Greifswald mourns around Dr. Gustav Seils - the veterinary heroine of Eldena

Greifswald mourns around Dr. Gustav Seils - the veterinary heroine of Eldena

Eldena, Deutschland - On July 12, 2025, the estimated veterinarian is Dr. Gustav Seil died at the age of 90. The doctor from Eldena leaves a deep gap in the community, where he worked as a passionate veterinarian, hunter and beekeeper throughout his life. Dr. Seils was not only known for his veterinary skills, but also for his commitment to preserving the Low German language, which ensured that the heart of many people in the region secured him. Ostsee-Zeitung Morning routine, start reading the "OZ" and the feeding of sparrows - a real role model in joie de vivre and open -mindedness.

dr. Seils became tall in Grimmen and studied veterinary medicine at the renowned Berlin Humboldt University. He started his career at the animal health office in Greifswald before taking over a state veterinary practice in Neu Boltenhagen, where he worked for twelve years. In 1971 he moved to Eldena with his family, which included four children. Previously, he also worked as a district veterinarian from 1979 to 1987 and looked after large cattle stocks in the agricultural production cooperatives (LPG). His extensive horizon of experience included combating a wide variety of animal diseases, including tuberculosis and mouth and claw disease.

a life full of commitment

Until his retirement in 1999, Dr. Seils active as an official veterinarian. For him, this role was not only a profession, but also an enrichment of his life. His wife Gisela actively supported him in his work with animals. Dr. Seils was a man with a tireless will, who served as a district hunter, for example, from 2002 to 2012. He proudly made an impressive 16-end red deer, which earned him a lot of recognition.

interested in politics, he joined the SPD in 1990 and was a member of the Greifswald citizens for ten years. He was particularly appreciated for his specific advice to combat the wild boar plague in Greifswald, which was also asked for his retirement. Dr. Seils was an active beekeeper and promoted his passion for beekeeping among friends and acquaintances.

The role of veterinary medicine

The work of veterinarians like Dr. Seils is of crucial importance for the health of animals and food safety. The Veterinary Medicine not only deals with the treatment of animal diseases, but also with the prevention against animal diseases and zoonoses. In order to be allowed to practice this responsible profession, veterinarians must complete extensive training, which is regulated by the regulation for approval.

The veterinary services are also regulated and changes to the fee schedule regularly come into force, as the adjustment of 12 percent shows in 2017. The smaller service is also important today, which will be available from 01.03.2024 on a uniform number veterinarian Quan and Bracke.

dr. Gustav Seils will be buried on July 21st in Wieck, and the community will remember him as an outstanding person, whose life's work has a far beyond the limits of his practice.