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BSAVA reveals details for Alba Congress
The congress is taking place in Falkirk, famed for the iconic Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel.
The congress is returning to Scotland for 2022.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has confirmed that BSAVA Alba Congress, formally known as BSAVA's Scottish Congress, will take place on 16 – 17 September 2022.

Taking place at the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel in Polmont, Falkirk, the congress promises to be packed with CPD, networking opportunities and ceilidh dancing. 

Delegates will have access to three lecture streams, one for veterinary surgeons, one for veterinary nurses, and one 'open for all' stream. The weekend-long event will feature 28 lectures, four practical sessions and 10 hours of CPD.

Scottish Regional Chair at the BSAVA, Angela McLaughlin, said: “We are delighted that we are returning to Scotland after three years away as this is a great event that allows Vets and Nurses the opportunity to improve their skills and knowledge, while visiting an idyllic part of the country!”

Sessions to look out for include 'Echocardiology' with Kieran Borgeat, 'Dermatology: What can Nurses do?' with Sue Paterson and 'Wildlife Triage' with Jenna Richardson.

Alongside the educational and networking events, the congress also features a gala dinner on Friday 16 from 7.30pm. 

Tickets for the whole weekend cost £240 plus VAT for veterinary surgeons, £165 plus VAT for veterinary nurses and £65 plus VAT for students for BSAVA members.

Day tickets, non-member tickets and gala dinner tickets are also available to purchase. To book tickets, and for further information, visit the BSAVA website.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.