Conference Programme 2024

This session is tailored specifically for veterinary nurses and technicians, with a focus on address ...

As both the first and last line of defence, vets are uniquely positioned to act as advocates for ani ...

This session explores the significant advantages of in-house PCR testing in veterinary clinics, with ...

To describe the development of veterinary ophthalmology in Asia and the clinical application of vari ...

This session was grown with the aim to provide the audience with a regional outlook on how associati ...

The rational use of joint supplements in osteoarthritis management   Nutraceuticals for joint health ...

Gut health is a trending topic in animal nutrition and veterinary research due to its critical role ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), one of the most common chronic   disease in adult or elderly dogs and ...

Degenerative mitral valve disease is one of the most common heart diseases in dogs. We will discuss ...

What is the Gut-Brain Axis and what does it mean for our patients? Can alterations in the gut microb ...

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is dogs' most prevalent urinary tract cancer. TCC is a treatable b ...

Babesia and Ehrlichia are serious tick borne infectious diseases that can impact the health of dogs. ...

The current struggle with employee retention in the veterinary sector calls for an innovative approa ...

This talk will focus on organisational/work environment empathy fatigue. While burnout and empathy a ...

Dechra has been supporting vets in the management of Canine Cushing’s Syndrome since Vetoryl was fir ...

VetCompass is an animal surveillance programme, owned by the Royal Veterinary College, that collects ...

In this session, we explore the benefits, applications, limitations and legal aspects of veterinary ...

This session is designed for veterinarians, practice managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are lo ...

Practical ideas and learnings from experience, to assist the Veterinary Business Owner bring unique ...

Find out more about the role ear cytology plays in establishing a Lifelong Ear Partnership with your ...

Presentation describes indications for periodontal surgery as well as contraindications and limitati ...

Enniatin is a toxic substance that can be found naturally in several food and feed sources. It is kn ...

Systemic disease can have oral manifestations which need to be recognised to aid in the diagnosis an ...

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Brachycephalic dogs are well-known for their respiratory problems, but they are increasingly recogni ...

Dermatophytosis is one of the most common fungal infections in dogs and cats, posing a real risk of ...

Malassezia yeasts are well-known for causing dermatitis and/or otitis externa in many mammals. They ...

This session is highly relevant for anyone seeing lameness cases and is aimed to inspire clinicians ...

Veterinarians must make rapid decisions every day about diagnostic and treatment options for their patients. While a sound knowledge base appropriate to the case is essential, clinical reasoning skills form the cornerstone of those decisions around prioritisation of tests and procedures. Our overall knowledge base also must include an understanding of important pathophysiological principles relevant to the patient's clinical problem. However, knowing the facts is not the same thing as knowing what to do. Knowledge is only useful if it can be accessed, formulated and applied to the problem at hand. In this lecture we will use a case-based approach to enhance your clinical reasoning skills as well as your knowledge base and understanding. The lecture is entirely case based rather than subject based so that clinical thinking can be articulated clearly and important knowledge relevant to the cases presented in an appropriate context. Each case discussion will cover the logical approach to

Dogs and cats are routinely desexed for health and behavioural reasons, and to inhibit reproduction. ...

They can be stressful: the cat that presents with open mouth breathing! The dog that is cyanotic whe ...

This lecture aims to provide an overview and practical tips/tricks in a variety of small animal urin ...

Feline hyperthyroidism is a very common endocrinopathy. With the increased awareness of the disease ...

This presentation will provide a practical, step-by-step guide to investigating the anaemic dog and ...

Cushing's Syndrome is a disease which many practitioners fear; there is no single test that gives al ...

Recent developments are pointing us towards the relevant role of the microbiome on the pathogenesis ...

Antibiotic selection should ideally be guided by the results of culture and sensitivity tests perfor ...

Antimicrobial resistance is a very real threat to modern medical and veterinary healthcare. It is a ...

This session focuses on how to improve your skills and confidence in operating cases of patella luxa ...

The recent availability and validation of the subcutaneous continuous glucose monitoring has the pot ...

Inappetence is one of the most common presenting complaints in rabbits. There are many possible caus ...

Diabetes mellitus is a much dreaded topic for many practitioners. Blood glucose curves have caused m ...

This lecture will help you in gaining confidence and honing your conscious oral exam skills during the consultation. Useful tips and tricks will be discussed throughout the lectures including finding the "clues" for common dental pathology during the oral exam itself.

Feline Retroviral Infections are luckily less common than several years ago, however, they are still ...

Guinea pigs are small rodents belonging to the family Caviidae. Just like rabbits, they are hindgut ...

Although improving the quality of life or our patients is the reason why we practice veterinary medi ...

This refresher will focus on clinically important aspects of companion animal parasite diseases enco ...

This feline stomatitis lecture will cover the essentials that you need to know about this frustrating dental pathology in our feline patients. This will also include treatment options and management.