We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jonathan Pycock and Dr. Rachel Gough as our keynote speakers for the 59th SAEVA Congress!We look forward to an inspiring programme filled with expert insights, engaging discussions and valuable learning.
Dr Giorgio Ricardi will be presenting a pre-congress wetlab. His main field of interest is orthopaedic disease racing and sport horses, with special emphasis on scintigraphy and diagnostic ultrasonography.
Keynotes
Dr. Jonathan Pycock
Keynote Speaker
Dr Jonathan Pycock graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 1983. He completed advanced training and a PhD in equine reproduction, focusing on breeding problems in the mare, before spending six years in equine practice in the UK and southern hemisphere.
Dr. Rachel Gough
Keynote Speaker
Rachel studied physiological sciences at Oxford University before graduating in veterinary medicine from Cambridge University. She became a recognised European and RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine in 2024 and has worked at leading equine hospitals in the UK and Australia. Her main interests are foal medicine and critical care.
Dr Giorgio Ricardi
Wetlab
Giorgio graduated from the University of Turin in 1989 and has extensive international experience in equine surgery and lameness. Since 2016, he has been a Senior Clinician at Donnington Grove Equine Hospital in the UK, specialising in orthopaedic conditions in sport and racehorses, with particular expertise in scintigraphy and diagnostic ultrasonography. He is a past president of SIVE and FEEVA and an ISELP-certified member.
Preliminary Programme
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Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton, Cape Town
Join us at Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, where inspiring conference facilities meet breathtaking ocean and Table Mountain views.When the conference ends, the experience continues. Relax on the beach, enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities, watch the sunset, or explore the best of Cape Town — from the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain to the Winelands and beyond.
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SAEVA ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 2027
The Congress committee of SAEVA invites scientific abstracts for presentation as short (20 min) oral presentations. Papers reviewing recent advances, or relating to research into matters concerning relevant topics that may be of interest to equine veterinarians, will be considered. Scientists, Private practitioners and State Veterinarians, are encouraged to submit abstracts. Single case reports will also be accepted if of exceptional interest. Presentations not accepted for oral presentations may be selected to be presented as posters. Authors wishing to submit abstracts must be able to present on any day of the congress.
GUIDELINE TO AUTHORS:
The abstract must be a complete but concise synopsis of the content that will be both informative and useful to the potential audience. The format for the abstracts is flexible, but should contain a clear objective, methods and results (where applicable) and a logical conclusion.Two independent people will review abstracts and successful authors will be notified within two weeks following the deadline fro submission. Authors must accept the terms and conditions for speakers. Abstracts that do not comply with the following format will be returned to the authors for corrections:Must be in English Abstracts may not exceed 350 words.Must clearly indicate the author’s name. Write names of authors in the order of last names and asterisk (*) the person who will be the presenter.Must clearly indicate the organization (name and location of institution, clinic, practice etc). If the affiliation of co-workers differs, indicate the names and affiliations by corresponding numbers (Superscripts).Must contain a list of references.
DEADLINE: 30 NOVEMBER 2027