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Annual equine conference details announced
New venue caters for growing interest in event

The sixth annual Equine Health and Science Conference is to be held by the Open College of Equine Studies over two days this spring.

The event, taking place on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April, will be held at the West Wing of Ickworth House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk – a new venue for the conference, due significantly growing interest.

Speakers at the event will include Dr David Brianbridge of Cambridge University, Professor W R (Twink) Allen and Professor Josh Slater of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The talks will cover a broad range of topics in equine health and science.

Organisers are expecting more than 250 people over the course of the two days, who will be strongly encouraged to join in with debates, alongside learning and networking.

The conference is charged at £180 (£150 for students) for the full two-day programme, and £99 (£85 for students) for a single day, and there is a 10 per cent discount for those who book their place before February 15 and a further 10 per cent "buddy-up" discount.

Full programme notes, plus tea/coffee and lunch will be provided. Tickets to a Friday night fun dinner are available at £55.

"We felt April was a good time of year to hold the conference and this year's programme looks to be the best ever with one or two special events planned," said Julia Brega, director of the Open College of Equine Studies and conference organiser.

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.