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South African Veterinary Association (SAVA)

P.O. Box 24033
Monument Park
Pretoria 0105
Republic of South Africa
Tel: +27 012 346 1150
Fax: +27 012 346 2929
E-mail: elize@sava.co.za
Website: www.sava.co.za

President: Dr. Clive Peter Marwick
Tel: +27 051 943 0436
Fax: +27 051 943 0626
E-mail: clocvet@cybertrade.co.za or president@sava.co.za

WSAVA Representative
Dr. Kevin Stevens
Ballito Veterinary Hospital
P.O. Box 845
Ballito 4420
Tel: + 27-32 9462052
Fax:+27-86 5124452
E-mail: kvet@eastcoast.co.za

Membership: 500 (as of Mar 2010)

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NVCG 2009 Annual Report (posted March 2010)

1. Membership trends:

• Current membership stands at approximately 500 members
• CE courses encourage new members to join
• Outstanding subscriptions are becoming an increasing problem
• Our secretary is actively pursuing outstanding subscriptions

2. Continuing Education:

DERMATOLOGY COURSE-Prof Andy Hilliar 5 August 2009

Andy Hilliar graduated from OP in 1982. He worked as a specialist dermatologist in Australia until 1996. He is currently Head of Dermatology at Ohio State University. On his recent visit to Cape Town we were able to convince him to deliver lectures on a practical approach to alopecia and the uses of cyclosporine. The course was well attended and once again we are in- debted to our sponsors.

SURGERY COURSE –Prof.Dan Smeak 5 and 6 November 2009.

Prof Dan Smeak, a professor of Surgery from Colorado State University presented a short hands-on surgical course at Qwantani near Harrismith in the Free State. This was well received and attended and proved most valuable
TOPICS INCLUDED:
1 ABDOMINAL EXPLORATION-ORGAN BIOPSY TECHNIQUES
2 BOTH LATERAL AND VENTRAL BULLA OSTEOTOMY AS IT RELATES TO BOTH DOG AND CAT
3 SIMPLE INCISIONAL GASTROPEXY TECHNIQUES
4 PARAMEDIAN APPROACH TO CAUDAL ABDOMEN
5 VOCAL CHORD RESECTION/ LARYNGEAL TIE BACK

Dr Pamela Williams Accompanied Prof Smeak and covered the following:

1 BAD FIGHT WOUNDS AND SHOCK IN THE DOG AND CAT WITH THE DIFFERENCES HIGHLIGHTED
2 EMERGENCY TODAY --PROBLEMS TOMORROW
3 RADIOGRAPHS OF EMERGENCY PATIENTS WITH CASE DISCUSSION
4 ANIMALS THAT PRESENT ACUTELY COLLAPSED
5 TRAUMA- INITIAL STABILIZATION AND TREATMENT
6 TRAUMA -RECOGNITION OF INJURIES

GASTRO-ENTEROLOGY COURSE-Prof. Stan Marks 14 Jan 2010

Prof Stan Marks, an Onderstepoort graduate with 3 veterinary specialty doctorates was generously sponsored by Cube Route and delivered an evening course on Canine Dysphagia. There was a good turn out and on all accounts the delegates were singing Stan’s praises. A big thank you to Sarah, Bruce and Wendy.

SURGERY COURSE 29 APRIL 2010

Dr.Geraldine Hunt is a professor in surgery from the University of Sydney,
Australia; and we are very excited to welcome her to speak to us in Cape
Town.
Her research includes the following topics: Congenital porto-systemic shunts
in small animals (genetics, embryology, diagnosis and treatment); congenital
cardiovascular disease in small animals; Cardiovascular and thoracic
surgery; Reconstructive surgery of skin.
FOR MORE INFORMATON CONTACT <mailto:traceyo@iafrica.com>
nvcgadmin@iafrica.com / tel. 032 525 5421
VENUE: Protea Hotel Victoria Junction, cnr Somerset &
Ebenezer roads, Greenpoint
DATE: 29th April 2010
TIME: 19h00 to start 19h45
PAYMENT: Members: R400; Non-Members: R500. Fee includes
lecture, dinner, tea and coffee. Cash bar.
CONTACT: Course booking officer; Tracey Ogilvie (
<mailto:traceyo@iafrica.com> nvcgadmin@iafrica.com or fax 0865649556).

Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound Course MAY 2010 – Prof. Robert Kirberger

A third session of ultrasound lectures and practical specifically on echo-cardiography is planned for May 2010. This is an advanced practical ultrasound course aimed at clinicians with a special interest in ultrasound. We plan to present this at Vethouse in Pretoria. This specialized course will have very limited numbers and a first come first reserved basis.

3. Public relations:

Nothing specific to report

4. Internal communication:

Members have been kept informed of activities and news via our newsletter, sms and e-mails. A google group has been started and members are encouraged to join and participate. Please contact traceyo@iafrica.com for more details. The committee meets quarterly via telephone-conferences and annually at a central venue. Administration is via our Secretary Tracey Ogilvie. Tracey can also be contacted on 032 5255421 during office hours: MON –FRI 8AM TO 4 PM

5. Report on activities:-see separate WSAVA report

6. International relations:
NVCG Chairman, Kevin Stevens will be attending WSAVA congress in Geneva to represent SAVA, NVCG at the International Assembly

7. Any matters for discussion and decision by Federal Council:

Role of SAVA PR

8. Financial report annually:

We have a positive cash flow. Working financials have been forwarded to Vethouse.

CONCLUSION:

1. FOR NOTIFICATION - None

2. FOR DISCUSSION –SAVA PR

3. FOR RESOLUTION - None

4. FOR RECOMMENDATION – SAVC gets clear legislation gazetted making it illegal for laymen to dock tails; SAVC gets involved with legislation pertaining to Vet shops

DR.KEVIN STEVENS

NVCG CHAIRMAN/
WSAVA REPRESENTATIVE
25 March 2010