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BEVA reveals 2025 Congress theme
This year's BEVA Congress will highlight the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

The event will explore the rise antimicrobial resistance.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has announced the theme for its 2025 Congress will be ‘Use it wisely or lose it forever’.

Under the theme, the event will highlight the rise of antimicrobial resistance and underscore the importance of veterinary professionals in preserving the effectiveness of the availability of drugs in this class.

BEVA Congress takes place over three days in September (10-13) at the ICC Birmingham. Antimicrobial themes will run through the general medicine and foal sessions, and there will be a session dedicated to antimicrobial stewardship. 

BEVA president Bruce Bladon said: “Resistance to antibiotics is already a serious public health threat. My presidential ambition this year has been to demonstrate that equine practice, as a united sector, is responsible and proportionate with our usage of antimicrobials. 

“The theme ‘use it wisely or lose it forever’ is borne of the need to deploy our knowledge and fine judgement when prescribing antimicrobials, aware that our right to prescribe is not inviolate. We may yet lose access to these precious drugs.”

This year’s Congress programme, chaired by Rose Tallon, promises the ‘perfect mix of expertise, enlightening practical sessions and outstanding socials’. 

It will include more than 90 hours of live and on-demand CPD, delivered via presentations, interactive discussions, debates and workshops, culminating in the Peter Rossdale Plenary Lecture, delivered by Professor Scott Weese. 

For more information and to book tickets, visit bevacongress.org

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk