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SUMMARY:RUVASA | Congress 2026 - The New Normal
DESCRIPTION:Subject: RUVASA Congress 2026 – The New Normal\nSpeakers: Multiple\nOrganizer: RUVASA\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nThe 2026 Ruminant Veterinary Association Congress will take place from 8–10 June 2026 at Champagne Sports Resort in the Central Drakensberg\, KwaZulu-Natal. This venue provides an exceptional experience for both exhibitors and delegates\, set in one of the most scenic and popular regions of the Drakensberg. The resort also offers an ideal environment for delegates wishing to bring their families along. \nThe Scientific Committee has secured five highly regarded international speakers (official announcement to follow). Their participation will ensure strong representation and engagement from veterinarians across the dairy\, beef\, and small-stock sectors.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/ruvasa-congress-2026-the-new-normal/
LOCATION:Champagne Sports Resort\, Drakensberg\, KwaZulu-Natal\, Cathkin Park\, Drakensberg\, KwaZulu-Natal\, South Africa
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SUMMARY:VALLEY FARM | Busting Pain
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Busting Pain\nSpeaker: Dr Anthea Michaletos\nOrganizer: Valley Farm Animal Hospital\nLink: REGSITER HERE \nJoin us on the 10th of June for some supper and an evening lecture. \n“Busting Pain” will provide a practical overview of pain physiology in emergency and critical care patients\, with a focus on understanding the mechanisms behind acute pain and sensitization. Using common emergency presentations and critical care cases\, the talk will cover key principles of first-line analgesia\, common pitfalls in pain management\, and practical\, evidence-based approaches to improving patient comfort and care in the clinical setting.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/valley-farm-busting-pain/
LOCATION:Valley Farm Animal Hospital\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 829 Old Farm Rd\, Faerie Glen\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0043\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:IDEXX | June VetSpecialist Exchange Webinar - Diabetes\, the Glycocalyx\, and Kidney Disease: Mechanisms to Clinical Management
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Diabetes\, the Glycocalyx\, and Kidney Disease: Mechanisms to Clinical Management\nSpeakers: Dr Natalie Finch & Dr Matthew Butler\nOrganizer: Idexx\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nDescription: This integrated session explores in separate lectures the pathophysiology and clinical implications of diabetic kidney disease in humans\, dogs\, and cats and also introduces current understanding of the endothelial glycocalyx. Dr. Matthew Butler will introduce the endothelial glycocalyx\, its role in vascular and glomerular health\, and its potential as a therapeutic target. Dr. Natalie Finch will focus on diabetic nephropathy\, highlighting glomerular ultrastructural changes and whether these are present in dogs and cats. Together\, these talks bridge cutting-edge research with practical clinical applications. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr Natalie Finch (BVSc [Liv]\, PhD [RVC]\, DipECVIM-CA) is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol’s Langford Clinical Veterinary Service and a European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Her clinical and research interests centre on nephrology\, electrolyte and acid–base disorders\, and cardiovascular disease in companion animals. She has a strong publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals\, with work spanning chronic kidney disease in cats\, renal pathophysiology\, sedation protocols in feline patients\, and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction. Dr Finch’s research integrates clinical investigation with translational insights to inform evidence-based veterinary practice and improve patient outcomes. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr Matthew Butler (BSc\, MBChB\, PhD) is a Consultant Senior Lecturer and MRC Clinician Scientist at Bristol Medical School (Translational Health Sciences)\, University of Bristol. His research focuses on renal medicine and vascular biology\, with particular emphasis on the glomerular endothelial glycocalyx as a therapeutic target in proteinuric and diabetic kidney disease. His work has identified key mechanisms of glycocalyx injury\, including aldosterone-mediated damage via matrix metalloproteinases\, and has demonstrated protective strategies such as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism and heparanase inhibition. He leads translational research spanning mechanistic studies\, advanced imaging approaches\, and clinical investigations aimed at improving outcomes in kidney disease. \nCan’t make the live webinar?\nDon’t worry. All sessions are recorded and available several weeks after the live event on the VetSpecialist Exchange landing page\non the IDEXX Learning Center. \nDisclaimer: This information is exclusively intended for registered veterinary and para-veterinary professionals.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/idexx-june-vetspecialist-exchange-webinar-diabetes-the-glycocalyx-and-kidney-disease-mechanisms-to-clinical-management/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
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