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BEVA Congress to 'make up' for missed socialising last year
Early bird tickets for BEVA Congress are available now until 16 August 2021.
'No better way' for BEVA to enjoy the 60th anniversary than face-to-face.

BEVA has released details of its upcoming Congress, confirming that it will go ahead in-person, rather than virtually.

The Congress will be held at the ICC in Birmingham from 5 to 7 September 2021, and will be held in a COVID-safe manner, with careful adherence to the Association's COVID safety measures.

Lucy Grieve, BEVA president, commented on the occasion: “We missed out last year, so we are going to properly make up for it at Congress this year, with socialising as well as pure learning on the agenda,

“We are also introducing a new format and exploring exciting new ideas with a plethora of high-quality online content, which should stop rotas getting in the way and allow everyone to enjoy and benefit from the event in one way or another.”

The focus of the 2021 Congress is celebrating 60 years of teamwork within the profession, and BEVA feels that there is no better way to celebrate this than with face-to-face interaction, allowing for networking and catching up with friends and colleagues. 

Available here, the full programme for the event includes the 13th International Equine Colic Symposium, and a line up of renowned speakers from both the UK and worldwide. 

To find out more about the event, and to book tickets, visit bevacongress.org

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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VMD issues guidance on AVM-GSL packaging

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has shared advice on its requirements for medicines considered AVM-GSL.

The guidance explains the information that should be on the outer package, and sets out the typical maximum pack size for an AVM-GSL product. It also describes the user-friendly language, structure and phrases required on packaging and product leaflets.

AVM-GSL products do not require discussion between the purchaser and a veterinary professional. This means that clear product information is needed to support sales choices.

The information will be useful for submitting new products to the AVM-GSL category and lowering the distribution category of products from NFA-VPS to AVM-GSL.

The VMD's guidance can be accessed here.