Programme revealed for BVA Live 2025
Topics will include the Veterinary Surgeons Act, the CMA investigation and bTB control.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the veterinary topics headlining BVA Live 2025.
The event, which runs from 12-13 June at the NEC in Birmingham, is set to feature a number of speakers, experts and panellists, who will address both clinical and non-clinical topics.
In its recently published programme, BVA Live 2025 has confirmed debates discussing current veterinary issues, plus additional sessions covering the different disciplines. It also features various CPD and networking opportunities for veterinary professionals.
Among the key events on 12 June is a discussion titled 'Shaping the future: Reforming the Veterinary Surgeons Act and its impact'. Leading figures from the veterinary profession will discuss the process of reforming the Veterinary Surgeons Act and relate it to animal welfare, professional standards and the industry's future.
On the panel will be UK chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss, BVA president Elizabeth Mullineaux, RCVS CEO Lizzie Lockett and BVNA president Lyndsay Hughes.
Also taking place on 12 June is 'Where is the UK on bTB control?', a panel discussion bringing together the chief veterinary officers from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The panel will collectively explore how the UK is faring against bTB, considering the challenges in achieving complete eradication.
Veterinary leadership will be raised for discussion in 'Leadership: why knowing yourself as a leader matters'. The session will see leaders, including executive coach Clive Elwood and clinic manager Fiona Leather RVN, approach the role of self-awareness in effective leadership.
On 13 June, the latest updates from the CMA investigation will be scrutinised from across the veterinary industry. A panel featuring BVNA president Lyndsay Hughes and Pennard Vets director Caroline Collins will share what they believe it could mean for the profession.
Alongside topical debates will be a range of sessions providing clinical content for key veterinary disciplines. Content will include small animal anaesthesia, wearable tech for equine care and antibiotic use in exotics.
There will also be sessions on broader topics, with the British Bee Vet Association and the British Veterinary Camelid Society each set to lead talks.
BVA president Elizabeth Mullineaux said: “This has been another challenging year for the profession, with the ongoing investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority focusing increased attention on the urgent need for reform of the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act.
“BVA Live will be a platform for thought-provoking discussions on these and other big issues facing the sector, alongside an opportunity to invest in your professional development and network with peers.”
The full BVA Live 2025 programme is available on the BVA website.
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