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Latest on WAVMA/WVC Aquatic Veterinary Sessions in south Africa

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
  • 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
  • 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:

  * World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association

  * International Aquatic Veterinary Biosecurity Consortium

  * South African Veterinary Association

  * University of Stellenbosch Aquaculture Program

  * Aquaculture Association of Southern Africa

  * Ziegler (Aquaculture Feed)

  * Three Steams Trout Farm & Smokehouse

  * Western Cape Department of Agriculture

 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact 2011AquaticVetPgm@mailhost.wavma.org.