Skukuza is the Kruger National Park’s largest rest camp and administrative headquarters.  It is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty trees along the river’s edge. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas. The Nombolo Mdhluli Conference Centre is a state of the art facility set in the heart of Skukuza rest camp and is accessible by road via the Paul Kruger Gate and by air through Airlink directly into Skukuza (from Cape Town as well as Johannesburg) 

It presents a unique opportunity for a relaxed conference atmosphere with the usual Equine vet camaraderie.

The 2025 SAEVA congress will be held over 4 days, from the 20th to the 23rd of February 2025, in Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa.  The Congress committee of SAEVA invites scientific abstracts for presentation as short (30 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.

Deadline for abstract submission: 15 October 2024

The submission of an abstract implies the author’s willingness to present the abstract at Congress. The presenter of each accepted abstract will receive free registration at Congress for the day of his/her presentation. However, travel, subsistence and accommodation expenses will not be offered.

Dr Keith Spargo

Scientific Committee: SAEVA

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.  After review of the abstracts successful authors will be notified within 2 weeks from deadline date. Submitters 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:

1. Must be in English and typed in MS-word format.
2. Abstracts may not exceed 350 words.
3. 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.
4. Must clearly indicate the organisation. (name and location of institution, clinic, practice etc).  if the affiliation of  co-workers differs, indicate the names and affiliations by corresponding numbers (Superscripts).
5. Must contain a list of references

CLICK HERE TO PROCEED or use the form below

 

 

Please fill out this registration form to attend SAEVA 2024. You will receive an automated email with your invoice immediately – payable upon registration or within 30 days For enquiries contact: Conferences@vetlink.co.za

Early-bird Rates – until 15 Augustus 2024

Keynote Speakers

Dr Bruce Bladon
BVM&S, Cert EP, DESTS, Dipl ECVS, FRCVS, RCVS & European Specialist in Equine Surgery

Bruce graduated from Edinburgh University in 1988. He joined O’Gorman Slater and Main (as it was then) in 1992. From 1995 to 1998 he undertook a Residency in Equine Surgery at Bristol University and then re-joined Donnington Grove Veterinary Group as principle equine surgeon. Bruce’s interest is equine surgery, including arthroscopy, fracture repair, colic and airway surgery. He was equine surgeon for the Rio Olympic Games. He was awarded a fellowship of the RCVS in 2016 for meritous contributions to clinical practice. He also involves himself in imaging including MRI, scintigraphy and radiology. He enjoys skiing and, similar to his skiing ability, is a low level rugby referee. He’s also been able to run the odd marathon. His wife and daughter have innumerable horses, while his son is an aspiring athlete.

Dr Richard Hepburn
BVSc MS(Hons) CertEM(IntMed) DipACVIM FRCVS

After graduating form Liverpool Vet School in 1997 Dicky worked in equine hospitals in the UK and New Zealand for 4 years doing a combination of sport horse and racehorse work. He then completed a 3 year combined internal medicine residency and Masters program at The Marion duPont Equine Medical Center in Virginia, USA.

Dicky was the first diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine to go into private equine practice in the UK and is recognised by the RCVS as a specialist in equine internal medicine. Since 2004 he has worked at the B&W Equine Hospital, a 40 vet equine practice in southwest England, which has been part of the CVS Group since 2017.

Dicky is a member of the ECEIM EGUS consensus committee, has been chair of the ACIVM specialty exam committee, advanced continuing education committee and a member of the ACVIM Board of Regents. He is also a contributing author to the textbook of Equine Neurology and the textbook of Equine Back and Neck Pathology.

Dicky has been a FEI treating vet at 5* Badminton Horse Trials for over 10 years and at the London International Horse Show, Olympia, Royal Windsor Horse Show, and was an onsite medicine specialist at the 2012 London Olympic Games. In 2018 he was awarded Fellowship of the RCVS for meritorious contribution to clinical practice.

SKUKUZA REST CAMP

Accommodation bookings and full payments for accommodation at Skukuza Restcamp MUST BE MADE BEFORE 14 AUGUST.  After this date all the accommodation bookings will be released and delegates will have to book on their own or book hotel accommodation at the Safari Lodge Hotel (see next tab)  Don’t delay booking your accommodation as the Skukuza Restcamp is popular year round and accommodation may be sold out at any time after the group accommodation are released on 15 August.

To book: Please fill in the form below with your name, check in and check out dates as well as what room type you would like e.g. (Single, sharing) You will be supplied with an invoice and upon payment the booking will be confirmed. 

Contact person for enquiries:

Prosper Lukhele, Vetlink, support@vetlink.co.za or phonr 023 346 1590

Detailed information about the different types of accommodation can be found here – please check carefully what is included. https://staging.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/camps/skukuza/tourism/availability.php

Accommodation Options:

SKUKUZA SAFARI LODGE 

Please fill in the form below to request accommodation at SKUKUZA SAFARI LODGE, National Kruger Park.  You will be supplied with an invoice that is payable before accommodation is confirmed.  To book: please fill in the form with your name, check in and check out dates as well as what room type you would like e.g. (Single, sharing). 

   

TRAVELING BY AIR

There are daily flights to the Kruger Park operating from Johannesburg to the Skukuza Airport. Daily flights also operate to Skukuza from Cape Town.  Transfers is available from the Airport to the camp: Please book here:  https://skukuzaairport.com/facilities/

Go to airlink’s website to book your flight: https://www.flyairlink.com/en/za/

Visit www.skukuzaairport.com for more information.

Airlink’s scheduled services to/from Skukuza Airport below:

TRAVELING BY ROAD

1. Paul Kruger Gate
   Take the N4 to Nelspruit. Then take the R40 to Hazyview via White River. From Hazyview, take the R536 to the gate. Allow between 5 to 6 hours for the trip to the gate. Skukuza Rest Camp is 12km away from the gate. Allow about 30 minutes for the drive to the camp.

2. Phabeni Gate
   Take the N4 to Nelspruit. Then take the R40 to Hazyview via White River. From Hazyview, take the R536 to the gate. Phabeni Gate is approximately 10 km from Hazyview. Allow between 5 to 6 hours for the trip to the gate. Skukuza Rest Camp is 39km from the gate. Allow about 1 and ¾ of an hour for the drive to the camp.

Map of Skukuza

Google maps location