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SUMMARY:SAVA JHB Branch: Insisting on a vaporiser setting of 2%\, fact or fallacy? (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Subject: SAVA JHB Branch: Insisting on a vaporiser setting of 2%\, fact or fallacy?\nSpeakers: Dr Abdur Kadwa\nSponsor: Boerhinger Ingelheim\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nDescription: A brief (practical!) refresher on inhalational anaesthetic pharmacology and breathing systems. \nOnline Registration Rates \nVenue: ONLINE ZOOM\nJohannesburg Branch Member – Free\nPretoria Branch Member – Free\nSAVA Member – R70\nNon SAVA Member – R90\nVeterinary Nurse – Free \nRSVP essential\, also for members\, please register and add event to your calendar for reminders. \nAbdur Rahmaan Kadwa BSc (Vet. Biol.)\, BVSc\, MMedVet (Anaes)\, Dipl. ECVAA\nSpecialist Anaesthesiologist \nDr Abdur grew up in a small sugar cane farming town on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal\, where his passion for animals developed. He graduated from Onderstepoort in 2015\, where his passion for anaesthesia was kindled during his final year of study. After completing community service\, Abdur returned to Onderstepoort for a small animal internship and then residency in veterinary anaesthesia. In 2021\, he graduated with a master’s in veterinary anaesthesia\, allowing him to register as a veterinary specialist in South Africa. In 2022\, Abdur wrote and passed his certifying exam for the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia\, granting him the privilege of being recognized as a specialist internationally. In 2024 Abdur joined the BVH team as our specialist anaesthesiologist and critical care specialist. \nAbdur particularly enjoys the anaesthesia of dogs for cardiothoracic procedures as well as post-operative intensive care. During his time off\, Abdur enjoys fishing and traveling with his wife and three children.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/insisting-on-a-vaporiser-setting-of-2-fact-or-fallacy/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250606T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250607T170000
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SUMMARY:SAVA Eastern Free State Branch Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:Subject: SAVA Eastern Free State Branch Congress 2025\nSpeakers: Multiple\nOrganizer: SAVA\nLINK: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/sava-eastern-free-state-branch-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Protea Hotel Clarens\, Free State\, Corner Of Main &\, Van Der Merwe St\, Clarens\, Free State\, 9707\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250607T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250607T150000
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SUMMARY:Veterinary Ultrasound Course - Abdominal Ultrasound
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Veterinary Ultrasound Course – Abdominal Ultrasound\nSpeakers: Dr Christelle le Roux\nOrganizer: Impilo Medical Systems\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nCourse Intro\nOne Day Veterinary Abdominal Ultrasound Course – CPD Accredited \nCost: R 3900.00\nType: IN-PERSON\nDuration: 1 Day Course \nContent\nThe abdomen:\nAn in depth look at evaluating the more difficult organs or areas\, such as: the gastrointestinal tract\, pancreas\, prostate and uterus\, adrenal glands\, major abdominal lymph nodes\, the peritoneal space and an introduction to tissue sampling techniques focusing on fine needle aspiration.\nDifferences between the canine and feline.\nExamples include:\nFocusing on difficult areas like the common bile duct and duodenal papilla\, the pylorus\, and a detailed evaluation of the wall of the stomach and intestines.\nUsing the anatomical landmarks used to find small organs such as the adrenal glands\, lymph nodes and pancreas. and to be able to differentiate normal appearance from pathological changes.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/veterinary-ultrasound-course-abdominal-ultrasound/
LOCATION:Eden Small Animal Hospital\, George\, Western Cape\, 99 Merriman Street\, George\, Western Cape\, 6529\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250608T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052424
CREATED:20250528T191952Z
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SUMMARY:Veterinary Ultrasound Course - Basic Echocardiography
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Veterinary Ultrasound Course – Basic Echocardiography\nSpeakers: Dr Christelle le Roux\nOrganizer: Impilo Medical Systems\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nCourse Intro\nOne Day Basic Veterinary Echocardiography Ultrasound Course – CPD Accredited \nCost: R 3900.00\nType: IN-PERSON\nDuration: 1 Day Echo Course \nContent\nMachine and physics:\nUltrasound terminology\nMachine hardware and software for echocardiography\nImage generation – the different types of Modes\nBasic Doppler physics\nCardiac scanning methods:\nPatient positioning\nObtaining standard views\nCardiac evaluation:\nSubjective assessment\nMeasured values\nNormal versus common pathological conditions in dogs and cats\nWe will be focusing mostly on the views and measurements that are more easily and practically obtained and useful in practice\, rather than trying to master a complete scan in one go.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/veterinary-ultrasound-course-basic-echocardiography/
LOCATION:Eden Small Animal Hospital\, George\, Western Cape\, 99 Merriman Street\, George\, Western Cape\, 6529\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250610T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
CREATED:20250516T211255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T061235Z
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SUMMARY:IDEXX | The causes and consequences of obese pets [WATCH RECORDING]
DESCRIPTION:Subject: The causes and consequences of obese pets\nSpeakers: Dr Remo Lobetti\nOrganizer: Idexx\nLINK: WATCH RECORDING \nThis talk aims to enhance the clinical understanding of canine and feline obesity by providing an overview of obesity in dogs and cats and addressing its multifactorial causes such as nutritional imbalances\, owner behaviour\, endocrine disorders\, breed predispositions\, and lifestyle factors. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiological consequences of obesity. Diagnostic approach and body condition scoring\, will also be covered.\nPresenter: Dr Remo Lobetti\nBVSc MMedVet (Med) PhD Dipl ECVIM (Int Med)\nBryanston Vet Hospital and Specialist Centre
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/the-causes-and-consequences-of-obese-pets/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar,Watch Recordings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250611T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250611T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
CREATED:20250516T212243Z
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SUMMARY:IDEXX | Big Questions about Small Things:  Everything Vets Want to Know about Clinical Microbiology [WATCH RECORDING]
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Big Questions about Small Things: Everything Vets Want to Know about Clinical Microbiology\nSpeakers: Dr Stephen Cole\nOrganizer: Idexx\nLINK: WATCH RECORDING \nThe microbiology lab can be a bit of an enigma – you send in a swab and get back a report. In this session\, we will cover what actually happens to that swab\, how you can improve your sample collection and submission\, and help to figure out why some frustrating results from the lab can happen. We will also cover antimicrobial susceptibility testing and when it can help (and when it doesn’t!). \nDr. Stephen Cole\, MS\, VMD\, is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Clinical Infectious Disease Laboratory at PennVet. He obtained his MS in microbiology from the College of William and Mary in 2011 and his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. He became boarded in bacteriology and immunology in 2018 and virology in 2020 by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists. He is the recipient of the ASM Peggy Cotter Early Career Award\, numerous teaching awards and was named a One Health Scholar by the AAVMC. Dr. Cole’s research focuses on how to understand and mitigate the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria between companion animals and people.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/big-questions-about-small-things-everything-vets-want-to-know-about-clinical-microbiology/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar,Watch Recordings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250612T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
CREATED:20250516T212803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T191555Z
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SUMMARY:HILL'S | Vet Webinar #4: Tooth Resorption [WATCH RECORDING]
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Hill’s Vet Webinar #4: Tooth Resorption\nSpeakers: Dr Roxanne Emslie\nOrganizer: Hill’s Pet Nutrition\nLINK: WATCH RECORDING \nTooth resorption is the great imitator of dental conditions. It can masquerade as periodontal disease\, gingivitis and even gingival enlargements or oral masses. Even though it often tries to hide away\, it causes severe pain and can be debilitating for our beloved pets. In this webinar\, we will reveal a few tell-tale signs of tooth resorption and how to decide the best course of action for each tooth\, and even each root\, as an individual. \nDr Roxanne Emslie BSc\, BVSc\, MSc\, Dipl.EVDC\nCape Animal Dentistry Service\nAfter qualifying from Onderstepoort\, Roxanne joined a predominantly equine referral practice. Here she gained some exposure to equine and small animal dentistry and realised this was a frequently overlooked aspect of veterinary science that can greatly impact an animal’s quality of life. She went back to Onderstepoort to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery\, after which she moved to Cape Town to complete her residency with the European Veterinary Dental College\, as well as her MSc in serval oral and dental pathology. Roxanne is a European recognised specialist in dentistry and oral surgery. When not talking teeth\, Roxanne enjoys all the outdoor adventures that Cape Town has to offer together with her husband\, Kevin\, as well as her horse\, two dogs and two cats.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/tooth-resorption/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar,Watch Recordings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250612T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250612T213000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
CREATED:20250602T212052Z
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SUMMARY:NEXTMUNE | Making the Most of the Molecular PAX Panels in Practice [WATCH RECORDING]
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Making the Most of the Molecular PAX Panels in Practice\nSpeaker: Dr Ewan Ferguson\nOrganizer: Nextmune\nLINK: WATCH RECORDING \nA new allergy test being offered in RSA through Ampath. \nJoin Ewan Ferguson (Royal Veterinary College) to explore how molecular allergology is transforming the accuracy and specificity of allergy diagnostics. Over 200 allergen extracts and molecular components can now be tested using the first quantitative microarray IgE test specifically designed for animals – so this session will be to give you tips and tricks for using PAX to improve results with your cases.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/nextmune-making-the-most-of-the-molecular-pax-panels-in-practice/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar,Watch Recordings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250620T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
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SUMMARY:PURINA | Nutritional Management of Canine Epilepsy
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Nutritional Management of Canine Epilepsy\nSpeakers: Dr. Daisuke Hasegawa\nOrganizer: Purina\nLINK: REGISTER HERE \nPresented by: Dr. Daisuke Hasegawa DVM\, PhD\, DAiCVIM (Neurology) \nThis presentation will cover the common causes of epilepsy in dogs\, typical approaches to diagnosis\, pharmaceutical treatment and use of nutrition as adjunctive therapy. Long term management of dogs that are responsive to therapy as well as refractive to treatment will be discussed. Specifically\, the metabolism of medium-chain triglycerides will be covered and how they have been shown to reduce the frequency of seizures in affected dogs. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Understand the causes of canine epilepsy\n2. Be able to diagnose and determine the appropriate pharmaceutical treatments for canine epilepsy\n3. Understand the metabolism of medium chain triglycerides and how they can contribute to the management of canine epilepsy.
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/dont-forget-the-diet-incorporating-diet-into-daily-dermatology-case-management/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250624T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
CREATED:20250601T112315Z
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SUMMARY:ZOETIS | From Data to Diagnosis: A Vet’s Guide to Hematology Histograms [WATCH RECORDING]
DESCRIPTION:Subject: From Data to Diagnosis: A Vet’s Guide to Hematology Histograms\nSpeaker: Dr Eric Morisette\nOrganizer: Zoetis\nLINK: WATCH RECORDING \nPASSCODE: hHm7=xz+ \nJoin us for a focused\, one-hour session designed for veterinarians looking to deepen their understanding of hematology histograms. This webinar will demystify how these histograms are generated by automated analyzers\, what the shapes and patterns mean\, and how to interpret them in the context of real-world clinical cases. Whether you’re reviewing a CBC or troubleshooting unexpected results\, this session will help you read between the lines for better patient care. \nEric Morissette \nDVM\, DACVP\nDr. Morissette began his academic career at the University of Montreal\, where he earned a Bachelor of Biology in 1994. After finishing this program\, he continued at the University of Montreal and earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1998. \nIn 2006\, with his veterinary practice career in full swing\, Dr. Morissette decided to further his education and training. He followed his passion and entered the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Program at the University of Florida\, where he completed his residency and passed boards in 2009\, granting him the title of Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologist (ACVP).
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/from-data-to-diagnosis-a-vets-guide-to-hematology-histograms/
LOCATION:Webinar\, *Online\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:*Webinar,Watch Recordings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250625T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T052425
CREATED:20250609T204931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T205410Z
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SUMMARY:VALLEY FARM | Age is NOT a disease: Navigating the challenges of geriatric (and pediatric) anaesthesia
DESCRIPTION:Subject: Age is NOT a disease: Navigating the challenges of geriatric (and pediatric) anaesthesia\nSpeaker: Dr Magdalena Jannasch\nOrganizer: Valley Farm Animal Hospital\nEvent Link: REGISTER HERE \nYour next consult: A 16-year-old cat with severe periodontal disease… a 14-year old arthritic labrador with an ulcerative bleeding mass… the list continues and we have all had these patients come through our doors. \nShould we avoid anaesthesia simply because we fear for their age or do we owe it to them to give them the care they need\, no matter how uncomfortable this may be for us as veterinary professionals? \nThis CPD will guide you through the challenges that geriatric (and pediatric) patients may present and how to get them through anaesthesia safely. \nPlease RSVP by Friday the 20th June with your SAVC number and any special dietary requirements for the supper. \nKind Regards\, \nJulia van Draanen \nOperations Manager \nValley Farm Animal Hospital \nreferral@valleyfarmvet.co.za
URL:https://veterinary.co.za/event-main/valley-farm-age-is-not-a-disease-navigating-the-challenges-of-geriatric-and-pediatric-anaesthesia/
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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