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BSAVA Congress to be more interactive and inclusive
"As Congress has been streamlined, every session within the programme has had to justify it's place. There's no waffle, no nice-to-haves, no mediocre sessions. They all deliver" - Paul Higgs, Programme Committee Chair.

The BSAVA has shaken up its Congress format for 2022. 

The BSAVA has released details of its 2022 Congress, introducing a move away from long-format lectures towards more interactive sessions.

Five learning zones will be used to deliver the programme, including: the Interactive Zone, Experiential Zone, Debate and Discussion Zone, Lecture Zone and Practical Zone.

The learning will be delivered by modules, where the content builds on itself, so that delegates can follow a module around congress for a more in-depth learning experience.

Paul Higgs, programme committee chair, said: “While we’re covering the usual range of disciplines, from orthopaedics and ophthalmology to cardiology and canine medicine, the programme reflects our growing understanding of how individuals learn best.

“There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, to test newly acquired knowledge and get hands on. For the first time, delegates will be able to drop in on practicals, at no further charge.

“And rather than streams, this year’s Congress has modules where the content builds. It’s still possible to dip in and out, but those that follow a module will find it flows from one session to the next.

“When it comes to making the most of what is on offer, delegates have a choice – they can either follow a module around Congress or pick their preferred learning style and stay in that relevant zone.”

BSAVA is also promising a more inclusive event, with all sessions being open for every delegate, rather than being divided by profession.

For delegates unable to attend in person, the programme will be live-streamed in real time through BSAVA's virtual platform.

BSAVA president Sheldon Middleton added: “The hybridisation of Congress has multiple benefits.  For those coming to Manchester, there’s also the opportunity to delve deeper into the subjects they’ve explored on the day.  

“It adds a significant value to the cost of attending. That content is also available for any virtual attendees who can tap into the live streams, as well as the additional content.”

Held at Manchester Central, a new venue for Congress, the event will run from 24 to 26 March 2022. Further information can be found here.

 

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.