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Be sure to check back - [CE Accreditation](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/ce-information/) - CE Accreditation CE Accreditation Each veterinarian and veterinarian technician should claim only the number of hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity. Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) The 50th World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is accredited by the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) to provide the following CE activity for - [Register for WSAVA 2026](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/register-for-wsava-2026/) - Register for WSAVA 2026 REGISTER HERE More information to follow soon. Registration CategorySUPER EARLY RATE!! (until Oct 19 only!)Early BirdRegularLate WSAVA/ FECAVA Member* 400.00 € 440.00 € 760.00 € 985.00 € PSAVA/ USAVA Member* 200.00 € 230.00 € 415.00 € 605.00 € WSAVA/FECAVA CEE / LIC/ LATAM*/** 250.00 € 290.00 € 485.00 € 605.00 € WSAVA/FECAVA Non-Member** 700.00 € 805.00 € 950.00 - [Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE)](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/registry-of-approved-continuing-education-race/) - Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) CE Accreditation Each veterinarian and veterinarian technician should claim only the number of hours of credit actually spent in the educational activity. Please refer to the program for the specific number of credits awarded for each session. Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) The 50th World Small Animal Veterinary - [2025 Photo Gallery](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/photo-gallery/) - 2025 Photo Gallery WSAVA 2025 in Rio de Janeiro: How we experienced it DAY ONEDAY TWODAY THREEDAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE Watch how we experienced it Your browser does not support the video tag. - [Abstract Guidelines & Submission](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/abstract-guidelines-submission/) - Abstract Guidelines & Submission Abstracts accepted for poster or oral presentation at the Congress will be published in a special issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice at the discretion of the Scientific Committee Abstract E-Book Tuesday, January 28, 2025Abstract Submission Opens Monday, May 12, 2025Abstract Submission Deadline Ens of JuneAbstract Notifications Sent OutAbstract - [WSAVA 2025 Congress Party](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/wsava-2025-congress-party/) - WSAVA 2025 Congress Party Get Ready for the WSAVA 2025 Congress Party! bbbb We invite you to celebrate alongside us the 50th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress (WSAVA 2025). Join your colleagues and peers for a night full of surprises. Date: 26th of September Time: 8:30 PM Location: Rio Center, Amphitheater building Dress Code: - [Executive Board](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/executive-board/) - Executive Board Dr Jim BerryPresident [modal_popup_box btnalign=”center” toppadding=”10″ btnradius=”8″ titletext=”Dr Jim Berry” btntext=”Biography” btnclr=”#ffffff” hoverclr=”#ffffff” btnbg=”#ef3d67″ hoverbg=”#ef3d67″ bodybg=”#3b3b3b” titlebg=”#ffffff” bgclr=”#ffffff”]I have been in clinical practice for 34 years, working in 3 different areas of Canada. In the past 15 years, I have concentrated on companion animal lameness and pain management employing an integrated approach to - [Industry Sessions Timetable](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/industry-supported-sessions-timetable/) - Industry Sessions Timetable Company Name Date Time Location Session Details Merck Animal Health Thu, 25th Sept 12:45 – 13:45 Room 203 BC Click here Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Thu, 25th Sept 15:40-16:10 Exhibition Hall Click here Merck Animal Health Fri, 26th Sept 12:45 – 13:45 Room 203 BC Click here SonoScape Medical Corp. - [WSAVA 2025 Highlights](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/wsava-2025-highlights/) - WSAVA 2025 Highlights Curious to learn more about WSAVA 2025’s speakers and their lectures? The video gallery below will give you a first glance of our renowned speakers as well as let you what you can expect from the different sessions, which topics will be addressed, why those topics are important, and how they will - [Know Before You Go](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/general-information/) - Know Before You Go Here is some important information you might need when attending WSAVA 2025 in Rio De Janeiro. Venue Riocentro Avenida Salvador Allende, 6555 – Barra da Tijuca, Río de Janeiro, Brasil https://riocentro.com.br/ Congress Dates & Time Zone The official WSAVA 2025 Congress Dates are: 25-27 September 2025 and the Congress will officially - [Discover Rio de Janeiro](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/discover-rio-de-janeiro/) - Your browser does not support the video tag. Rio de Janeiro is not just a city – it’s a captivating blend of tradition and innovation! Nestled between towering mountains and pristine beaches, the city is equally famous for its culture, seen in its music, cuisine, and people, who live life with unparalleled energy and passion. - [Fun(d) Activity](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/fund-activity/) - Fun(d) Activity Dance Samba, Support a Good Cause! In collaboration with: Be active for a good cause! Participate in the Funding Activity organized by Pro Salus Foundation. This will be a class that takes participants on a journey through Afro-Brazilian cultural roots and culminates in samba, offering an enriching, inclusive, and joyful experience while collecting - [Become a #WSAVA2025 Ambassador](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/become-a-wsava2025-ambassador/) - Become a #WSAVA2025 Ambassador Will you be our ambassador? Join the #WSAVA2025 conversation! We’re looking for passionate veterinary professionals and students to become Social Media Ambassadors for WSAVA 2025. This is your chance to be part of a global initiative and share your voice with the international veterinary community. We are looking for a diverse - [Getting Around Rio de Janeiro](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/getting-around-rio-de-janeiro/) - Getting Around Rio de Janeiro Rio Center Congress Venue Address: Avenida Salvador Allende, 6555 – Barra da Tijuca, Río de Janeiro, Brasil https://riocentro.com.br/ Speakers’ Hotel: Laguna Barra Hotel, Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 – Portão C – Barra Olímpica, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22783-127, Brazil If you are staying in the Laguna Barra Hotel- you - [Guidelines for Moderators](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/guidelines-for-moderators/) - Guidelines for Moderators BEFORE THE CONGRESS: Please familiarize yourself with the program, session and speakers. Please prepare some backup questions. AT THE CONGRESS: BEFORE THE SESSION STARTS Approximately two minutes before the start of each session, please ask people to take their seats, encouraging them to sit towards the front and center. You should announce - [Photo Contest](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/photo-contest/) - Photo Contest WSAVA 2025 Photo Contest: Share Your #MyWSAVA Moment! WSAVA 2025 is all about connection, discovery, and inspiration. We want to see the moments that make this congress memorable for you! Whether it’s a powerful presentation, a meaningful conversation with colleagues, or an inspiring experience in Rio, we want to know what makes #MyWSAVA - [WSAVA 2025 App](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/app/) - WSAVA 2025 App Get the full experience at WSAVA 2025 Maximize Your Experience with the WSAVA 2025 App! The WSAVA 2025 Meeting App is now available for download. Browse the program, view e-posters, see all the speakers, ask questions during the sessions, and plan your daily schedule with ease. NEW this year: Can’t make it - [Origami Guide](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/origami-guide/) - Origami Guide Make Your Own Origami Recycle the paper of the scientific program by making different animal origamis from this guide or surprise your colleagues with your skills. View Guide - [Pre-Congress Workshops](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/pre-congress-seminars/) - Pre-Congress Workshops Pre-Congress Workshops at WSAVA 2025: Essential Insights for Veterinary Professionals Join us for two in-depth pre-congress workshops at WSAVA 2025, designed for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in specialized areas. These workshops offer unique opportunities to learn from leading experts and engage in thought-provoking discussions on critical topics in veterinary science. - [e-Poster Guidelines](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/e-poster-guidelines/) - e-Poster Guidelines e-Poster Viewing Presenters are requested to upload their e-Poster by the deadline. e-Poster viewings will not have a dedicated session time and will be available for viewing during Exhibition opening hours near the Exhibition area and on the mobile app. Only e-Posters of registered participants will be displayed. Instructions for the Preparation of - [Industry Manual](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/industry-manual/) - Industry Manual Dear Supporter, We are happy to present you with the WSAVA 2025 Industry Manual which will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 25th -27th September 2025. Venue Address Rio Centro Av. Salvador Allende, 6555, Barra Olímpica https://riocentro.com.br/ This manual covers important information and is designed to assist in preparing for your - [Exhibition Technical Manual](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/exhibition-technical-manual/) - Exhibition Technical Manual Dear Exhibitor, This Exhibitor Technical Manual contains important information designed to assist you in preparing for the WSAVA 2025 Exhibition. The Exhibition will be held as part of the 50th World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 25-27 September 2025. We are organizing, for the - [Sustainability Recommendations for Exhibitors](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/sustainability-recommendations-for-exhibitors/) - Sustainability Recommendations for Exhibitors We’ve put together some valuable insights and best practices to help you design and engage with your booth, promotional materials, and services in a way that minimizes environmental impact. By following these simple steps, you can ensure your participation in WSAVA 2025 supports our sustainability goals while enhancing the overall experience - [Promotional Toolkit for Supporters & Exhibitors](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/industry-promotional-toolkit/) - Promotional Toolkit for Supporters & Exhibitors READY TO SHOWCASE YOUR PRESENCE AT #WSAVA2025?Use these social media cards to let your network know you're part of the action! Follow us for the latest industry news and updates, and don’t forget to tag #WSAVA2025 – let’s make some noise together! Proud WSAVA 2025 Supporter Use for your - [Security in Rio](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/security-in-rio/) - Security in Rio Rio Operations Center (COR) The Rio Operations Center (COR) was the first Olympic equipment delivered by Rio’s City Hall. Inaugurated in December 2010, six years before the Rio 2016 Games, the building serves as the headquarters for the integration of urban operations in the municipality. About 30 agencies (municipal secretariats and utilities) - [Welcome Message](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/welcome-message/) - Welcome Message Dear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that the Associação Nacional de Clínicos Veterinários do Brasil (ANCLIVEPA BRASIL) welcomes all of you to the 50th World Small Animal Veterinary Association World Congress to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 25-27 September 2025. We are organizing, for the first time simultaneously, - [Important Information for Sponsors & Exhibitors](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/important-information-for-sponsors-exhibitors/) - Important Information for Sponsors & Exhibitors Exhibition Technical ManualClick Here SUSTAINABILITY Tips & Tricks for ExhibitorsClick Here Industry ManualClick Here Industry Sessions TimetableClick Here ProspectusContact Us - [Confirmed Sponsors & Exhibitors](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/confirmed-sponsors-exhibitors/) - Confirmed Sponsors & Exhibitors - [Guidelines for Invited Speakers](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/guidelines-for-invited-speakers/) - Guidelines for Invited Speakers Who are these guidelines for? Invited speakers Presenting authors of abstracts selected for Oral Presentation. Presentation Slides Your first slide should be the title slide with your presentation title, your name and credentials, your institution or company and your city and country. In compliance with CE/CPD requirements all speakers have to - [Practical Workshops (sponsored by IDEXX)](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/idexxsponsoredworkshops/) - Practical Workshops (sponsored by IDEXX) We’re excited to present the opportunity to join two engaging, hands-on workshops—proudly sponsored by IDEXX, and led in partnership with NAVC! These interactive sessions are designed to enhance your clinical expertise through practical, skills-based learning. As a participant, you will have the chance to work directly with training tools and - [Register](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/register/) - Register REGISTER HEREINSCREVA-SE AQUI Registration fees (in USD): Fees apply to payments received prior to the indicated deadlines. CategoryEarly Rate till September 14 2025Late/ Onsite Rate From September 15 2025 WSAVA Member *$ 440$ 560 ANCLIVEPA Member Professional *$ 150$ 200 ANCLIVEPA Member Student ****$ 100$ 150 WSAVA Member CEE / LIC and LMIC **$ - [](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/12762-2/) - Committees of the 8th Annual Conference of American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP25) Executive Committee Carla Lamb, MDAABIP President Program Organizing Committee Chair Sonali Sethi, MDAABIP President Elect Ashutosh Sachdeva, MBBSAABIP Secretary-TreasurerProgram Organizing Committee (POC) Laura Frye, MDScientific Program Committee Chair Jose De Cardenas, MDScientific Program Committee Co-Chair Abdul Hamid Alraiyes, MDSimulation Chair - [Be ready for WSAVA 2025, a unique experience!](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/be-ready-for-wsava-2025-unique-experience/) - Be ready for WSAVA 2025, a unique experience! Your browser does not support the video tag. - [Group Registration form](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/group-registration-form/) - Group Registration form - [Abstract Topics](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/abstract-topics/) - Abstract Topics 1. Anatomic Pathology 2. Anesthesia 3. Animal Welfare 4. Behavior 5. Cardiology 6. Clinical Pathology 7. Critical care and emergency medicine 8. Dentistry 9. Dermatology 10. Diagnostic imaging 11. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 12. Endocrinology 13. Exotics 14. Feline medicine 15. Gastroenterology and hepatology 16. Hereditary diseases 17. Infectious and emerging diseases 18. - [Committees](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/committees/) - Committees LOCAL 2025 HOST COMMITTEE André Lacerda de Abreu Oliveira ANCLIVEPA Brazil President Isabella Morales Yves Miceli Cauê Toscano Ronaldo Medeiros de Azevedo Felisbina Queiroga ANIMAL WELLNESS & WELFARE COMMITTEE Heather Bacon (Chair) Katherine Polak Cheryl Good Prabin Thapa Adinda Rana Fauziah Franck Peron Kat Littlewood Nalinika Obeyesekere (Executive Board Liaison) PAIN COMMITTEE Paulo Steagall - [Exhibition Time Table](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/exhibition-time-table/) - Exhibition Time Table ACTIVITYDATESHOURS SET-UP personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatoryMonday, 22 September– raw stands only 12:00-20:00 Tuesday, 23 September– all stands08:00-22:00 Wednesday, 24 September – all stands 08:00-20:00 EXHIBIT HOURSThursday, 25 September10:00-20:30 (until the end of the welcome reception) Friday, 26 September 202510:00-18:45 Saturday, 27 September10:00-17:00 DISMANTLING personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatorySaturday, 27 - [Sustainability at WSAVA 2025](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/sustainability-at-wsava-2025/) - Sustainability at WSAVA 2025 Embracing a Sustainable Congress Experience At WSAVA 2025, we are dedicated to incorporating sustainable practices and initiatives that extend beyond mere slogans and lead to tangible accomplishments. We strongly believe that each of us has a responsibility to safeguard the future for generations to come, both on a local and global - [Exhibition](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/exhibition/) - Exhibition Space Only BoothShell Scheme BoothFloorplanVenueSpace Only BoothSpace Only Rental(Minimum of 150 sqf t/ 12 sqm) For smaller booths, please book Shell Scheme/ Pipes and Drapes That includes: Exhibitors’ badges 100-word company / product profile in the Program​​ Cleaning of public areas and gangways Invitation to the Welcome Reception for registered exhibitors​ Space only rental - [Prospectus](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/prospectus/) - Prospectus Discover, collaborate, and shape the future of the changing world WELCOME TO WSAVA 2025! Dear Industry Partner, it is an honor and a privilege to invite you to the 50th congress of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA 2025) and gather again, this time, in the beautiful and vibrant city of Rio de - [test](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/test/) - test Coming soon. - [Meet the Faculty](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/meet-the-faculty/) - Meet the Faculty - [Why Book Through Us?](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/why-book-through-us/) - Why Book Through Us Book Your Perfect Stay for WSAVA 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, with the official accommodation partner! Attending the 50th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress (WSAVA 2025) in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro is an exciting opportunity, but finding the perfect accommodation shouldn’t be a hassle. Let us make - [Promotional Toolkit](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/promotional-toolkit/) - Promotional Toolkit WSAVA 2025 is coming to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Help us spread the word. Please, find below the promotional toolkit for the 50th World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress (WSAVA 2025), including: Official meeting banners E-mail Signature Presentation template slides Flyers/Adverts Letterhead We invite you to use the promotional materials to promote WSAVA 2025 - [Group Registration](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/group-registration/) - Group Registration Group Registration Details If you are planning to register a group of 10 or more participants, we invite you to complete the group application form . This streamlined process is designed to ensure ease of registration for larger groups attending the event. Once the application form is submitted, our team will review and process your - [MTF](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/mtf/) - MTF Dr Jim BerryPresident Canada [modal_popup_box btnalign=”center” toppadding=”10″ btnradius=”8″ titletext=”Dr Jim Berry” btntext=”Read more” btnclr=”#ef3d67″ hoverclr=”#ef3d67″ bodybg=”#3b3b3b” titlebg=”#ffffff” bgclr=”#ffffff” btn_icon=”fas fa-info-circle” caption_url=””]I have been in clinical practice for 34 years, working in 3 different areas of Canada. In the past 15 years, I have concentrated on companion animal lameness and pain management employing an integrated - [Carbon Emission Offsetting Program](https://wsava2025.kenes.com/carbon-emission-offsetting-program/) - Carbon Emission Offsetting Program BE PART OF THE CHANGE. JOIN OUR CO² EMISSIONS OFFSETTING PROGRAM! As a participant of the 50th WSAVA World Congress, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the fight against climate change by offsetting the CO2 emissions generated during your trip. 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