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SUMMARY:KYRON SCRIPTS | Wildlife Veterinary Workshop 2025: Update on Wildlife Immobilization\, Human Trauma & Drug Exposure
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Wildlife Veterinary Workshop 2025: Update on Wildlife Immobilization\, Human Trauma & Drug Exposure\nSpeaker: Multiple\nOrganizer: Kyron Scripts\nVenue: Phala Phala Wildlife\, Bela Bela\, Limpopo\nEMAIL: li-ann.grobler@kyronscripts.com  \nDear Veterinarian\nKyron Scripts is pleased to invite you to attend the Kyron Wildlife Veterinary Workshop 2025. A hands-on\, practical learning experience for veterinary professionals working in the field of wildlife health and conservation.\nThis intensive three-day workshop aims to empower attending veterinarians with theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations\, delivered by experienced wildlife clinicians and multidisciplinary medical professionals. \nWorkshop Focus:\nThe workshop will centre around the Low-opioid Darting Protocol\, with a focus on the use of Medetomidine for wildlife immobilization\, providing the latest updates in field immobilization.\nExpert Presenters & Lecturers:\n• Dr Hendrik Hansen – Rhino Repro\, Embryo Plus\, Wildlife Veterinarian & Reproduction Specialist\n• Dr Morné de la Rey – Rhino Repro\, Embryo Plus\, Veterinary Reproduction Specialist\n• Dr Andre Uys – Wildlife veterinarian\, North West Wildlife Veterinary Services & Conservation Solutions\n• Dr JW Eskteen – Wildlife veterinarian\, Kroonstad Animal Hospital\n• Dr Johan Steyl – Pathology Section Head\, Department of Paraclinical Science\, Faculty of Veterinary Science\, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital\n• Dr Manie du Plessis – Wildlife veterinarian\, MJ du Plessis Wildlife Veterinary Services\n• Dr Christina Eberhardt – Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine in the Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies\, Faculty of Veterinary Science\, Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital. Equine Internal Medicine Specialist.\n• Dr James Morrow – Emergency Medicine Physician\, Eastern Cape Department of Health\n• Dr Gary Middleton & Dr Gert du Preez – Mediclinic Tzaneen Emergency Centre\n• Dr Nico du Preez – Veterinarian\, National Sales & Marketing Manager\, Kyron Animal Health \nWorkshop Procedures & Topics:\n• Introduction to low-opioid use in chemical immobilization\n• Use of Medetomidine in wildlife immobilization\n• Practical chemical immobilization procedures on:\no White Rhino\no African Buffalo\no Sable & Roan Antelope\no Spiral-horned Antelope: Eland\, Kudu\, Nyala\no Small Antelope: Impala\, Springbok\, Blesbok\n• Bull fertility testing and demonstration of semen collection\n• Ultrasound scanning and oocyte collection in adult White Rhino\n• Anaesthetic monitoring: ECG\, pulse oximetry\, and blood gas analysis\n• Anaesthetic associated mortalities in wildlife: Diagnostic challenges & consequences presented by Dr Johan Steyl\n• Human drug exposure: field emergencies and handling\n• Human trauma management: emergency care protocols in the field \nCPD Accreditation:\nThis workshop will be CPD accredited by the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). Final CPD point allocation will be confirmed once the process is complete.\nThe workshop is open for Veterinarians\, CCS Veterinarians\, Veterinary nurses\, as well as some limited space for Onderstepoort Veterinary students.\nWorkshop Costs:\n• Shared Accommodation: R3\,950.00 (excl. VAT) per person sharing.\n• Single Accommodation: R4\,300.00 (excl. VAT) per single room Course fees include accommodation for two nights\, as well as breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner. \nFor booking and more information\, please contact:\nLi-Ann Grobler Cell: +27 (0) 83 630 3360 Email: Li-Ann.Grobler@Kyronscripts.com\nWe are excited to welcome you to this unique opportunity to engage with leaders in wildlife veterinary medicine\, expand your practical skills\, and gain vital insights into both animal and human safety in the field.\nThank you for your continued support!\nKind regards\, The Kyron Scripts Team
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/kyron-scripts-wildlife-veterinary-workshop-2025-update-on-wildlife-immobilization-human-trauma-drug-exposure/
LOCATION:Phala Phala Wildlife\, Bela Bela\, Limpopo\, Diepdrift D908\, Bela-Bela\, Limpopo\, 0480\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:SAVA | JHB Branch: Leptospirosis – Cats and Dogs: Come listen and see if these cases are coming in to see you???
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Leptospirosis – Cats and Dogs: Come listen and see if these cases are coming in to see you???\nSpeaker: Dr Dave Miller\nSponsor: Hill’s\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nCome enjoy an evening of dry humour and maybe learn a bit about Leptospirosis. An infectious disease of dogs and cats and also a zoonosis with a myriad of presentations from chronic PUPD for months thru to acute death from the  acute pulmonary form through to acute renal insufficiency\, anaemia and liver disease.\nSee you then \nDave is a specialist physician qualified Onderstepoort 1992 undergrad\, and Specialised 2003. He together with Dr. Adri Scholtz and Dr. Rowena Watson run the Medical Department of the JSVC and offer services in most fields of internal medicine. These fields include dermatology\, cardiology\, oncology\, urology and nephrology\, musculo-skeletal disease including arthritis and endocrine disorders as well as critically ill patients with infectious disease. Endoscopy\, diagnostic radiology\, ultrasonography of the heart\, chest\, abdomen and glands and chemotherapy also form part of these services. CT scans are performed in house and MRI at the human local hospital. They work closely with the surgical section of JSVC giving a complete small animal referral service and are supported by a dedicated nursing and veterinary assistant team. \nIN PERSON EVENT RATES \n(Includes Dinner and Drinks)\nJohannesburg Branch Members – Free\nAll Other participants R325 \nhttps://savaevents.co.za/
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/sava-jhb-branch-leptospirosis/
LOCATION:Johannesburg Country Club\, Woodmead\, Gauteng\, Cnr Woodland Drive & Lincoln Street\, Woodmead\, Sandton\, 2128\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:IDEXX | From Lab to Clinic: Understanding Clinical Microbiology results in Veterinary Medicine [WATCH RECORDING]
DESCRIPTION:Subject: From Lab to Clinic: Understanding Clinical Microbiology results in Veterinary Medicine\nSpeakers: Dr Marta Costa\nOrganizer: Idexx\nLINK: WATCH RECORDING \nEver wondered what really happens to your samples in the microbiology lab?\nJoin us for a deep dive into Veterinary Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST).\nDiscover how MICs are determined\, what clinical breakpoints mean\, and how to interpret AST results beyond the numbers.\n+ Real case examples using IDEXX reports\n+ Insights into lab automation and testing limitations\n+ Tips for making smarter antimicrobial choices\nDon’t miss this eye-opening session—perfect for vets\, nurses\, and anyone curious about the science behind the results! \nMeet our speaker : Marta Costa\, DVM\, MSc\, FRCPath\, DipECVCP\, MRCVS \nMarta graduated from FMV-UTL in Lisbon in 2001 and spent five years in small animal practice and clinical pathology. She completed a Master’s in Medical Microbiology in 2007 and lectured at Universidade Lusófona. In 2009\, she moved to the UK for a residency at the University of Bristol\, later becoming a lecturer and earning both her FRCPath and ECVCP diplomas. Since 2020\, she has worked at IDEXX UK as a Clinical Pathologist and Deputy Head of Veterinary Clinical Microbiology. Marta is a board member of ECVCP and active in the ESGVM/ESCMID. Her interests include infectious disease diagnostics\, antimicrobial sensitivity\, biomarkers\, and microscopy. Outside work\, she enjoys family time\, countryside walks\, gardening\, and learning the cello.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/idexx-from-lab-to-clinic-understanding-clinical-microbiology-results-in-veterinary-medicine/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
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