risks and opportunities arising from the ongoing discussion about animal welfare.”
Alongside the AGM and dinner will be a combined workshop to provide an update and consultation on the SA Sheep Industry Blueprint and the Southern Australian Meat Research Council.
The workshop will be held at The Barn at Mount Gambier on Wednesday July 27 at 4pm, with the dinner after from 7pm.
- Details: RSVPs to be accepted by July 22. Visit livestocksa.org.au