Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Introductory keynote address. Theiler and the 'Spirit of Onderstepoort'.
- Journal:
- The Onderstepoort journal of veterinary research
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Bigalke, R D
Plain-English summary
This abstract discusses the legacy of a veterinarian named Theiler, who became famous for his groundbreaking research over a hundred years ago. He founded Onderstepoort, a well-known research institute, and also played a key role in establishing South Africa's only veterinary science faculty. The presentation aims to explore why Theiler and Onderstepoort are so recognized today, considering the "Spirit of Onderstepoort" that Theiler often mentioned throughout his career. It questions whether this spirit contributed to their fame or if there were other factors involved in their success.
Abstract
Although Theiler became internationally known for his pioneering veterinary research a distant century ago, there are probably few veterinary researchers today who have not heard of him. Onderstepoort, the research institute he created, is equally well, if not even better, known. Moreover, the name Onderstepoort is not only associated with his institute but also with the only South African faculty of veterinary science, another Theiler 'baby'. The purpose of this presentation is to determine why this was so, and to what extent the fame was justified. Was it due to the 'Spirit of Onderstepoort' sometimes referred to by Theiler in the early as well as later stages of his career, or was there perhaps more to it, and what was Theiler's share in the development of that spirit, that fame?
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