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Artificial intelligence goes under the spotlight at BVA Live
"It's fascinating to see how many vet teams are already using AI technology in thier daily work" - Rob Williams, BVA junior vice president. 

An expert panel will explore the impact of AI on veterinary services.

With artificial intelligence increasingly being used in clinical settings, a session at this year’s BVA Live is set to explore its impact on the delivery of veterinary services.

The ‘hot topic’ session, entitled The Future is Here, Are You Ready? AI in Practice Today’ comes as new statistics show one in five vets are already using AI technology in their daily work.

The figures from BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary profession survey found the most commonly reported use of AI technology was for radiography diagnostics and reporting (44 per cent) and laboratory diagnostics and reporting (27 per cent). 

When it comes to communications, however, the survey found that just 11 per cent of vets are using AI to speak to clients and only seven per cent are using to help with administrative tasks.

Rob Williams, BVA junior vice president: “It’s fascinating to see how many vet teams are already using AI technology in their daily work. The massive boom in the use of these tools represents an exciting opportunity for the profession, particularly around diagnostics and interpreting large data sets. 

“But as well as benefits there are clear challenges and risks, so this timely session is a great opportunity to address some of the ethical questions around the use of technology when it comes to treating animals and ensuring their welfare. It’s set to be an interesting debate, with the chance for delegates to pose questions to our incredibly knowledgeable panel, and I hope many of you will join us to add your voice to the discussion.”

The BVA Live session will bring together a panel of experts from across the profession to discuss what is happening today and how the future of practice might evolve in a world of AI.

Among the experts include Nick Jackson, director, veterinary surgeon, and council member at NGJ Locum Ltd, BVA policy officer, Ben O'Halloran, and Nicolò Frisiani, co-founder and CEO of Lupa Pets. 

Vets with an interest in AI technology can join the discussion in the BVA Live Interactive Zone, at 14.00-14.45 on 12 June 2025. 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."