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25 Years of NAVP
2010 is the 25th anniversary of the origins of NAVP and as part of the celebrations the Executive Committee have organised a CPD event on 31st March 2010. 

This event will take place at Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire and starts at 2.00pm. The Association’s AGM will be held in the morning at the same venue.

Admission to this afternoon event is open to members and non-members and will be free of charge, but as numbers are limited, non-members will need tickets which can be obtained from Gail Williams at gail@navp.co.uk

The programme is as follows:

2.00pm Welcome to NAVP President, Vice-President and Guest Speakers from Chris Caden Parker (NAVP Chair)

2.10pm “White Line Disease in Horses” Dr. Susan Kempson , NAVP President and Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Pre-Clinical Science at the Edinburgh (Royal Dick) Veterinary School.

2.40pm “Canine Cruciate Ligament Lesions” Dr Eithne Comerford, European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedics at Liverpool Veterinary School

3.10pm “The use of Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Equine practice” Trish Quirion Henrion, NAVP Physiotherapist at New England Equine Medical and Surgical Center, Dover, New Hampshire, USA

3.40pm Closing remarks from NAVP President, Dr. Susan Kempson

3.45pm Finish

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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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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.