The South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) is the home of animal scientists working in a broad spectrum of the agricultural industry, including; consulting, production and breeding advice to the livestock sector, promoting viable animal production systems in harmony with the natural resources and the environment, while maintaining both animal and human welfare. Animal scientists also undertake research, education and training at universities or research institutions.  Moreover, SASAS members collectively strive to contribute towards a robust and productive scientific knowledge economy. The emphasis and focus are on relevant issues pertaining to the Southern African region. The scope of our interests includes all facets of the husbandry of farm livestock species (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, ostriches and horses) including the products derived from them (meat, milk and dairy products, wool, mohair, leather and eggs) as well as relevant aspects of aquatic and wildlife species.

The main disciplines of interest are nutrition, genetics, physiology, meat science, wool science and applied Animal Science. Sociological and managerial aspects of well-defined livestock production and farming systems are also of interest. The congress will be a hybrid congress incorporating in-person attendance with live streaming of the main sessions.

For the potential sponsor, opportunities of reaching and interacting with representatives of the following sectors are possible at the congress. These include the animal feed industry, livestock breeding/AI companies, academics and students in agriculture, agricultural consultants and advisors, the agricultural processing and value adding industry as well agricultural policy makers. The SASAS KZN Branch invites you to join us and interact with representatives of the livestock sector as a sponsor at the 53rd SASAS Congress in the scenic KZN Midlands.