Special Interest Groups

Veterinary History Society of South Africa Read More »

The Veterinary History Society of South Africa (VHS) was registered as a Not-for-Profit Company in August 2019, and replaced the SAVA’s Veterinary History Committee (VHC). The VHC had been established in 1995 under the Chairmanship of Dr Basil Pappin, whose drive had led to its formation. Ill-health unfortunately saw him resign in 1996 and he […]

Welfare Read More »

Please click here to the SAVA Recommendations to veterinarians for the control and management of feral cats. To view the South African National Standards pertaining to Animal care and Transport please click on the topic below Holding pens for wild herbivores at auction and in quarantine facilities Vehicles for the transportation of wild herbivores by road to

Complementary Veterinary Medicine Group Read More »

        In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in the interest and demand for complementary therapies for companion animals and horses in particular. This is a world-wide trend, evidenced locally by the steady growth of the Complementary Veterinary Medicine Group (CVMG), which was inaugurated 2000 by only a handful of

National Veterinary Clinicians Group Read More »

What is the National Veterinary Clinicians Group (NVCG)? The National Veterinary Clinicians Group is a subgroup of the South African Veterinary Association representing the interests of companion animal veterinarians in the broader veterinary community. Just like there are vets who have a particular interest in farm animals or vets who specialise in wildlife, so there

Animal Behaviour Interaction Group Read More »

CURRENTLY NOT ACTIVE Aims and objectives of ABIG The aim of ABIG is to promote the fields of animal behaviour and human-animal interaction in the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions. The objectives of the group are: To provide a forum for discussion and debate on issues relating to animal behaviour, veterinary behaviour therapy and human-animal

Veterinary Public Health Group Read More »

Terms of Reference: To promote the practice and advancement of community health with special reference to veterinary public health as defined in its broadest sense by the World Health Organisation and in particular, the part of public health which uses professional veterinary skills, knowledge and resources for the protection and improvement of human health. To