The SAVA Oranje Vaal Branch
invites you to their annual congress
On behalf of the SAVA Oranje Vaal Branch, I am pleased to invite your participation at our 2026 Branch Congress, to be held at Khaya iBubesi in Parys.
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 Nicolaas Bester
Oranje Vaal Branch Chairperson
Registration is open.
| Full Registrations | |
| Member fee | R2,850.00 |
| Non-member fee | R3,650.00 |
| Vet Nurse/Vet Tech/Retired Vet | R2,050.00 |
| Student | R2,050.00 |
| Accompanying Person – refreshments & lunch | R1,500.00 |
| Day Registrations | |
| Member fee – 17 April | R1,100.00 |
| Member fee – 18 April | R1,750.00 |
| Non-member fee – 17 April | R1,300.00 |
| Non-member fee – 18 April | R2,350.00 |
| Vet Nurse/Vet Tech/Retired- 17 April | R900.00 |
| Vet Nurse/Vet Tech/Retired- 18 April | R1,150.00 |
| Student – 17 April | R900.00 |
| Student – 18 April | R1,150.00 |
| Accompanying Person – refreshments & lunch – 17 April | R850.00 |
| Accompanying Person – refreshments & lunch – 18 April | R1,000.00 |
| Social Function | |
| Dinner – all | R550.00 |
Registration for full congress includes:
- Arrival refreshments
- Mid-morning refreshments
- Lunches
- Presentations of all speakers that have approved distribution.
- EXCLUDED: Social Dinner on 17 April
Registration for day congress includes:
- Arrival refreshments (on day of attendance)
- Mid-morning refreshments (on day of attendance)
- Lunch (on day of attendance)
- Presentations of all speakers that have approved distribution.
- EXCLUDED: Social Dinner on 17 April
Registration for accompanying person includes:
- Arrival refreshments
- Mid-morning refreshments
- Lunches
- EXCLUDED: Social Dinner on 17 April and attendance to congress sessions.
FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026
- 12h00 – Arrival refreshments at Khaya Ibhubesi
- 13h00 – Welcome and introduction by Branch Chairperson (Dr Nicolaas Bester)
- 13h05 – Cutting edge Research on giraffes (Prof. Francois Deacon, University of the Free State)
- 14h05 – Hemorrhagic tendencies in cattle with emphasis on neonatal calves (Dr Vossie Vorster, Vetdiagnostix)
- 14h45 – Sponsor showcase
- 15h00 – Afternoon refreshments
- 15h30 – Wound Management in Small Animals (Dr Ryan Walton)
- 16h10 – The corneal ulcer is not healing, what now? (Dr Izak Venter)
- 16h50 – Review on Cruciate Disease (Dr Ryan Walton)
- 17h30 – End of congress day 1
- 18h15 – Social dinner
SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026
- 08h00 – Arrival refreshments
- 08h30 – Welcome by Branch chairperson (Dr Nicolaas Bester)
- 08h35 – Rumen hypoplasia in South African feedlot lambs (Dr Jarred Morris)
- 09h30 – MSD Animal Health
- 10h15 – Mid-morning refreshments
- 10h45 – Branch AGM (members only)
- 11h45 – Ocular ultrasound (Dr Izak Venter)
- 12h30 – FMD Update (Dr Shaun Morris)
- 13h15 – Sponsor Showcase
- 13h30 – Lunch
- 14h30 – Canine mast cell tumors – an update on diagnosis, histology and prognosis (Dr Vossie Vorster, Vetdiagnostix)
- 15h15 – Bovine respiratory disease with focus on pre-weaning calf immunology, metaphylaxis and therapeutic options (Dr Jarred Morris)
- 16h00 – Congress Ends
KHAYA iBHUBESI
Khaya iBhubesi offers versatile and unique conferencing facilities and private function rooms. Khaya iBhubesi has its own on-site Internet café and business centre.
ACCOMMODATION
Khaya iBhubesi offers secure and exclusive accommodation, each room with its own distinctive appearance and ambience, providing ultimate luxury through simplicity.
Fully serviced, the Mufasa Guesthouse is the pivot point in this picturesque environment boasting a rich sensuous tapestry of designer living. Khaya iBhubesi’s accommodation is a delightful mix of a “traditional” African design with a touch of modern.
Mufasa Guesthouse | African Suites | Riverside Suites | Riverine Suites | Garden Suites | Nyala Log Cabins
The African Suites , Riverside Suites, Riverine Suites , Garden Suites and Nyala Log Cabins all boast innovative African interiors which will awaken your senses through the bold use of colour and textures, ultimately creating a rich mixture of urban flair and country living
RATES (all rates include 15% VAT)
- Standard suites – Bed & Breakfast package (single) – R1,580 pp
- Standard suites – Bed & Breakfast package (sharing) – R1,270 pp sharing (R2,540 per room)
- Log Cabins – Bed & Breakfast package (single) – R1,035 pp
- Guesthouse – Bed & Breakfast package (single) – R2,430 pp
- Guesthouse – Bed & Breakfast package (sharing) – R1,970 pp sharing (R3,940 per room)
Accommodation can be booked on the registration system.
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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 Organisers at [email protected]
Cancellations from 27 March 2026 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations on or after 27 March 2026 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 Organisers
SAVETCON Event Management
Melanie Pretorius
[email protected]