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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 & Moderator: Dr. Donald King: Head of FAO World Reference Lab, Pirbright Institute, UK. Dr. Jonathan Arzt: Lead Scientist for FMD research, USDA Plum Island Animal Disease Center, USA. Dr. Michael Eschbaumer: Head of FMD Laboratory, Institute of Diagnostic Virology; Topic: The German Surveillance system and how they managed FMD. Dr. Chris Ashworth: Directs research and technical nutrition team worldwide, Zinpro USA. Prof. Armanda Bastos: Distinguished molecular biologist, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Moderator of the day: Dr. Gideon Bruckner, ARC, South Africa. Other Speakers to Be Included: Dr. Dirk Verwoerd Dr. Carla van der Merwe Dr. Anna-Marie Behrens Mrr. Wian Sülllwald Dr. David Gerber Detail Information Date 31 July 2026 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