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Tickets on sale for BSAVA Alba 2023
The event is being held on 22 and 23 September 2023.
The two-day event in Falkirk, Scotland will be held this autumn.

Tickets are now on sale for BSAVA Alba 2023 (formerly Scottish Congress), which is being held in Falkirk, Scotland. The event is open to all in the veterinary profession and is being held at the MacDonald Inchyra Hotel in Polmont, on 22 and 23 September.

During the course of the two-day event, delegates will have the opportunity to gain more than 20 hours of CPD in a series of lectures on a range of topics such as orthopaedics, ECC, medicine, wellbeing, and education. Delegates will also be able to take part in hands-on practical workshops on transfusions, CPR, and physiotherapy.

Speakers at the event include: 
  • Ross Allan – clinical director of referrals at Pets ‘n’ Vets, Glasgow
  • Dr Rosie Allister – Vetlife and researcher at the University of Edinburgh
  • Lara Brunori – ECVECC small animal residency at Vets Now 24/7 pet emergency hospital, Glasgow
  • Emily Gorman – senior ECC nurse and phlebotomist for the Pet Blood Bank
  • Tobias Grave – ECC at Veterinary Specialists Scotland
  • Professor Danièlle A. Gunn-Moore – professor in feline medicine at Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute
  • Luis Santos – senior clinician in veterinary anaesthesia at the University of Glasgow
  • Charlotte Swarbrick – senior veterinary physiotherapist and teaching associate
  • Paul Wood – programme director for the veterinary school at Scotland’s Rural College

As well as attending seminars and workshops, delegates will be able to network at the industry exhibition and attend social events, including a Ceilidh at the gala dinner on the Friday evening.

Sarah Fitzpatrick, head of partnerships and events at BSAVA said: “We are delighted to be heading back to our Scottish region for another year with BSAVA Alba. The event truly promises something for the whole profession and is a great opportunity for delegates to not only get CPD, but to meet others within our community in Scotland.”

Tickets can be booked online and prices start from £85 plus VAT for a day pass. Early-bird rates are available to both BSAVA members and non-members when booking before 27 July. Further discounts are available when booking for the whole practice team.

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.