Conference Programme 2025

This presentation provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of fracture repair in small animals, guided by the AO philosophy. Aimed at general practitioners, the session will demystify th ...

Dogs and cats presenting with spontaneous haemoabdomen may have surgical or non-surgical underlying causes. Identifying non-surgical causes is critical for avoiding an unnecessary and potentially detr ...

As Co-founder of Beecroft Animal Specialist Emergency Hospital, Dr Rina Maguire will share how she and Dr Patrick Maguire transformed a mobile surgery service into Singapore’s only independent 24/7 re ...

AI isn’t coming to vet med -  it’s already here. In this eye-opening session, Dr. Hubert Hiemstra draws  how large language models are transforming clinical practice. Drawing on real-world examples fr ...

When an owner walks in saying, “My pet’s eye looks cloudy,” the first thought is usually the cornea. But not all “cloudiness” is the same—and being able to tell the difference is key to diagnosis and ...

Eye emergencies can be intimidating, but quick recognition and the right first steps make all the difference. This lecture offers a clear, practical approach to triage and management of urgent conditi ...

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to the acquisition, interpretation, and immediate clinical integration of sonographic imaging performed patient-side by an attending clinician with the goal of ...

An adverse drug reaction (ADR) is a reaction which is harmful, unintended and which occurs at doses normally used for prophylaxis, diagnosis or treatment of disease or the modification of physiologica ...

In the past few decades, the science of the assessment of acute feline pain has improved dramatically. Assessing chronic pain, for example in cats with cancer, remains a challenge given the array of o ...

There is a wide variety of conditions that cause head and/or neck pain in dogs; some are obvious, and others require a systematic approach to diagnosis. This presentation will review the key anatomica ...

This session takes a practical look at the clinical decision-making process in managing canine otitis externa, highlighting how to bring together key diagnostic insights and real-world considerations ...

This session will work through a practical case example to explore the role of sedation in everyday clinical scenarios and take a closer look at the pharmacological effects of alpha-2 agonists. You'll ...

Urea and creatinine are tests frequently requested for veterinary patients - for those that are unwell, as pre-anaesthetic tests, as "wellness" screening tests in older animals or before the prescript ...

While respiratory function of lungs such as physiological factors in animal patients can be evaluated through veterinary monitor, anatomical lesions that impede gas exchange of lungs can be clearly ob ...

All gastrointestinal tract surgery carries a risk of incisional breakdown leading to lifethreatening peritonitis which has a mortality rate of 50-80%. It is imperative that everything possible is done ...

This lecture will provide practical advice on when and how to perform a thorough exploratory laparotomy, with an emphasis on which aspects of technique and equipment are essential versus “nice to have ...

Common chronic diseases in rabbits: dental disease, gastrointestinal disorders, renal and urinary problems, musculoskeletal issues, cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, neoplasia.  Observation a ...

The liver is an important organ in many essential functions. It has an impressive regenerative ability; however certain diseases can impair liver regeneration. The response to injury depends on variou ...

Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Mast Cell Tumours (MCT) This section could cover the variable appearances of MCT, the importance of diagnosis, and the role of fine needle aspiration (FNA). Prog ...

After nearly 1,000 podcast episodes and conversations with hundreds of the sharpest minds in veterinary medicine, some ideas tend to stick — the kind that challenge your assumptions, make you think di ...

Veterinary diagnostics is entering a new era—driven by precision, early detection, and molecular insight. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as transformative tools with the potential to reshape how clin ...

Neurology can be a daunting topic, especially at university, but once you’re in the real word seeing cases, many vets wish they’d remembered more about this discipline. This presentation will provide ...

Pain often is the primary cause for owner concern regarding quality of life for dogs and cats with cancer. Understanding the pathogenesis of pain in these patients is often as complex as the cancer di ...

Nova Vet Family is reshaping companion-animal care across the MENA region and beyond. In this session you’ll see how our subscription platform fuses intelligent clinical tools, powerful business analy ...

Pain often occurs in oncological patients from a primary tumour (i.e. bone lysis by osteosarcoma), secondary metastasis to effect other systems (i.e. nervous system), and can eventuate to chronic pain ...

Analgesic medications are commonly required for patient treatment, but the selection of the correct medication can be challenging given the array of oncological conditions, associated pain types, and ...

Veterinary medicine across the Asia-Pacific region is undergoing rapid change - from the integration of AI and digital tools to shifting workforce needs and the growing demand for regional collaborati ...

Reconstructive procedures do not need to be carried out on an emergency basis so there is time to consider the options. Understanding the stages of wound healing is critical for producing a healthy gr ...

This refresher will focus on clinically important aspects of companion animal parasite diseases encountered in Australasia and Asia, emphasising regional differences and priorities for their preventio ...

Etiology and Risk Factors Covering the primary role of UV exposure and the potential involvement of papillomavirus in predisposed populations. Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Approach Detailing t ...

The presentation will deal with the importance of the skin barrier and how it can be optimized following the use of sphingolipids, glycosaminoglycans and nucleotides. The benefits of these ingredients ...

Launching a veterinary clinic is an exciting milestone but sustaining a successful, functional, and financially viable practice can be challenging. This presentation dives into the common challenges c ...

The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) guidelines were first published in 2021 and recently revised in 2024. This session will review key components of recognition of cardiopu ...

Synovial fluid provides a vital window into the health of a joint. Understanding its composition, function, and diagnostic value allows veterinarians to better differentiate between degenerative, infl ...

Cognitive decline in aging animals is often overlooked in general practice. Due to the advancement in veterinary science, pets are living longer lives. This has led to the increase the number of cases ...

Exposure to potentially nephrotoxic substances is a common reason for dogs and cats to be presented to emergency practices. Common examples include NSAIDs (for both species), lilies (for cats), and gr ...

Lactated Ringer’s solution is our go to balanced isotonic crystalloid fluid, used to treat hypovolemic shock and dehydration, as well as to provide for maintenance and replace abnormal ongoing losses ...

Species other than cats and dogs are increasingly popular as domestic pets. These include birds of many species, particularly psittacine birds; reptiles; and exotic companion mammals such as rabbits, ...

It can be tempting to believe, when faced with an unwell animal and an anxious owner, that a comprehensive battery of blood tests will solve the case - the more tests the better, right? Undoubtedly, c ...

We’ve selected 8 papers related to ECC from the last year that we’re excited to share with you. These include the causes of generalized tremors in 198 dogs, the prevalence of malignant vs benign disea ...

Cloudiness of the eye is not always corneal in origin—many important conditions arise from within the globe itself. This session will focus on the major intraocular causes of opacity, including catara ...

This presentation will provide a practical, step-by-step guide to investigating the anaemic dog and cat, and will explore regional differences that may inform your diagnosis, especially with respect t ...

In an era saturated with cutting-edge diagnostics, this talk explores the evolving balance between high-tech testing and clinical intuition in veterinary oncology. We'll unpack the promise and limitat ...

Not all white spots on thoracic radiographies are metastases! we will analyse, review, and discuss various challenging radiographies of suspected cancer, as well as possible differentials. This sessio ...

In the busy world of general practice, pattern recognition can be a helpful shortcut—when paired with solid clinical reasoning. This talk walks through the most common orthopaedic causes of lameness i ...