vets in namibia
vets in namibia

Helping working animals in Namibia

Working animals support the livelihoods of many families in rural Namibia by transporting people and goods, and helping with agricultural tasks. That’s why we’re providing practical training to veterinary professionals in the country.

Namibia at a glance

  • Population: 2.567 million 
  • Area: 824,292 square km 
  • Location: Southern Africa 
  • Capital city: Windhoek 
  • Number of working animals treated in 2024: 2,210 

Our work in Namibia

SPANA is providing practical training to veterinary professionals. Our well-equipped clinical skills centre, based at the University of Namibia, is a compulsory part of training and study for university trainee vets. Students are able to use life-sized models and resident horses for practical sessions and day-to-day husbandry management.

Other countries we work in

SPANA vets treat the back wound of a brick kiln donkey called Dhumo in India

Dhumo the brick kiln donkey’s excruciating back wound

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A donkey and his owner wait for treatment at a mobile clinic

Armin’s respiratory distress

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Bono the mule’s visit to the SPANA dentist

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Christelle teaching

Teaching the next generation to care for working animals

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Unsung Heroes of the Water Crisis: Reflecting on International Working Animal Day 2025 

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Jim Broadbent stands next to a brown foal in Morocco

Jim Broadbent op-ed

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