The deadline is Monday 18th September to book kids activities at AVSPNI autumn conference!!  This year is going to be the best yet with a selection of outdoor and indoor activates to keep the young ones amused while you enjoy some great lectures in the comfort of the fabulous Slieve Donard!  We start the Saturday off with our Lego and clay workshop brought to us by Northern Irelands very own ‘Bricks4kidz’.  These workshops are the only kind in Northern Ireland comprising both fun and education with Lego and Clay.

The Saturday afternoon will be exceptional for those who enjoy some outdoor fun!  We ask that the kiddies wrap up warm (it is Northern Ireland after all) with outdoor clothing and head to Castlewellan where they will be partaking in Archery and Kayaking!  I’m pretty sure this will be one of the highlights of the weekend!  For those who like the cosy indoors, we have exotic animals coming to visit us with Eco Mantella.  In the evening they can relax in front of a film to end an incredible day of fun!

On Sunday morning Louie the Entertainer will bring his fabulous magic show to conference kids!  Followed by Swim time.  (Please note that Sunday activities require adult supervision).

If you wish for your little/big ones to join in on the conference kids fun, please book before the 18th September as we cannot guarantee that they will be accommodated after this.  We don’t want anyone to be disappointed!  This includes those wishing to use our crèche facilities on the Saturday.

If you would like more information about the children’s programme at conference have a look at our conference brochure

For a conference registration form click here

What more could you ask for?…..Beautiful scenery, a stunning hotel, a fantastic kids programme and last but definitely not least, a top class CPD lecture programme with first class speakers!

This and more will be the 2017 Large animal conference in the Slieve Donard, Newcastle this October!  Seamus O’kane, our AVSPNI president says ‘spectacular setting, magnificent venue, excellent CPD, superb entertainment, what’s not to like?’

Our speakers include James Husband speaking on Milk fever, Colin Mason on Mycoplasma bovis infections in cattle herds and Sam strain on BVD just to name a few.  The brochure with all the information on all other speakers, lecture topics and full programme will follow very shortly!

Lintbells have kindly sponsored our September small animal meeting with the lecture topic of ‘Evidence based Nutraceuticals’. Our speaker for the evening is Rachel Hylton  (BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Technical Manager, Lintbells).  Rachel Will be covering the various following details with the Nutraceutical topic:

• Definition of EBVM
• Levels of Evidence
• Types of Tests
• VMD
• Science behind Essential Fatty Acids and Green—Lipped Mussels

For more information and how to register your place Click Here!

Summer Day this year will be at the Lough Neagh Fishermen’s Co-operative at Toomebridge on 14th June.  We have an excellent day planned, starting with an introduction to the eel fishery by the Chairman, Pat Close.  We will then tour the facilities and hear more about the history of the fishery and some of the complexities of the sector. Our guest speaker for the day is Conor Dolan.  As a Parasitologist at AFBI he is involved in eel health and welfare. Conor is a second year PHD student and has received an award for his presentation on the sustainable management of Lough Neagh eels.  This industry-focussed project is the first to be funded by the Lough Neagh Fisherman’s Co-operative Society.   He will also be discussing the link between Brexit and eels.  After our tour of the Fishery we will make our way to the WhiteRiver hotel next door to enjoy a delicious 3 course meal and yes, there is eel on the menu for those eager to try it.  In planning the day, some VetNI staff had a sneak preview – its going to be a fascinating day!

To find out more about our ‘Eel day’ have a look at our flyer here!

To book your place (only registered delegates allowed on the day) send us an email at info@vetni.co.uk

If you are wanting to book a place on the Sutures and more practical day with Liz Welsh  – book fast!  There are only a few spaces left on each day and this is one workshop that is not to be missed!  Liz spoke at our conference in October and due to her popularity we have asked her back again.  

Liz will also be taking an evening meeting on the 1st June and the title is ‘Urinary Tract Surgery’. 

For more information on the workshop and how to book Click Here!

Thanks to our kind Sponsors at Kruuse.

Fantastic full day of top quality CPD on the 1st and 2nd of June.  Choose either day and come and get involved in a full day practical with our speaker Liz Welsh.  There is also an evening meeting by Liz on the 1st June on Urinary Tract.  Not to be missed.

Limited places of 16 for both practical days and the majority of these are already filled.  So if you want a place contact us at info@vetni.co.uk

Thanks to our generous sponsor for both days – Kruuse.

For more information on the days event and evening meeting Click Here!

Fantastic full day of top quality CPD on the 1st and 2nd of June.  Choose either day and come and get involved in a full day practical with our speaker Liz Welsh.  There is also an evening meeting by Liz on the 1st June on Urinary Tract.  Not to be missed.

Limited places of 16 for both practical days and the majority of these are already filled.  So if you want a place contact us at info@vetni.co.uk

Thanks to our generous sponsor for both days – Kruuse.

For more information on the days event and evening meeting Click Here!