The British Veterinary Association has announced that it has almost halved the cost of attending its annual Congress this September.The British Veterinary Association has announced that it has almost halved the cost of attending its annual Congress this September.

According to the BVA, the decision was made to demonstrate its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable CPD.

The two-day event will now cost £150 +VAT for members and £300 +VAT for non-members for up to 11 hours of small animal CPD provided by the University of Liverpool.

The choice of topics includes:

  • recent advances in the management of elbow dysplasia and cruciate rupture
  • responsible use of medicines
  • how to get the best out of your Ultrasound machine for suspected cardiac disease
  • recent advances in the management of common tumours
  • management of the collapsing patient
  • management of acute gastroenteritis

The BVA says all the lectures will be delivered by leading experts in their field.

Alongside the clinical CPD programme BVA will run its contentious issues stream with discussions around the impact of women on the profession, horses for sport and the use of antimicrobials.

BVA Past President and small animal vet Harvey Locke worked with the University of Liverpool to create the clinical CPD programme. He said: "With a small animal clinical programme provided by the University of Liverpool, the BVA this year not only provides world-class CPD at Congress but it also comes at a fantastic price.  

"BVA is committed to providing high-quality CPD to our members at affordable rates. We look forward to welcoming vets to Liverpool in September for our great value CPD programme."

BVA Congress takes place in Liverpool on 27-29 September at the Merseyside Maritime Museum.

The full programme and further information is available at www.bva.co.uk/congress.

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