VetNI

Veterinary Northern Ireland

Using bovine post-import samples for BVD testing – PVP role

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FAO All PVPs
Where clients have imported cattle that are to be tested by DAERA for Bluetongue virus, the blood samples may also be tested for BVD in the AFBI laboratory.  Clients importing cattle may contact you to request that you complete a submission form, the link for which follows:
https://www.afbini.gov.uk/sites/afbini.gov.uk/files/publications/Farm%20Animal%20Submission%20Form_051018.pdf
Your client should have been given a DAERA Test Identification number by the AHWI taking the samples.  Please write the DAERA Test Identification number for the sample on the form and add a note that the sample result is to be uploaded to the BVD Programme.
If you have any questions, please contact AFBI’s DSIB or AHWNI, as appropriate.

Omagh Day & AGM 2019

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Omagh day 2019 will take place on Wednesday 9th January 2019 at AFBI Labs in Omagh.  There will be 4 great lecture topics included on the day and those local vets who are delivering their presentations will be judged by the RCVS President Amanda Boag.

This will be followed by the AGM (members only) and a lovely dinner at the Silverbirch hotel.  Omagh day is strictly limited to registered delegates only so it is important that you book your place for this event!

If you would like to book a place for Omagh day, contact the VetNI office on [email protected]

Thanks to our kind sponsors Boehringer Ingelheim for their support of Omagh Day & AGM 2019

Siobhan Menzies meeting on NO PAIN ALL GAIN filling up fast – book now to secure your place!

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Our last Small animal meeting of 2018 is going to be a great one!  Come and hear our speaker Siobhan Menzies talking about ‘No Pain All Gain – Multimodal pain management – Utilising Analgesic Medications and Analgesic Techniques to maximise pain relief in pets’ on Thursday 6th December.  Delicious supper provided!  Book quick as limited places available now.

For more information on Siobhan and the topic she will be talking about Click Here!

Great opportunity to see Penny Watson speak on Canine Chronic hepatitis

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Do not miss Penny Watson on the 1st November 2018 speaking on Canine Chronic Hepatitis – Causes and treatments.  Spaces are filling up fast!  Book your place today!

Dr Penny Watson is a Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, Cambridge where she helps run a busy internal medicine teaching and referral clinic. After graduating from Cambridge in 1989, she spent 4 years in mixed practice before returning to Cambridge. She has been there ever since and is now an RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Medicine. Penny is a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and ECVIM President. Penny’s research focuses on liver and pancreas disease in dogs and cats, particularly chronic disease and fibrosis.

For more information click here!

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Thanks to our Conference Partners & Sponsors!

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A massive Thank you to our two Conference partners MSD and Norbrook and conference sponsors Boehringer Ingleheim, IMV Imaging and Vetoquinol.  Our conference partners and sponsors are invaluable to the running of such a successful event and are the reason we can provide Northern Irish vets with the amazing programme we are able to at this conference.

For more information on our conference programme click here!

For a conference registration form click here!

Countdown to conference – don’t miss out!

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With 120 vets already registered for Autumn conference have you looked at our conference lecture programme to see what you are missing?  From midday on Wednesday 10th October there will be an additional admin fee of £25 added.  To ensure you don’t miss out on the great conference lecture programme and the craic, fill in your registration form asap and send it to [email protected]

For more information on our conference programme click here!

For a registration form click here!

Super Kids programme at Autumn Conference!

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The beauty of AVSPNI autumn conference is being able to bring your family!  This year our kids programme is the best yet!  We are nearly at maximum numbers for some of the activities so if you are planning on bringing your children (or haven’t registered) do so now!  We wouldn’t want you, or your family to miss out on an amazing weekend away.  Spending time with your family, getting top quality CPD and all within the beautiful setting of the Mournes – miss it, miss out! 

The kids programme includes;  Slime making workshop, cupcake making, canoeing, super sports and much more!

For more information on the kids programme and our conference lecture programme click here

For a registration form click here!

N.I vet becomes BVA President

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One of Northern Irelands homegrown vets, Simon Doherty was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2018/2019.

“It is a real honour to have been charged with the presidency of BVA at a time when it is critical for the association to provide a strong voice for vets. We are a relatively small profession, but the association has a growing membership who are becoming increasingly engaged due to cross-cutting concerns around issues such as workforce capacity and capability. However, it’s also an exciting time when many vets are exploring the diversity of available career paths, novel working patterns and the opportunities afforded through leadership and innovation.”

To read the full BVA article Click Here!