Aquatic Vet News Story
Latest on WAVMA/WVC Aquatic Veterinary Sessions in south Africa
Date: June 22, 2011
June 19, 2011
Aquatic Veterinary Sessions & Aquatic Veterinary Biosecurity Program
30th World Veterinary Congress, October 11-14, Cape Town, South Africa
(Organized by the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association)
Aquatic Veterinary Biosecurity Session, Wetlab & Workshop is open to Vets, Paraveterinary Professionals & Producers(limited to the first 80 registered participants).
Registration is now open for 4 days of high-quality Aquatic Veterinary Continuing Education & Professional Development
(CEPD Certificates of Attendance will be provided)
***** Register before August 31, 2011 to avoid late and on-site increase registration cost *****
TRAVEL-ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE AVAILABLE – details to be announced
For the full program, registration, additional information, and to sign up for regular e-mail updates on this program, go to:
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Tuesday, 11th October – general aquatic veterinary medicine
- •Wednesday, 12th October – epidemiology & biosecurity for veterinarians
- Thursday, 13th October – practical & applied aquatic veterinary biosecurity for vets & producers
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Friday, 14th October – on-farm biosecurity workshop / wet-lab for vets & producers
(Requires participation in Thursday, 13th October session – limited to the first 80 registered participants)
VENUE
- Tuesday-Thursday Sessions (11-13 Oct) – Cape Town Convention Centre
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Friday Biosecurity Workshop / Wet-Lab (14 Oct) – Three Streams Trout Farm, Franschhoek
(Includes transportation to/from Convention Centre and lunch)
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online registration can be found here.
Please Note:
- Congress Delegate Registration provides access to all Tues-Thurs sessions; On-farm Biosecurity Workshop (Friday) requires separate registration (ZAR 1,500 ~US$ 200) – limited to the first 80 registered participants!
- Practical Biosecurity Session & On-farm Workshop ONLY (Thurs & Fri, 13-14 Oct) – Aquaculture Producers & others NOT registered for the Congress (ZAR 2,500/~US $350) – limited to the first 80 registered participants!
***** Register before August 31, 2011 to avoid late and on-site increase registration cost *****
SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
The following are recognized for their assistance in developing and supporting the Biosecurity Program:
* University of Stellenbosch Aquaculture Program
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact 2011AquaticVetPgm@mailhost.wavma.org.