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BVA Congress reveals 2019 programme
The full programme for BVA Congress includes sessions on the ethics of large-scale puppy farming.
Experts to discuss anti-vax movement and puppy-farming 

Some the veterinary profession’s biggest challenges and most talked about issues are set to go under the spotlight at this year’s BVA Congress (14-15 November).

A highlight of the London Vet Show, the event will include sessions on sustainability, the rise of ‘anti-vaxxers’ and diversity in the workplace. It will also include a thought-provoking discussion on EMS and whether the current system is truly sustainable.

Launching the programme, BVA President Simon Doherty said: “This year’s BVA Congress will provide a platform for delegates to come together to lift the lid and debate issues such as sustainability within the profession, pet obesity, diversity within the profession, anti-vax attitudes, and EMS.

“It’s an opportunity for vets of all career stages to take time out of clinical CPD and sink their teeth into wider issues that we all feel passionately about.”

The full programme for BVA Congress includes sessions on the ethics of large-scale puppy farming in association with the AWF, the future of the veterinary nurse with the BVNA and pet obesity with Mars Petcare.

Dr Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, will deliver the highly-anticipated Wooldridge Memorial Lecture in which she will give ‘a unique insight’ into the minds of animals. Dr Grandin is a pioneering animal scientist, best-selling author and autism spokesperson named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

For more information about the event visit london.vetshow.com. BVA members can get access to the full BVA programme, as well as the usual London Vet Show programme, for 15 per cent less than the lowest advertised price.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.