ONLINE Event
19:00 CAT | WEDNESDAY 04 June 2025
Title: Insisting on a vaporiser setting of 2%, fact or fallacy?
Speaker: Dr Abdur Kadwa
For the Online events (May, June and August) the following rates would apply
Johannesburg Branch Member – Free
Pretoria Branch Member – Free
SAVA Member – R70
Non SAVA Member – R90
Veterinary Nurse – Free.
Abdur Rahmaan Kadwa BSc (Vet. Biol.), BVSc, MMedVet (Anaes), Dipl. ECVAA Specialist Anaesthesiologist
Dr Abdur grew up in a small sugar cane farming town on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal, where his passion for animals developed. He graduated from Onderstepoort in 2015, where his passion for anaesthesia was kindled during his final year of study. After completing community service, Abdur returned to Onderstepoort for a small animal internship and then residency in veterinary anaesthesia. In 2021, he graduated with a master’s in veterinary anaesthesia, allowing him to register as a veterinary specialist in South Africa. In 2022, Abdur wrote and passed his certifying exam for the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, granting him the privilege of being recognized as a specialist internationally. In 2024 Abdur joined the BVH team as our specialist anaesthesiologist and critical care specialist. Abdur particularly enjoys the anaesthesia of dogs for cardiothoracic procedures as well as post-operative intensive care. During his time off, Abdur enjoys fishing and traveling with his wife and three children
Programme 2025
IN PERSON EVENT | 19:00 CAT | Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead
Speaker: Dr Abdur Kadwa | Topic: Title: Insisting on a vaporiser setting of 2%, fact or fallacy?
Description: A brief (practical!) refresher on inhalational anaesthetic pharmacology and breathing systems.
ONLINE EVENT | 19:30 CAT
Speaker: Dr Remo Lobetti | TOPIC: Canine lower urinary tract | Proudly sponsored by Royal Canin
Lower urinary tract disorders in dogs encompass a variety of conditions that affect the bladder, urethra, and associated structures. These disorders often present with similar clinical signs and lead to a change in urination habits. Understanding the aetiology, clinical signs, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies for these conditions is essential for timely and effective therapy. This presentation will discuss urolithiasis, urinary tract infections, prostatic disorders, and incontinence; focusing on their pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic options disorders
ONLINE EVENT | 19:30 CAT
Speaker: Dr Brandon Wuserfeld Jansen | Topic: tbc | Proudly Sponsored by tbc
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IN PERSON EVENT | 19:00 CAT | Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead
Speaker: Estee van Zyl | Topic: tbc | Proudly Sponsored by MSD
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IN PERSON EVENT | 19:00 CAT | Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead
Speaker: Dr Greg Irvine Smith| Topic: tbc | Proudly Sponsored by Royal Canin
Onderstepoort Community Choir
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IN PERSON EVENT | 19:00 CAT | Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead
Speaker: Dr Dave Miller | Topic: tbc | Proudly Sponsored by Hills
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Please note – For the Online events (May, July and August) the following rates would apply
Johannesburg Branch Member – Free
Pretoria Branch Member – Free
SAVA Member – R70
Non SAVA Member – R90
Veterinary Nurse – Free
IN PERSON EVENTS
Johannesburg Branch Members – Free
All Other participants R325