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Registration opens for BSAVA Alba 2025
The event will take place at Glasgow Crowne Plaza from 26-27 September.
The programme includes sessions on feline otitis and critical care nutrition.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has officially launched Early Bird tickets for BSAVA Alba 2025.

The event, taking place at Glasgow Crowne Plaza from 26-27 September, will offer delegates up to 16 hours of CPD. Attendees will have access to a show of over 20 exhibitors, as well as the opportunity to meet with well-known speakers.

Alongside the release of its Early Bird tickets, BSAVA has already published details of this year's event programme.

The programme, created by BSAVA's Scottish Committee, is structured to explore eight different disciplines and their applications to real world practice. This will include ECC, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics and dermatology.

Among the topics featuring on the programme is feline otitis, which will be discussed by speaker Debbie Gow. Ms Gow will use the PSPP system to cover the main causes of feline otitis and address methods of diagnosis and treatments.

John Ryan will speak on physiotherapy and rehabilitation for dogs and cats. He will consider indications, modalities, aims, benefits and limitations relating to the practice.

In 'Critical Care Nutrition: Preventing Malnutrition in Veterinary Patients', Georgia Woods-Lee will  explain the importance of nutrition when caring for critically ill animals. There will be a focus on preventing malnutrition and supporting pets' recovery.

There will also be a session from Frane Ivasovic called 'Making ECGs Work For You'. Dr Ivasovic will explore the concept, including the practical steps needed to obtain a high-quality ECG recording.

Amelia Brunt, events manager for BSAVA, said: “Our Scottish Committee has worked incredibly hard to make this event accessible to vets and nurses within the profession, and this year’s BSAVA Alba has more hours of CPD on offer than before.

“Whether you’re local to Glasgow or are travelling to join us, this event promises to be a fantastic chance to gain some high-quality learning in a friendly and inclusive environment.”

Early Bird tickets for BSAVA Alba 2025 will be available until 31 July. More details about the event, including the programme, can be found on the event website.

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.