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When you were at school I’m guessing you had a favourite teacher. Mine was a grumpy old American who insisted on teaching what he consistently referred to as ‘English’. Because of his efforts in the field of ‘writing English badly’ I decided to continue his legacy and alas this has led to you reading this today. Sorry. By Phil Cooper This week I had the privilege of interviewing Dr Jill Maddison, who is recognised internationally as a teacher of small animal medicine. Like my former English teacher, Jill is clearly exceptionally passionate about what she does; unlike my former English teacher, she is also extremely competent at what she does. Chances are if you’re reading this you have a good idea who Jill Maddison is, but if not here’s a quick history. Jill graduated from the University of Sydney in Australia, and then, clearly deciding more of the Commonwealth needed covering, went on to complete her residency in small animal medicine at the University of Guelph in Canada. Since 2002 Jill has worked for the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and since 2005 she has headed up the college’s CPD programme. She is now Director of Professional Development, Extramural Studies and General Practice at the RVC. As such it is unsurprising

that Jill, for the last six years, has been the first choice to organise the small animal main clinical programme at The London Vet Show. Since it has been nearly a year since the last show, we assumed Jill had been chilling out watching House of Cards and drinking sauvignon blanc somewhere. Imagine our surprise to learn that in one of her stints this year, she had travelled to Myanmar with her husband Prof. David Church to help further the cause of small animal care.

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about the lack of diagnostic apparatus available compared to a country like the UK, or even to almost look at the situation and put a brave face on it. I was expecting her to say something similar to ‘the vets in Myanmar work so hard with so little equipment. It’s an inspiration to us all’. However Jill lacks the patronising tone that you see from some in this situation. Continued on page three

Veterinarians, nurses, animal care assistants and many other integral parts of the veterinary community, have to contend with a plethora of cases that frequent their practices every day. From the small and easily remedied to the complex and challenging, the variety remains a key factor in the appeal of our profession. However, the thorn in the proverbial side of the practitioner as many may be inclined to agree, often arises by what we within the profession, may see as carelessness or a lack of understanding with regards to animal care and welfare.

‘This was the first course ever held in that country (Myanmar) that covered continuing education for those working in small animal practice. The course was largely about clinical reasoning. We wanted to help vets learn to approach the most common clinical signs so they could reach a clear pathway for either making decisions about condition management or further diagnosis’.

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large brunt of the financially compromising situations that arise on a daily basis. It is a position the veterinary community cannot afford to let continue, especially in such a degenerative fashion. How is it that when the veterinary world has never been so cuttingedge with its developments and contributions to animal and human medicine, is there such a large gulf between the few well-versed and the many oblivious members of the public? With any approach to such a widespread problem, there are always two attitudes that can be explored. The short term response and the long term solution. The short term would most likely be a large scale campaign, promising to dispel the myths and legends that currently plague the less informed majority of the UK. It, however, would most likely appear and disappear as quickly as a typical British summer, probably in light of financial constraints or some in-fighting between various pressure groups. Continued on page two

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questioned Jill on this she had the following honest assessment:

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‘Parts of clinical reasoning are teachable and some aren’t. Some of how we solve clinical problems, or cases, is via a method we call pattern recognition, which should happen naturally. That can work really well as long as the pattern is obvious and the vet’s knowledge base is deep, but sometimes it doesn’t. A more structured, inductive reasoning approach, with a framework that can be applied to all sorts of clinical cases, does need to be specifically taught.

‘When animals are abused, people are at risk; when people are abused, animals are at risk.’ says a booklet from the American Humane Association published in the light of mounting evidence in both the USA and the UK of a link between child abuse, animal abuse and domestic violence. Key findings from research in the UK suggest that: • If a child is cruel to animals, it may be an indicator of neglect or abuse of the child • Where serious animal abuse has occurred in a household, there may be an increased likelihood that other forms of family violence are occurring • Acts of animal abuse may be used to coerce, control and intimidate women and children • Sustained childhood cruelty to animals has been linked to an increased likelihood of violent offending behaviour against humans in adulthood. It is a sad feature of the lives of veterinary professionals that we may be presented with an animal which we believe may have suffered a deliberate or non-accidental injury (NAI). Reporting these cases is not easy but it is important that we recognise that the problem may go deeper than the unfortunate animal on our consulting table and that, where animal abuse is occurring, it is possible that other forms of abuse may also be present. Fortunately, there is now help at hand to enable us to evaluate potential cases of abuse and to report them. An organisation called the Links Group brings together organisations dealing with cases of animal and/or domestic or child abuse with the veterinary profession as an active participant – the BVA and BVNA are members, together with the NSPCC, Dogs Trust, RSPCA and others. As its name suggests, the Links Group aims to raise awareness of the ‘links’ between professionals involved in these types of cases and to act as a cross-reporting mechanism and as a network for the exchange of ideas to help us work together. It is Educating the public – continued from page one

As far as the long term (or in distant hope of a viable) solution, we can and should draw parallels to campaigns that have succeeded in changing the cultural landscape of the UK. Antismoking advertisements that have been intensified over the course of the past 10 years, appear to have alleviated some stress on incidences of smoking especially in younger British counterparts. Although the issues surrounding smoking, remains to be a topic that divides popular opinion, health experts in general tend to agree, there has been a more positive approach to understanding the dangers of smoking, as a result of the campaign. Where you have had similar campaigns implemented to educate that have flourished, what features could be harnessed to generate similar effects for the public, regarding animal welfare? The answer most certainly is within the basis of all long term efforts to inform the many. The educational system. The type of environment future generations should be prepared for is a vision mainly built upon an academic commitment but crucially a resolute approach to a commitment to society. This commitment has to include an awareness of the role of animals in society and careful but appropriate involvement with animals from at least, many

working to prepare protocols for information-sharing, running seminars and also running research studies. It has also produced a booklet called ‘Understanding the links - child abuse, animal abuse and domestic violence - information for professionals’, which can be downloaded from the NSPCC website. It provides useful information and offers advice for veterinary professionals, stressing the importance of: • Familiarising yourself with guidance laid down by the RCVS governing the disclosure of personal information to another agency in cases where abuse to children or animals is suspected • Discussing concerns about animal abuse with your line manager or a senior colleague • Reporting concerns about child abuse to an appropriate authority. The Links Group has also delivered some innovative and practical initiatives, including the establishment of pet fostering schemes in some areas - Paws for Kids is an example - to enable victims of domestic violence to leave home without fear of their animals being harmed. It hardly needs to be said that abuse to children, adults or animals has a devastating effect on its victims, as well as their families and friends. It is also an issue of major concern to society as a whole. Given the important role we can play in helping to breaking the cycle of abuse, it is a role we must be willing - and equipped - to embrace. To find out more about this challenging issue and how you can play your part, come to ‘The uncomfortable truth – links between human and animal abuse’, a lecture by Phil Wilson and Dr Christine Goodall which takes place in the BVA Congress at 09.30 am on Friday 21 November 2014.

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‘Earlier today I was discussing this with a colleague, the change came about as the word ‘deductive’ implies hypothesis testing. ‘Inductive’ implies specific observations take place, leading to a broader assessment within a specific framework, which is more in line with what we do’. Whilst Jill wouldn’t be crass enough to use the phrase ‘back to basics’ much of this interview did have that feel to it. This is why I felt the statement above had so much meaning, when in a different industry it would feel like mere semantics. Whether you consider ‘deductive’ or ‘inductive’ reasoning, there remained a part of me that thought that this was instinctive rather than something that was taught. When I

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I tried to convince Jill that if my ridiculously stupid chocolate Lab (she really is a ridiculous animal, she recently attempted to drag a fishing buoy attached to a massive piece of concrete, 200 yards, whilst suffering from arthritis in her hips) had any problems, I would accept my vet’s judgement when it came to her care. However I couldn’t help but agree that if they had said, ‘I have no idea, give me £200 and I might have a clue’ I would probably visit a different vet. If you consider the frustration experienced by vets when the owner won’t pay for tests for whatever reason, the importance of client

‘Making vets aware of the importance of (client) compliance is very important. Many vets think that poor compliance is something that other vet’s clients do, and not theirs. What I try to make them understand is why a client might not give the medicine to their pet at the right times or follow their advice about diagnostic procedures. These reasons might include; the client not understanding why the medicine had been given in the first place, maybe they don’t know or can’t anticipate the side effects from the medication, or perhaps they just didn’t feel comfortable with the consultation. When I educate on this I try to get vets to think about these factors and what they can do to improve compliance within their practice. This might be something like getting their nurses to better explain the how and why of the medication to clients after the consultation. But the most important factor with compliance is making vets aware it’s an issue’. This makes clear how passionate Jill is about teaching. However despite her visits to Asia and her commitment to training, Jill continues to practice. ‘I do consultations once per fortnight in a local practice and I also try to do consultations one day per week at our first opinion practice, the Beaumont Sainsbury Animal Hospital (BSAH). Now that I’m Director of General Practice at the RVC, working at Beaumont is part of my remit, as whilst I’m practicing I’m also teaching. Working in the local practice tends to be on a Saturday morning or in the evening. It’s important that I do this so that I keep an awareness of what is happening in small, general practices in the UK. This is the only way I can ensure the teaching I’m doing with both students and veterinarians remains relevant and practical to them’. Given the above is there anything more you could want from a teacher?

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These statements of truth however importantly should not undermine the reality of the situation. Animal welfare is the cornerstone, the foundation of the line of work that the many of us have chosen to pursue. Within our own journeys to enlightenment of animal health standards, medical training and public health awareness, it is quintessentially important to educate and so forth, share our expert knowledge.

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‘Unlike in the UK, Australia or Canada there is often not an abundance of resources or diagnostic equipment available. This means that a structured approach clinical reasoning is even more important.’ This sentiment underpins the analytical approach that Jill believes makes better vets. She has spent much of her career training vets in what was formally known as ‘deductive clinical reasoning’ but is now referred to as ‘inductive clinical reasoning’, which I had assumed was slightly better, as it didn’t sound like Sherlock Holmes conducting an autopsy. Actually however there was a very good reason for the change as Jill went on to explain:

Focussing on the animal is clearly the most important factor to Jill. However, she is also has a real interest in people and clearly links clinical reasoning with client compliance – i.e. clients following the vet’s advice about recommended tests or treatment. Getting a vet to understand and be able to clearly articulate why they have made the diagnostic or treatment decision they have will have a huge effect on how they explain this to a client. For example they might say to the client ‘’I have no idea what’s wrong with Fluffy, let’s run some tests and hopefully we’ll find out’’. Then imagine them saying to the same client, “I think Fluffy may have a liver or kidney condition and if we run these tests we will be able to confirm the problem and find the best way to treat it”. Vets often say their biggest frustration is that their client won’t allow them to run tests they recommend.’

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Tackling Pet Obesity - It’s time for action! We’re all familiar with surveys showing increasing levels of obesity in pets and, as veterinary professionals, we’re e qually well aware of the health risks this creates for them. However, a report entitled ‘Pet Obesity: Five Years On’, by the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) published earlier this year, said that since their previous report and action plan in 2009, three out of four vets (77%) believed the problem of obesity had actually got worse, while two in three (63%) of owners felt their pets faced more important problems than being overweight. Why then is the pet obesity crisis such a difficult problem to tackle and what steps can we take to motivate owners to help their pets stay at a healthy weight? To mark the launch of its report in April 2014, the PFMA held a ‘Question Time’ style event involving experts from across the pet care sector to discuss potential solutions. Participants agreed that key priorities going forward should be: • A continued focus on continuing education among owners • A need to improve the limited understanding of correct portion sizes to make it easier for owners to follow feeding guidelines • The importance of promoting healthy body shapes to prevent the shift in the norm towards overweight pets • Supporting vet students’ understanding of the importance of nutrition and the science behind it so these messages can be passed on to owners.

How we frame the discussion involves knowing our individual clients and how they are likely to respond but, as a general rule, it is important try to avoid being judgemental and to focus on the hard facts - the actual weight, the resultant health risks - and the potential cost. After all, estimates in the PFMA report indicate veterinary treatment related to obesity now costs owners around £215 million a year! To support the points you are making, tools which demonstrate the harm obesity can be helpful. The World Small Animal Veterinary Association(WSAVA) has recently launched

a free, downloadable Nutrition Toolkit, containing among other things: • Body Condition score charts for cats and dogs • Muscle condition score charts • Documents outlining the calorie requirements for healthy dogs and cats • Nutritional assessment checklists and advice sheets for owners You can download it here: http://www. wsava.org/educational/global-nutritioncommittee. Based on its importance to overall health, the WSAVA is campaigning to have a nutritional assessment confirmed as the fifth vital assessment in a standard physical examination and for a vet to provide nutritional recommendations for each animal as an integral component of patient care. The PFMA also offers a range of tools including its Pet Size-O-Meters which enable owners to check their pet’s weight in line with the latest guidelines. Together with other educational resources, it can be downloaded from www.pfma.org.uk.

Meanwhile, how can you best tackle an owner with an overweight pet in your consulting room? We know it’s not easy. Most people aren’t happy discussing their own weight so it is perhaps not surprising that they can be similarly reticent when it comes to their animals! A recent US report claimed that two thirds of clients say nothing about their overweight pet unless the vet speaks first - so initiating this difficult conversation is the first step we have to take in helping our patients to lose weight!

Once an owner has accepted that their pet needs to lose weight, the challenge is to keep them motivated for the journey. As many of us know, from our own experiences, successful and sustained weight loss is about much more than just switching to a diet food. It’s about making changes to the lifestyle of the pet - and probably of the owner - so they will need the motivation to keep going. You can help them by:

• Constantly reminding them of the basic principles of successful weight loss - for instance the importance of weighing out their pet’s food at the start of the day and dividing it up into the appropriate number of meals - and discouraging them from feeding human left-overs - a prime cause of obesity. • Running weight loss clinics so that owners and their pets can benefit from the camararderie of losing weight together? Why not run a competition to find your practice’s Slimmer of the Year? • Reviewing each animal’s progress against its individualized weight plan and exercise programme regularly Getting the weight of the nation’s pets back down to acceptable levels is not something that we can achieve overnight but one positive statistic from the PFMA report was that 93% of owners said they would be concerned to hear that their pet was overweight. So owners are, for the most part, willing to take action so long as they are given the guidance and tools they need - and that, of course, is where we can really make a difference!

For a more detailed view of the current state of pet obesity to explore different approaches in tackling it, come along to Daniel L Chan’s session at the London Vet Show in RVC Clinical 1 at 12.00 pm on Thursday 20 November.

An interview with Emiliano Espinar the equine expert on the BVA CPD Group

Which levels of experience will the lectures be most suited to? The lectures are aimed at the majority of BVA members, with particular emphasis towards the mixed practitioner who may not work exclusively with horses. However, there are excellent speakers who would relish the challenge of more advanced discussions of the topics. Some of the lectures are going

There are certainly plenty of new challenges that continue to shape the veterinary equine industry. Some of the challenges, such as increasing number of graduates, are to unfold in the next few years. Also, as a profession, we would have to accommodate to the reversal of gender and with new generations not so willing or able to sacrifice day and night on the task. The increasing awareness of veterinary based medicine, responsible use of medications, legal issues with slaughter, welfare of equine in sport and knowledge of the different regulatory bodies, passport schemes should be on our agenda.

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What are you most looking forward to at the show? I look forward to getting to London to Europe’s largest multi-species veterinary exhibition. It’s a great opportunity to see what is new out there, meet and connect with the industry. I am looking forward to the lectures and have personal interest in some of the topics. I would like to attend other parts of the show, such as the non-clinical programme, if I get enough time.

I am really pleased and proud to be working alongside the London Vet Show on both the BVA Farm theatre clinical stream and the BVA Careers Fair. The event is a fantastic opportunity for vets from all disciplines to come together at one event in London. In addition, the London Vet Show also gives vets a great opportunity to meet colleagues from the entire animal health sector, from other veterinary practices, pharmaceutical companies and suppliers both national and international. The focus of the BVA farm conference programme, is not only good for mixed practitioners but also relevant for practitioners working solely with farm animals. With a diverse range of topics from Carrying out post-mortem examinations in the field, Cattle lameness in the digital age and Bio-security beyond the boot dip to the latest updates in the responsible use of medicines in food producing animals. Discussions on goats, hens and camelids are included to cover the other important areas of farm work. My experience as a farm vet has been enhanced by my role as a director of clinical governance in one of the largest

farm animal practices in the country. The opportunity to not only develop personally but to be given the opportunity to develop others has been one of the most satisfying aspects of my career to date. This has been either via Westpoint’s highly respected intern programme, as mentor from a clinical perspective in my role as lead in our fertility and genetics working group and as senior vet in our Sevenoaks practice. This was further enhanced by the successful completion of my DBR at the University of Liverpool. These are the main reasons why I have also become involved as a speaker in the BVA Careers fair. My lecture entitled “Learning doesn’t stop when you leave university” is aimed at vets who are already in a position to educate and influence others within their business. Encouraging them to think outside of the box, looking at the different methods of learning available to them to help develop their people. The wealth of information available today is huge especially via On-line learning platforms. However it is important that people still take the opportunity of learning from those around them.

It is a common misconception among owners that fish do not feel pain. Several studies highlight that, while not in a conventionally human sense, fish feel something akin to pain, Vetark Professional considers it to be highly unethical to allow a slow death from sickness when this is frowned upon for other pet species. The company hopes to work with veterinarians to educate owners about correct methods for dealing with fish illness and, when necessary, the humane approach to euthanasia of terminally ill fish. One such method is Vetark’s AquaSed, an easy- to use liquid anaesthetic that continues to receive glowing reviews among industry experts.

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The programme has to be a reflection of all the new exciting changes that we continue to experience in equine veterinary medicine. It draws on the expertise of the BVA CPD group, which is formed by practicing veterinary surgeons that face the day to day challenges in dealing with animals (and their owners), and what’s more important is it’s based on our research surveys of what the majority of our members request.

Jon is Director of Clinical Governance, responsible for clinical effectiveness and CPD for the group. He also sits on the Research and Medicines Boards. He has a keen interest in bovine reproduction having gained a Diploma in Bovine Reproduction at distinction level in 2010. He enjoys overseas consultancy in countries such as India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Poland.

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Diagnostic approach to respiratory patients in general practice do I have to have a bronchoscope? Dr. Philip Padrid DVM, Associate Professor of SA Medicine (adj), The Ohio State University School of Vet Med

10.15 11.15

14.10 15.10

The epidemic of pet obesity are vets to blame? Daniel Chan DVM DACVECC DACVN MRCVS Senior Lecturer, The Royal Veterinary College

Medical mystery tour 2014 Professor David Church BVSc PhD MACVSC MRCVS ILTHM, Professor of Small Animal Studies, The Royal Veterinary College Sponsored by

15.40 16.40

16.55 17.55

Diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis in dogs and cats similarities and differences Dr Penny Watson MA VetMD CertVR DSAM DipECVIM MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine, Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge

BVA Farm Theatre 09.00 10.00

10.15 11.15

11.45 12.45

Camelids beyond the first consult Bob Broadbent BVet Med MRCVS, CPD Group Member and Founder Member, British Veterinary Camelid Society

Old diseases, new threats on the farm Dr Sian Mitchell BVMS PhD MRCVS Dip EVPC Dip ECSHRM, Veterinary Investigation Officer, AHVLA

OV-synch, co-synch or kitchen sink? John Cook BVSc DCHP MRCVS RCVS Recognised Specialist Cattle Health and Production Sponsored by

13.00 14.00

11.45 12.45

14.15 15.15

Non BVA Lunchtime Session Which diseases are important? How does Government prioritise and how would you decide? Interactive session using a delegate voting system

15.35 16.35

16.50 17.50

09.00 10.00

Alan Murphy BVMS DBR MRCVS MRCVS SeniorVeterinary Inspector, Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency

15.35 16.35

An update on the responsible use of medicines in food producing animals Professor David Barrett BSc(Hons) BVSc (Hons) DBR DCHP DipECBHM FHEA MRCVS

12.15 13.15

13.45 14.45

Goat health planning David Harwood BVetMed, MRCVS, Independent Veterinary Surgeon Sponsored by

IDEXX lecture stream: Case-based challenges

Managing rabbit needs in your practice from the waiting room to the operating theatre

Dr Guillermo Couto DVM DACVIM (Internal Medicine and Oncology) Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oncology/Haematology Service, The Ohio State University

Brigitte Lord BVetMed(Hons) CertZooMed MRCVS, Lecturer in Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, University of Edinburgh

Dr Dennis DeNicola DVM PhD DACVP, IDEXX Chief Veterinary Educator and Veterinary Clinical Pathologist, IDEXX

The second consult: the lame dog Professor Stuart Carmichael BVMS MVM DSAO MRCVS, Director, Fitzpatrick Referrals

Full mouth dental extraction in the management of feline gingivostomatitis complex Peter Southerden BVSc MBA Dip EVDC MRCVS, Director, Eastcott Veterinary Hospital; RVCS Recognised and European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry

Crashes, ditches and other equine rescues: case based scenarios, practical tips and the future of equine emergencies Jim Green, Animal Rescue Manager, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and Director of the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association

10.15 11.15

11.30 12.30

12.45 13.45

Treating equine colic when referral is not an option Andrew Higgins MA Vet MB MSc MRCVS, Director, Avonvale Veterinary Practice, Ratley Banbury Oxon

09.00 09.50

15.00 16.00

16.15 17.15

Dr Dennis DeNicola DVM PhD DACVP, IDEXX Chief Veterinary Educator and Veterinary Clinical Pathologist, IDEXX

Feline gingivostomatitis complex causes and solutions Martha Cannon BA VetMB DSAM(Fel) MRCVS, RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, Co-Director, The Oxford Cat Clinic

IDEXX Advanced Diagnostics Theatre (Anex Room) 13.00 17.00

IDEXX the basics: Endocrinology confuses me - can we go back to the beginning? Susan Randell BVSc DACVIM(SAIM) MRCVS Internal Medicine Consultant, IDEXX Laboratories

Primary health care for rabbits what clients should know from the very first visit Brigitte Lord BVetMed(Hons) CertZooMed MRCVS, Lecturer in Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, University of Edinburgh

RVC Equine Theatre 09.15 10.15

10.30 11.30

12.00 13.00

Fitzpatrick Learning Acadamy (The Dark Room) Focus on Cancer Morning sessions

Basics of cancer surgery – what do I need to know?

New approaches to the management of mast cell tumours in dogs

Lameness: making science from the art Andy Fiske Jackson BVSc MVetMed Dipl.ECVS MRCVS, Lecturer in Equine Surgery, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

Delivered by:

10.00 10.50

Laurent Findji DVM MS DipECVS, MRCVS. Specialist Surgeon. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Oncology + Soft Tissue

Dr. Renate Weller Dr Med.Vet PhD MRCVS MScVetEd. FHEA, Professor in Comparative Imaging and Biomechanics, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

11.30 12.20

Co-presented with other Equine Specialists 15.40 16.40

How to make the most of ultrasonography in equine practice Roger Smith, MA VetMB PhD DEO DipECVS MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery and Professor of Equine Orthopaedics, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

Itching isn’t always sweet – investigation and management of the pruritic horse Rob Pilsworth MA Vet MB MSc MRCVS, Associate, Newmarket Equine Hospital

13.50 14.40

14.50 15.40

Diagnostic approach to the coughing horse Dr Scott Pirie BVM&S PhD Cert EP Cert EM (Int Med) DipECEIM FRAgS MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine, University of Edinburgh Sponsored by

16.55 17.55

16.00 16.50

09.00 09.55

10.10 11.05

11.15 12.10

Resection and reconstructive techniques for soft tissue sarcomas in dogs Delivered by: Professor Noel Fitzpatrick Duniv MVB CertVR DSAO ACVSMR MRCVS. Director. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Orthopaedic + Neurology Professor Nick Bacon MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DipECVS DACVS MRCVS. Specialist Surgeon. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Oncology + Soft Tissue Laurent Findji DVM MS DipECVS, MRCVS. Specialist Surgeon. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Oncology + Soft Tissue

13.50 14.40

Watch this space diagnosis and management of pleural space disorders in the 21st century

15.05 15.55

Practical use of local analgesia in small animal practice indications and approaches

16.05 16.55

Co-presented with other Equine Specialists

09.30 10.20

Imaging the abdomen does ultrasound always trump radiography? Panagiotis Mantis DVM DipECVDI FHEA MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Radiology, The Royal Veterinary College

08.30 12.30

IDEXX lecture stream: Case-based challenges Dr Guillermo Couto DVM DACVIM (Internal Medicine and Oncology) Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oncology/Haematology Service, The Ohio State University Dr Dennis DeNicola DVM PhD DACVP, IDEXX Chief Veterinary Educator and Veterinary Clinical Pathologist, IDEXX Dr Stan Marks BVSc PhD DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology) DACVN, Director and Veterinary gastroenterologist and nutritionist of the Companion Animal Gastrointestinal Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology,UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

13.30 14.25

Managing anaesthetic risks in the geriatric patient - fact and fiction Elizabeth Leece BVSc CVA DipECVAA MRCVS, Consultant Anaesthetist, Dick White Referrals

10.35 11.25

The lame cat - causes, consequences and assessment Karen Perry BVM&S CertSAS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedics, The Royal Veterinary College

11.40 12.30

The 2nd consult: Anorexia and normal blood work - where’s the disease? Edward Hall MA VetMB PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, University of Bristol

13.30 14.20

Heart murmurs in dogs - when should I worry? Virginia Luis Fuentes MA VetMB PhD CertVR DVC MRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM, Professor of Veterinary Cardiology, The Royal Veterinary College

13.00 17.00

IDEXX masterclass: Gastroenterology Dr Stan Marks BVSc PhD DACVIM (Internal Medicine, Oncology) DACVN, Director and Veterinary gastroenterologist and nutritionist of the Companion Animal Gastrointestinal Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

14.35 15.25

Surgical and non-surgical management of the lame cat Karen Perry BVM&S CertSAS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedics, The Royal Veterinary College

The problems with brachycephalics snorting, snoring and much, much more Gert ter Haar DVM PhD MRCVS DECVS, Senior Lecturer in Soft Tissue Surgery, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College Heart murmurs in cats - when should I worry? Virginia Luis Fuentes MA VetMB PhD CertVR DVC MRCVS DipACVIM DipECVIM, Professor of Veterinary Cardiology, The Royal Veterinary College

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15.40 16.30

BVA Equine Theatre

Cattle lameness in the digital age Roger Blowey BSc BVSc FRCVS FRAgS, Farm Animal Vet, Wood Veterinary Group

09.00 09.50

Bio-security beyond the boot dip Dr John Carr BVSc PhD DPM MRCVS, Consultant Veterinarian, Howells Veterinary Services

10.00 10.50

The joys and perils of pet pigs David Chennells MA VetMB CertPM MRCVS, Senior Partner in mixed General Practice, Acorn House Veterinary Surgery, Bedford

11.30 12.20

Non BVA session How to control the hidden treats of sub-clinical ketosis and mycotoxins in dairy herds

Food for thought – integrating nutrition with routine veterinary services

12.30 13.30

13.00 17.00

IDEXX masterclass: Oncology in my clinic: do’s and don’ts Dr Guillermo Couto DVM DACVIM (Internal Medicine and Oncology) Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oncology/Haematology Service, The Ohio State University Dr Dennis DeNicola DVM PhD DACVP, IDEXX Chief Veterinary Educator and Veterinary Clinical Pathologist, IDEXX

Imaging the thorax does radiography always trump ultrasound? Panagiotis Mantis DVM DipECVDI FHEA MRCVS, Senior Lecturer in Radiology, The Royal Veterinary College

Castration, its complications and their avoidance Professor Tim Greet BVMS, MVM, Cert EO, DESTS, Dip ECVS, FRCVS, Senior Partner and Senior Surgeon, Rossdales LLP

RVC Equine Theatre 09.15 10.05

The sick neonatal foal in the field practical first opinion management Dr Kevin Corley BVM&S PhD DECEIM DACVIM DACVECC MRCVS, Specialist in Equine Medicine and Critical Care, Veterinary Advances Ltd

10.20 11.10

Critical emergencies in the field Dr Tim Mair BVSc PhD DEIM DESTS DipECEIM AssocECVDI MRCVS, Director, Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic

12.00 12.50

Non BVA session Introduction to CLASS IV Laser therapy for equine clinicians: Management of wounds and musculoskeletal injuries

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13.50 14.40

Bugs going viral - how to keep outbreaks under control at the yard Josh Slater BVM&S PhD DipECEIM MRCVS, Professor in Equine Clinical Studies, The Royal Veterinary College

14.50 15.40

The hen do’s and don’ts Steve Smith BVetMed (Hons.) CertZooMed DipECZM (Avian) MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon, Wendover Heights Birds & Exotics

16.00 16.50

Neuromuscular gait deficits Richard J Piercy MA VetMB MS PhD DipACVIM MRCVS, Professor of Comparative Neuromuscular Disease, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

Challenging vetting scenarios - and how to manage them Malcolm Morley BVSc MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon and Director, Stable Close Equine Practice

How to assess and appraise long bone fractures – a case based presentation Canine Chiari and syringomyelia How to assess and appraise fractures affecting joints – a case based presentation Delivered by: Professor Noel Fitzpatrick Duniv MVB CertVR DSAO ACVSMR MRCV. Director. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Orthopaedic + Neurology Professor Stuart Carmichael BVMS MVM SAO MRCVS. Director. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Oncology + Soft Tissue

Decision making in dental and sinus disease Dr Thomas Witte BVetMed MRCVS FHEA PhD DipACVS/ECVS, RCVS, European and American recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery and Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

Mike Farrell BVetMed CertVA CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS. Specialist Surgeon. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Orthopaedic + Neurology Dr Clare Rusbridge BVMS PhD DipECVN MRCVS. Chief of Neurology. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Orthopaedic + Neurology

Advanced imaging: getting more out of your orthopaedic referrals

Dental and sinus disease: what are you missing? Dr Thomas Witte BVetMed MRCVS FHEA PhD DipACVS/ECVS, RCVS, European and American recognised Specialist in Equine Surgery and Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College Safia Barakzai BVSc MSc DESTS Dipl ECVS Assoc ECDVI MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Chine House Veterinary Hospital

16.05 16.55

Orthopaedics and Neurology Morning sessions

Dr Tim Mair BVSc PhD DEIM DESTS DipECEIM AssocECVDI MRCVS, Director, Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic

Co-presented with other Equine Specialists 15.05 15.55

Fitzpatrick Learning Acadamy (The Dark Room)

Advanced imaging: what, how and when

Andy Crawford, European Specialist in Equine Surgery

Sponsored by Where there’s muck there’s brass – practical sheep parasitology Dr Andrew Forbes BVM&S PhD DipEVPC MBS Cbiol MRCVS, Veterinary Parasitologist, Glasgow University

Dental and sinus disease: the view from practice Safia Barakzai BVSc MSc DESTS Dipl ECVS Assoc ECDVI MRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Chine House Veterinary Hospital

Dr David Bradley DVM FASLMS, Veterinary Medical Director, K-Laser, USA

Tim Geraghty BVMS MVM DipECBHM MRCVS, Lecturer in Production Animal Medicine, University of Glasgow

14.40 15.35

A Division of MWI

IDEXX Advanced Diagnostics Theatre (Anex Room)

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15.50 16.45

Ricky Farr B.Sc (Hons) B.V.Sc MRCVS, Veterinary Assistant, Wendover Heights Equine

The packed two day BVA Careers Fair will provide personal and professional development to members at all stages of their career. BVA Members only

The 2nd consult: Persistent diarrhoea should I try another antibiotic? Edward Hall MA VetMB PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, Professor of Small Animal Medicine, University of Bristol

Dr Derek McIlmoyle, Technical Director, ABVista GB & Ireland

Practical cytology tips for your cancer cases

Afternoon sessions

Epilepsy – diagnosis and pathology Epilepsy – setting up treatment Spinal fusion vs disc replacement – the current picture Delivered by: Professor Noel Fitzpatrick Duniv MVB CertVR DSAO ACVSMR MRCV. Director. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Orthopaedic + Neurology Dr Clare Rusbridge BVMS PhD DipECVN MRCVS. Chief of Neurology. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Orthopaedic + Neurology

Advanced imaging: getting more out of your non-orthopaedic referrals Philip Ivens MA VetMB Cert EM (Int. Med.) DipECEIM MRCVS, European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine and Director, Buckingham Equine Vets Ltd.

Co-presented with other Equine Specialists

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The Club Room The BVA Congress is the major event in the veterinary political calendar bringing veterinary surgeons together to debate and discuss the hot topics of the day

The 2nd consult: Corneal ulcers Rick Sanchez BSciBiol DVM DipECVO FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer, Head of Opthalmology, The Royal Veterinary College

BVA Farm Theatre

Bone cancer in dogs – more than just amputation

Lameness workshop: complex and multi-limb lameness

Business Theatre

Management of allergic skin disease in dogs and cats - what really works in general practice? Ross Bond BVMS PhD DVD MRCVS DipECVD FHEA, Associate Professor and Reader in Veterinary Dermatology, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA)

Dr. Philip Padrid DVM Associate Professor of SA Medicine (adj), The Ohio State University School of Vet Med

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16.50 17.50

12.00 12.50

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12.25 13.10 Afternoon sessions

Philip Ivens MA VetMB Cert EM (Int. Med.) DipECEIM MRCVS, European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine and Director, Buckingham Equine Vets Ltd

Wounds that won’t heal causes and solutions Gert ter Haar DVM PhD MRCVS DECVS, Senior Lecturer in Soft Tissue Surgery, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

Chronic nasal disease in dogs and cats bacteria is NEVER the primary cause! Dr. Philip Padrid DVM Associate Professor of SA Medicine (adj), The Ohio State University School of Vet Med

Professor Nick Bacon MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DipECVS DACVS MRCVS. Specialist Surgeon. Fitzpatrick Referrals – Oncology + Soft Tissue

How to be a better radiologist in practice

Lameness workshop: single limb lameness

10.20 11.10

Approach to common skin and subcutaneous tumours in dogs and cats

Andy Crawford, European Specialist in Equine Surgery

14.25 15.25

Assessment and management of entropion in first opinion practice Rick Sanchez BSciBiol DVM DipECVO FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer, Head of Opthalmology, The Royal Veterinary College

Elizabeth Leece BVSc CVA DipECVAA MRCVS, Consultant Anaesthetist, Dick White Referrals

Radiography: top tips to improve your images Dr. Renate Weller Dr Med.Vet PhD MRCVS MScVetEd. FHEA, Professor in Comparative Imaging and Biomechanics, Clinical Sciences and Services, The Royal Veterinary College

09.15 10.05

IDEXX Advanced Diagnostics Theatre (Olympia Room)

RVC Clinical 3

RVC Clinical 2

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15.35 16.35

Diagnosis of allergic skin disease fact and fiction Ross Bond BVMS PhD DVD MRCVS DipECVD FHEA, Associate Professor and Reader in Veterinary Dermatology, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA) Sponsored by

IDEXX masterclass: Make your CBC talk to you

Do’s and don’ts for effective scaling and polishing - before, during and after

Non BVA Lunchtime Session Equine gastric ulceration - today’s approach

Chemical restraint in a fractious horse how to use drugs Dr Emma Love BVMS PhD DipECVAA DVA MRCVS FHEA, Senior Teaching Fellow in Veterinary Anaesthesia, University of Bristol

13.00 17.00

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RVC Clinical 1

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EMS or Cushing’s disease? How to investigate laminitis cases Professor Andy Durham BSc BVSc CertEP DEIM DipECEIM MRCVS, RCVS & European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine, Liphook Equine Hospital

Josh Slater, BVM&S PhD DipECEIM MRCVS, Professor of Equine Clinical Studies, The Royal Veterinary College

14.00 15.00

Taking the fear out of exotic consultations in first opinion practice II solutions to common problems

Peter Southerden BVSc MBA Dip EVDC MRCVS, Director, Eastcott Veterinary Hospital; RVCS Recognised and European Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry

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16.50 17.50

08.30 12.30

John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS, Vet, Anton Vets

Responsible prescribing; when is antimicrobial therapy the wrong choice and why? Daniel Chan DVM DACVECC DACVN MRCVS, Senior Lecturer, The Royal Veterinary College

Josh Slater, BVM&S PhD DipECEIM MRCVS, Professor of Equine Clinical Studies, The Royal Veterinary College

Sponsored by The post-mortem exam in the field - which bits and when?

IDEXX Advanced Diagnostics Theatre (Olympia Room )

John Chitty BVetMed CertZooMed MRCVS, Vet, Anton Vets

BVA Equine Theatre

Hannah Lester & Andrew Frost

14.15 15.15

The Diabetic Remission Clinic: uncovering the recipe for diabetic remission in the cat Dr Stijn Niessen DVM PhD DECVIM PGCVetEd FHEA MRCVS, Lecturer in Internal Medicine, The Royal Veterinary College

Your Practice. Our Support.

Wheezes and whistles diagnosis and management of feline bronchitis and asthma Dr. Philip Padrid DVM, Associate Professor of SA Medicine (adj), The Ohio State University School of Vet Med

Taking the fear out of exotic consultations in first opinion practice I - restraint, physical examination and economics

Friday 21st November 2014