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Submissions welcomed for BCVA Congress 2020
This year's BCVA Congress takes place in Telford, 22-24 October.

Cattle vets working in all areas encouraged to submit

The British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) has announced that it is welcoming submissions to its Congress 2020 programme.

The association hopes to deliver three days of high quality CPD for attendees by inviting cattle veterinary practitioners working in industry, practice and academia to share their knowledge and experience with their colleagues. Submissions from recent graduates are also welcomed.

BCVA Congress has number of programme options available to those wanting to submit, including:

  • Lectures
  • Workshops
  • The Young Vets Stream
  • Clinical and practitioner research
  • Postgraduate research
  • Posters.

Further information on these options along with submission guidelines can be found on the BCVA website. The submission deadline for presentations is 3 April and 21 August is for posters.

BCVA is encouraging all of its members to consider participating and is keen to welcome submissions from those who have never presented before – promising full support throughout the process. Those whose submissions are successful will receive a discount attendance rate for the event.

This year’s BCVA Congress takes place in Telford from 22-24 October. More details are to be announced soon.

BCVA asks those wanting to make a submission to fill in an online form and attach an abstract separately, or email a submission form to congress2020@bcva.co.uk.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.