In proposing community service, we have noted the benefits that should accrue, as well as the challenges that were experienced in certain sectors. We are of the view that we have capitalised on this experience and we have put in place adequate measures to mitigate the challenges. Community service will complement and improve the overall delivery of veterinary services in the country, especially to smallholder farmers. It will also give smallholder farmers in deep rural areas the opportunity to combat illness among animals.