The full programme includes dedicated lecture streams aimed at large animal, small animal and equine practitioners, together with round table Q&A sessions covering export issues relating to farm animals, companion animals and equines.
With concerns about Bluetongue once again in the news, the threat it poses to the UK will be under discussion in the large animal sessions, together with diseases such as Bovine TB and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea. Small animal sessions include certification, the Pet Travel Scheme and exotic diseases, while equine practitioners will discuss topics including importation, fly grazing and notifiable diseases. The role of OVs in enhancing animal welfare runs throughout as central theme.
The conference is a collaboration between Improve International, which handles OV registration and training in England, Scotland and Wales; 5m Publishing and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). It provides 12 hours of certified training to help OVs meet revalidation and RCVS requirements.
With concerns about Bluetongue once again in the news, the threat it poses to the UK will be under discussion in the large animal sessions, together with diseases such as Bovine TB and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea. Small animal sessions include certification, the Pet Travel Scheme and exotic diseases, while equine practitioners will discuss topics including importation, fly grazing and notifiable diseases. The role of OVs in enhancing animal welfare runs throughout as central theme.
The conference is a collaboration between Improve International, which handles OV registration and training in England, Scotland and Wales; 5m Publishing and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). It provides 12 hours of certified training to help OVs meet revalidation and RCVS requirements.