The SAVA Eastern Free State Branch
invites you to their
2025 Annual Mini-congress
6-7 June 2025
On behalf of the SAVA Eastern Free State Branch, I am pleased to invite your participation at our 2025 Branch Congress, to be held at the Protea Hotel Marriot in Clarens.
I am looking forward to a productive and interactive congress and am confident that you will all enjoy and contribute to the Branch Congress.
You are welcome to contact our Congress Organisers to discuss your requirements for your participation at the Congress.
Dr TJ Boshoff
Eastern Free State Branch Chairperson
Registration details to follow.
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SPEAKERS
FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2025
- 12h00 – Arrival refreshments
- 13h00 – Welcome and Introduction (Dr TJ Boshoff, Eastern Free State Branch Chairperson)
- 13h10 – Anatomical and physiological function of the rumen and associated digestive conditions in feedlot cattle (Dr Jarred Morris)
- 14h40 – Consequences of Obesity in Canines and Felines (Dr Vanessa McClure)
- 15h20 – Afternoon refreshments
- 15h35 – This corneal ulcer is not healing what now (Dr Izak Venter)
- 16h15 – AGM – members only
- 17h15 – End of Congress day 1
- 18h00 – Social Dinner – Restaurant at Protea Hotel
SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2025
- 08h00 – Arrival refreshments
- 08h30 – Welcome by the Eastern Free State Chairperson
- 08h35 – Bovine respiratory disease with focus on pre- weaning calf immunology, metaphylaxis and therapeutic options (Dr Jarred Morris)
- 09h20 – Equine tendon ultrasonography: You don’t need the foreign legion to identify a tendon lesion (Dr Keith Spargo)
- 10h00 – Morning refreshments
- 10h30 – Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (Dr Izak Venter)
- 11h15 – Dealing with Diabetes (Dr Vanessa McClure)
- 12h00 – Equine skull radiography: You don’t always need a CT to get to the root of problem (Dr Keith Spargo)
- 12h45 – Lunch
- 13h45 – Examination of the canine eye (Dr Izak Venter)
- 14h30 – Profitability Takes GUTS (Dr De Wet Barnard)
- 15h15 – Afternoon refreshments – grab and go
- 15h30 – RMIS update (Dr Danie Odendaal) – to be confirmed
- 16h15 – Congress ends
Protea Hotel Clarens
A luxurious retreat in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains
This luxurious four-star retreat is nestled in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, near the Golden Gate National Park and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho. Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens exudes sheer style, luxury and design that blends in with the natural splendour of Clarens—the inspiration of artists, eco-lovers and tourists who simply enjoy exploring this tranquil, magical landscape. The hotel takes special pride in its warm hospitality, with 70 luxurious rooms and high-end meeting room facilities that can seat up to 100 delegates. So Whether you are planning a romantic getaway, a team-building exercise, a business conference or an African safari, prepare for an experience of a lifetime.
ACCOMMODATION
Our rooms are luxurious and fresh, with selected rooms offering stunning mountain views. Air-conditioning and tea/coffee-making facilities create a comfortable space. All rooms feature spacious en-suite bathrooms and are equipped with a 32-inch flat screen TV with premium movie channels.
Up to 500MB of free Wi-Fi, a TV and an electronic safe come standard in our rooms.
RATES
- Single bed & breakfast – R1,950
- Sharing bed & breakfast – R2,200 per room
DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES HERE
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By partnering with us, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary care.
Join us in making this event a resounding success!
REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Your completed registration and successful payment will be acknowledged via email with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will only be processed or confirmed once payment has been made. Please contact us at [email protected] if you do not receive your confirmation as this may effect future communications from us.
All registrations must be paid by the closing date.
NAME BADGE
Each delegate will receive a name badge when they check in at the registration desk. The badge will be your official pass to obtain entry to all sessions and social functions. You are responsible for having your badge clearly visible at all times and must be clearly visible at all times to obtain entry to all sessions and to social functions.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Credit Card
Please note online payments can be made directly after registration. Accepted credit cards: MasterCard, Visa.
EFT
Electronic Bank Transfers can be made to:
Account Name: Savetcon (Pty) Ltd
Bank Details: Standard Bank
Branch: Brooklyn (051001)
Account Number: 011846496
Currency: ZAR
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
REF: INVOICE NUMBER
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be notified in writing to the Congress Secretariat at [email protected] or [email protected]
Cancellations before 24 April 2025 will incur a ZAR 300.00 cancellation fee.
Cancellations from 25 April 2025 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations on or after 24 June 2025 will receive no refund.
DISCLAIMER
The programme is correct at the time of publishing. The organisers reserve the right to delete, modify or alter items from the programme or to delete, modify or alter any aspect of the congress time tabling and delivery at their sole discretion and without notice. Neither the host organisation(s) nor the Congress Secretariat will accept any liability for any loss or inconvenience caused to any party consequent to such changes.
INSURANCE
Registration fees do not include insurance. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the Congress and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include:
- Loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Congress or through cancellation of the Congress
- Loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason
- Loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within South Africa
- Failure to utilise tours or pre-booked arrangements due to airline delay
- Force Majeure or any other reason
- Medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover)
- Loss or damage to personal property
- Additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered
- Medical expenses.
Although every effort will be made to ensure your health and safety, the Organizers cannot accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the delegates, either during, or as a result of the meeting. Please ensure that your property is insured for any eventuality and that you do have adequate personal insurance, medical cover and life insurance.
INDEMNITY
The Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless, the Congress Organisers and/or any of their appointed suppliers to the Congress, its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or in connection with the Participant’s attendance at the congress, including but not limited to any injury to persons or property, or any violation of applicable laws or regulations. This indemnity obligation shall survive the termination of this agreement and the Participant’s attendance at the congress.
Congress Secretariat
SAVETCON Event Management
Melanie Pretorius
[email protected]
+27(0)71 587 2920