Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Symposium 2026
FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE (FMD) SYMPOSIUM 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. Detail Information Date 31 July 231026 City Pretoria, South Africa Venue Heartfelt Arena, 1000 Voortrekker Street Availability Limited Seating Available How to RSVP Due to the high-profile nature of our guest speakers and limited venue capacity, we encourage early registration. To secure your seat, please contact Jurené Botha: Email: orders@octavoscene.co.za

