Veterinarian honored for decades of service to Uruguayan agriculture
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In Uruguay, the Asociación Rural del Uruguay (ARU) honored Jaime Castells, a veterinarian born in 1942, for his long career dedicated to the agricultural sector and service to others.
Castells developed his profession alongside the evolution of Uruguayan agriculture, working as a technician, producer, teacher, and union leader.
He became particularly involved with the Corriedale sheep breed, serving as a director for related organizations including the Federación Rural and the Asociación Rural del Uruguay, and also leading the Secretariado Uruguayo de la Lana. Throughout over 60 years of professional activity, Castells navigated challenges like health crises and natural disasters, but he consistently prioritized people in his work.
As a teacher, he emphasized the importance of explaining diagnoses and treatments to farm workers to gain their cooperation and ensure successful outcomes. After shifting away from some production tasks, Castells dedicated his time to social initiatives and working with teenagers. He described his retirement as a continuation of his life’s purpose, helping others, and extended the recognition he received to everyone who contributes to Uruguay’s agricultural communities.
The ARU also honored Malena Sanguinetti Ponce de León, Marisa Viera, and Isabel Chiarino at the 121st Expo Prado.
