Events & Industry Engagement
Octavoscene actively contributes to the livestock and agricultural industry through conferences, webinars, and educational sessions. Our CEO, Dr Shaun Morris, regularly participates as a guest speaker, sharing expertise on animal health, feedlot management, and biosecurity.
Sernick Information Day
Sernick, together with Bonsmara SA, invites producers to an informative industry session focused on Foot-and-Mouth Disease and the road ahead for the livestock sector.
Entry is free, and producers of all breeds are welcome to attend.
The event will feature expert speakers from the veterinary, agricultural, and industry sectors, followed by a panel discussion addressing the challenges and future of livestock health management in South Africa.
FMD Symposium, 31 July 2026 – SAVE THE DATE
Octavoscene (Pty) Ltd is proud to host a landmark symposium focused on the global and local landscape of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD). We are bringing the world’s leading FMD authorities to South Africa for a rare, one-day intensive session. This event is a must-attend for veterinary professionals, livestock industry stakeholders, and biosecurity researchers. Featuring Distinguished Guest Speakers: Dr. Donald King: Head of the FAO World Reference Laboratory for Foot-and-Mouth Disease. A global authority in FMD surveillance, diagnostics, and viral evolution. Dr. Jonathan Arzt: Lead Scientist for FMD research at the USDA Plum Island Animal Disease Center, specialising in foreign animal diseases and outbreak response.Text content
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