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 The British Veterinary Association (BVA) 2010 Congress boasts a packed agenda highlighting a wide variety of companion and small animal issues. The pivotal veterinary event will be held in Glasgow on 23-25 September under the theme ‘Vets and the Public Good’ looking at the role of veterinary surgeons in all aspects of society.
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Particular companion animal highlights include:
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Treatment too far?
For vets, unlike doctors, euthanasia remains an option in the treatment of patients, but at what point is it appropriate? Animal welfare should be the prime consideration but opinions differ on what might constitute under- or over-treatment, and how do you evaluate an animal’s future quality of life? In this session Noel Fitzpatrick from the BBC series The Bionic Vet will debate these issues with the BVA AWF Animal Welfare Lecturer Dr Dorothy McKeegan, with opposing views being presented. (Fri 24 Sept, 16.00-17.00)
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Pets and society: turning a blind eye to abuse?
It is nearly a decade since attention began to be drawn to evidence of links between animal abuse and domestic violence towards humans. This session will examine the dilemmas confronting practising vets, asking at what stage should suspicions of abuse be reported and to whom? (Fri 24 Sept, 11.00-12.00)
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Pets and society: dangerous dogs and the law
With contributions from vets and others who have to work at the sharp end of the dangerous dogs law as it stands, this debate will consider some of the practical difficulties currently being encountered and will assess what kind of approach is needed to better protect the public.
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Speakers include Mark Callis, Dog Control Service Manager at Wandsworth Council and David Grant, Director at RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital (Fri 24 Sept, 9.30-10.30)
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Innocent until proven guilty
Vets are called on to give evidence in animal cruelty cases and this session will discuss the roles for both a witness of fact and an expert witness, together with possible pitfalls and what the roles entail. (Fri 24 Sept, 14.30-15.30)
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There are also a number of clinical CPD (continuing professional development) sessions for delegates on companion animal issues, including heart failure, mast cell tumours, and cranial cruciate disease, which will be delivered by the combined expertise of Scotland’s research and academic institutes.
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In addition to these small animal sessions there will be a wide variety of contentious issue debates and CPD, and a lively social and networking programme. Major highlights include the Wooldridge Memorial Lecture to be delivered by Prof Stuart Reid, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow on the theme of ‘Vets and the Public Good: a broader perspective’; and a panel debate between the UK’s four CVOs on current issues.
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For more information on BVA Congress 2010 (including the full agenda and online registration) visit the BVA website www.bva.co.uk/congress
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