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BVA Congress to put spotlight on human behaviour
The first session on Thursday afternoon will debate what makes brachycephalic breeds so popular.

Sessions include debates on brachycephaly and Brexit

Human, not animal, behaviour is set to go under the spotlight at BVA Congress 2017, with debates featuring a line-up of experts digging deep behind the headlines and sharing statistics.

Held at London Vet Show (16-12 November), the two-day programme of sessions will cover a wide array of topics related to the veterinary world. From brachycephalic breeds to Brexit, a common theme will be how vets can better understand human behaviour to improve outcomes for animal health and welfare and the profession.

John Fishwick, who be BVA President at London Vet Show, said: “This exceptional programme will examine a wide range of issues of critical importance for the profession. It will be particularly fascinating to explore the connections between human behaviour and animal welfare and to consider how these connections affect our work and our profession.”

He added: “I’m very much looking forward to joining the debates and I would encourage all vets to make room in their busy London Vet Show schedule to attend BVA Congress and be part of these discussions.”

In the BVA Congress opening session (9.30am, 16 November), attendees will hear from the Behavioural Insights Team which pioneered the application of the ‘nudge theory’ of behaviour change in government. The session will also find out how new technology might help the next generation of pets.

The first session on Thursday afternoon will debate what makes brachycephalic breeds so popular, and what the veterinary profession should be doing about this worrying trend.

Throughout Friday, BVA Congress will look at two major issues facing the profession: Brexit and the possible reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. There will also be the keynote Wooldridge Memorial Lecture, with a high-profile speaker to be announced soon.

Friday afternoon’s session will delve into ‘The psychology of antimicrobial resistance’, asking what social science can tell us about client and prescriber behaviour and motivations in relation to production and companion animals.

There will also several sessions focussing on the future of the veterinary profession, building on the work of Vet Futures, the collaborative project between the BVA and the RCVS. These will include an update from the RCVS Graduate Outcomes project and debate ‘What will we need from tomorrow’s vets?’.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.