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BSAVA 2013 kick starts
Congress opens to thousands of delegates

The BSAVA Congress 2013 has today begun, bringing the small animal veterinary profession together for a four-day fun-packed event at Birmingham's ICC/NIA.

With more than 5,500 delegates and more than 250 exhibitors, the congress provides a valuable opportunity to network, meet organisations and gain CPD.

This year's scientific programme has a fresh approach, with six individual lecture streams that change each day. Streams today include feline foundation, renal disease, and top tips for experienced vets.

Such lectures are covering a varied range of topics, from forelimb lameness in young dogs, to eyelid tumours in the dog and cat. The line up of speakers is similarly diverse.

Further equally-valuable lectures are also running elsewhere in the building, as well as a host of one-off events, product launches, and awards ceremonies.

There is so much to do and see, it is difficult to squeeze it all in. Though the congress is still young, it is certainly already in full-swing!

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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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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'