August 30, 2020

The 69th Annual International WDA 14th Biannual EWDA Joint Conference will take place from August 30th to September 5th in Cuenca, Spain.

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May 20, 2020

The conference will be held from May 20th to 23rd 2020 at WILDLANDS Adventure Zoo Emmen, in The Netherlands. At the zoo you can travel the world in one day, though the jungle, savannah and polar region. Discover new areas, be close with the animals, and experience exiting adventures! 

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The European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Vets annual conference provides an opportunity to present new research and learn about the latest advances in zoo and wildlife health, welfare, conservation and management. Participants also have the opportunity to take part in practical workshops, round table discussions and to network with colleagues. The conference is attended by wildlife researchers, managers and veterinarians from all over the world. It is usually held in May each year and hosted by a European zoo or wildlife institute.

March 05, 2020

The Wildlife Group of the SAVA conference will be held at the Arnold Theiler Building, Lecture Hall 1-35 at the Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria at Onderstepoort, Pretoria, South Africa.
The 3-day conference on 5,6 and 7 March 2020 is preceded by a workshop day.
Main topics of the conference will cover but are not limited to: Immobilisation, Infectious diseases, Clinical case studies, Captive breeding and Environmental and One Health.
The conference aims to provide an international platform for researchers and veterinarians with an interest in wildlife and wildlife management to present their knowledge and experience.

October 13, 2019

The 7th annual meeting of the International Society of Wildlife Endocrinology will take place from October 13th to 16th 2019 at the Kruger National park, South Africa and is hosted by the Mammal Research Institute of the Universtiy of Pretoria.

August 04, 2019

The Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are proud to be co-hosting the 68th International WDA Conference in 2019. This event will be held at the Granlibakken Lake Tahoe Conference Center in Tahoe City, CA (http://granlibakken.com/) from August 4 – 9, 2019. Situated in the High Sierra and on the north shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe, it will act as a wonderful introduction to our proposed theme – “Fostering Resiliency in a Time of Change” – where climate change and political challenges can be discussed as they relate to wildlife health and conservation or management concerns. 

June 11, 2019

Save the date!

June 11 - 15, 2019
Kolmarden, Sweden

jointly organised by
Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW)
European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV)
European College of Zoological Medicine (ECZM)
Kolmarden Wildlife Park

March 07, 2019

The wildlife group of the SAVA annual congress 2019 will take place from March 7th to 9th at the Misty Hills Conference Centre, Lanseria, Gauteng, South Africa.

October 07, 2018

(Zoo and Wildlife Health Conference)

October 6th - 12th, 2018
in Prague, Czech Republic

organised by the
Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW)

European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV)
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)

Prague Zoo

August 05, 2018

We are excited to announce that the Wildlife Disease Association is hosting their

67th Annual International Conference in St. Augustine, FL on August 5-10, 2018. 

This conference provides an interdisciplinary setting for wildlife health, conservation and management experts and practitioners from around the world to exchange ideas, share best practices and give formal presentations on the latest in wildlife health management and conservation. WDA includes many different professional specialties and you do not need to be a WDA member to participate. All interested individuals are invited to attend.

Registration and abstract submission information will be posted soon on the conference website.

March 01, 2018

SAVE THE DATE - March 1st to 3rd 2018

The Wildlife Group of the SAVA annual congress in Gauteng, South Africa.

Venue: Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa

Muldersdrift, Gauteng, South Africa

The Southern Africa WDA Student Chapter will organize a variety of student activities such as a (free) student workshop and mentor mixer.

Deadline for Abstract submission is December 15th!

Please send to conferences@vetlink,co.za

April 25, 2017

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) with the Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) will jointly hold their Golden Jubilee celebrations, an International conference and a World Veterinary Day at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya as from 25th to 29th April, 2017.

Important dates

• Tue 25Th April, 2017 – CVA Meeting and arrival of delegates

• Wed 26Th April, 2017 – Scientific conference and opening ceremony

• Thu 27Th April, 2017:

  • Scientific Conference

  • The KVA Annual General Meeting

  • Excursions for international guests

• Fri 28Th April, 2017 – Scientific Conference and Closing Ceremony

• Sat 29Th April, 2017 – World veterinary day celebrations and livestock producers exhibition

The conference programme will include oral paper and poster presentations and enlightening discussions and talks relating to all aspects of, “Veterinary Contribution to Sustainable Livelihoods and growth in developing economies”, specific information on the sub-themes will be shared soon, so bookmark this page. 

June 26, 2017

World Aquaculture 2017 will take place from June 26th to 30th in CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.

For additional information about the IAVBC or the Special Session on aquatic biosecurity that focuses on the prevention, control and eradication of aquatic infectious diseases, see www.fisch.vetmed.uni-muenchen.de/biosecurity.

July 03, 2017

A fully combined congress of the ESSA and ZSSA will be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The dates for this congress are 3-7 July 2017.

During this meeting, current topics such as climate change, integrated pest management, biological control, biodiversity loss and human-wildlife conflict will be discussed.
Entomologists and zoologists from South African and international research institutions as well as members of the public sector attend these events, along with many postgraduate students, making it an ideal opportunity for showcasing IMP Microscopes as a company.

July 23, 2017

The 66th WDA Annual International Conference will take place in Chiapas, Mexico from July 23 – 28. Looking forward to seeing you there!

September 24, 2017

The 3rd International Congress on Parasites of Wildlife will take place from 24th-29th September at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

After the success of this event in 2014, and due to the demand and enthusiasm of the previous delegates, the congress will be held every three years.
Apart from interesting presentations about the parasites of wildlife to stimulate the mind, delegates can relax in the tranquillity of the park and enjoy its wildlife. It will be the perfect opportunity to strengthen existing friendships and collaborations and forge new ones. As in 2014, the congress will be hosted by the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa (PARSA) and will thus also include the 46th annual meeting of this society.

November 21, 2017

A collaborative event bringing together stakeholders in One Health in South Africa in celebration of International One Health Day. The event will be marked by scientific presentations highlighting One Health issues in the country and how collaboration between academic scientists, human and animal health and industry can solve these problems. The symposium intends to address the impact on humans including health and social issues, animal welfare and food security, and environmental issues and trade for the country, and investigate possible control options.

Four zoonotic disease problems of current relevance in South Africa that can be addressed through closer collaboration have been selected:

• Avian Influenza

• Brucellosis and Bovine TB

• Rabies

• Vector-borne diseases: mosquito borne diseases (Rift Valley Fever; West Nile virus); tick-borne diseases (CCHF; Rickettsia)

Speakers from Academia, government and industry have been invited to give presentations on their research, policies and control options.

Organizing Committee (for the National One Health Forum): Paidamwoyo Mutowembwa (ARC-OVR), Wanda Markotter (UP), Marietjie Venter (UP), Jacqueline Weyer (NICD), Misheck Mulumba (ARC-OVR), Delille Wessels (ARC-OVR) and Claude Sabeta (ARC-OVR).

Date: Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Venue: Agricultural Research Council - Onderstepoort Veterinary Research.

Format: Invited speakers from Universities, Government (DAFF/DOH/DEA and Provinces) and showcase section for governmental departments, industry and student-led one health projects.

Attendance: Free

December 06, 2017

Wildlife Disease Association (WDA)-Africa Middle East (AME) Section has organized a WDA-AME Wildlife Disease Symposium as part of the 11th Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) Scientific Conference that will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) in Arusha, Tanzania from 6-8 December 2017.