BSAVA to host WSAVA in 2012
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is an association of associations – of which BSAVA is one. Its membership is made up of veterinary organisations from all over the world, which are concerned with small companion animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs etc. Currently there are 80 member and affiliate associations, representing over 75,000 individual veterinarians from around the globe. WSAVA's primary purpose is to advance the quality and availability of small animal medicine and surgery, and this broad aim is achieved in a number of different ways. Each year the WSAVA is hosted at one of its member’s conferences, and in 2012 BSAVA has this honour.
WSAVA 2012 promises to be a fusion of science and culture from around the world, offering unrivalled CPD and networking opportunities. The additional buzz that comes with hosting the WSAVA World Congress is will ensure that Birmingham is the place to be in spring 2012.
2012 will also offer the very best scientific programme including over 250 lectures including Interactive sessions, Controversies debates, ‘How to…’ and Masterclass lectures catering for all levels and abilities of veterinary staff.
Speakers for WSAVA 2012 are drawn from five continents and many of these will be simultaneously translated into both Spanish and Polish, so widening their appeal even further.
Traditionally each BSAVA president has the opportunity to choose a work of art to be used as the main promotional image for the Congress during their term of office, and WSAVA 2012 is no different. The image that incoming President Andrew Ash has chosen is an eye-catching X-ray photograph of a robotic dog by the artist Nick Veasey. According to his website, Veasey’s work uses X-rays to “strip back the layers and show what it is like under the surface” and this piece is a particularly striking image which will enhance the World Congress 2012 branding.
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
