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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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Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.