Exhibitor Lecture Stream

Exhibitor Lecture Stream
at BSAVA Congress 2015
9–12 April 2015
The Exhibitor Lecture
Stream is being run in the
Barclays Premier Lounge,
Barclaycard Arena during
Congress by a host of
companies with something
important to say! From hot
topics to product related
demonstrations this is
your chance to hear what
is going on in the industry
from many leading experts.
11.50–12.50
Vetlink Employment Service
PDSA
Stand No:122
Website:www.vetlink.com.au
Stand No:217
Website:www.pdsa.org.uk
Working in Australia and New Zealand
for veterinarians
PAW report – assessing the state of our
pet nation
Speaker: Dr Mark Eagleton
Speakers: Sean Wensley and Nicola Martin
Learning points:
■■ How to secure locum work
■■ How to secure a permanent job
■■ Type of work on offer
Learning points:
Leverage the power of personalised apps to:
13.50–14.50
Pet Food UK Ltd
Stand No:405
Website:www.barkingheads.co.uk
AATU – Evolutionary natural feeding
for dogs
Speaker: James Webber
Thursday 9 April
09.15–10.15
Avacta Animal Health
Stand No:510
Website:www.avactaanimalhealth.com
The canine lymphoma blood test – why
use it?
Speaker: Simon Tappin
MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
Learning points:
■■ Background to the algorithmic approach behind the canine
lymphoma blood test (cLBT)
■■ Understanding of the applications and interpretation of cLBT
results
■■ Knowledge of the research base supporting the cLBT”
10.50–11.50
Veterinary Pathology Group
Stand No:701
Website:www.thevpg.co.uk
Clinical updates on new diagnostic
technology from the Veterinary
Pathology Group
Speakers: Andrew Torrance and Roger Powell
Learning points:
■■ The Veterinary Pathology Group offers a unique toxicology
service designed to meet the needs of veterinary surgeons in
practice. We offer a toxicology screen capable of identifying
30,000 drugs and toxins with a 3–5 day turnaround, same day
results can be obtained in an emergency.
■■ The Veterinary Pathology Group is the only laboratory group in
the UK performing The PARR (PCR for Antigen Rearrangement)
Test for Clonality for dogs and cats. This test has a major impact
on the efficiency of diagnosing lymphoma cytologically with
minimal invasion.
■■ The Veterinary Pathology Group currently comprises 6
laboratories in the UK and Ireland and employs 20 Board
Certified Veterinary Pathologists. The group is privately owned
on the principle of shared veterinary pathologist ownership.
11.50–12.50
Learning points:
■■ Single source protein – The benefits of a single sourced protein
reduces the worry of an allergic reaction. Gives variety for the
owner to feed, one month Duck, next Chicken etc. A world first.
■■ 80% Meat – closer to a dogs natural diet with a very high
percentage of meat. Gentle processing and cooking of the meats
for maximum digestibility.
■■ Super 8 – a mix of 8 Vegetables, 8 Fruits, 8 Herbs & 8 Spices and
Botanicals.”
Friday 10 April
09.15–10.15
Docsinnovent
Stand No:819
Website:www.docsinnovent.com
Safer anaesthesia with the v-gel®
Speaker:Dawn Sheppard
Product Specialist Docsinnovent Ltd
Learning points:
■■ How to achieve safer airway management
■■ Gain a quick airway in rabbits and cats
■■ Using the v-gel correctly
10.50–11.50
Veterinary Instrumentation
Stand No:511
Website:www.vetinst.com
Locking technologies
Speaker: Gareth Arthurs
PGCertMedEd MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS
DSAS(Orth) FHEA MRCVS
Learning points:
Attendees will learn:
■■ Understand how locking plates work, and how they differ from
non-locking plates
■■ Understand the principles of application
■■ Understand how to apply locking implants
■■ Understand when locking implants are appropriate and
beneficial, and when they are not.
■■ Outline the range of locking implants that Veterinary
Instrumentation offers
■■ Exploring the key pet welfare issues from both pet and vet
perspectives
■■ Is anything changing? Reflecting on findings since the 2011
Report
■■ A chance to share your views on what needs to be done and
how
1350–1450
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Stand No:609
Website:www.vmd.defra.gov.uk
The revision of European legislation on
veterinary medicines
Speaker: Nick Renn
1450–1550
Supreme Petfoods
Stand No:120
Website:www.supremepetfoods.com
Nutritional strategies for the geriatric
rabbit
Speaker: Molly Varga
Learning points:
■■ The lecture will examine common clinical conditions that affect
older rabbits and potential treatment strategies
■■ Nutritional strategies that support these treatments will be
discussed
■■ Common nutritional and nutraceutical supplements will be
explained ad the science behind these explored, in order to
support veterinary surgeons in making sound clinical and
nutritional decisions for their older rabbit patients
1730–1830
National Veterinary Services
Stand No:700
Website:www.vetwholesaler.co.uk
OrthoZip – a revolutionary and new
approach to lateral stabilisation of the
canine cranial cruciateligament
Speaker: Martin Owen
PhD DSAS (Orth )DipECVS MRCVS,
Dick White Referrals
Learning points:
■■ Present theory of extra capsular lateral stabilization of the
Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament, and identification of
necessary isometric points.
■■ Learn the benefits of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Fibre
Polyethylene orthopaedic suture and strength benefits compared
to monofilament suture line.
■■ Review and present the OrthoZip technique through bone model
demonstration.
Exhibitor Lecture Stream
at BSAVA Congress 2015
Saturday 11 April
Sunday 12 April
1150–1250
Cat Population Control Group
Stand No:518
1050–1150
Clark Dental Veterinary
Stand No:916
Website:www.clarkdentalsurgerydesign.co.uk
14.50–15.50
Kitten neutering: support for veterinary
professionals
National Veterinary Services
Learning points:
■■ What resources are available to veterinary professionals wanting
to practice four month neutering
■■ How the cat overpopulation crisis impacts on your practice
■■ Why kitten neutering is critical to improving cat welfare
Orthopaedic innovation –
bioabsorbable implants
Stand No:700
Website:www.vetwholesaler.co.uk
Speakers: Jane Clements and Nicola Martin
Practical digital dental radiography in
general practice – essential and
affordable!
Speaker: Matthew Oxford
Speaker: Mark Bush
CertSAS DSAS (Orth) MRCVS
Learning points:
■■ Learn the rationale for the use of biocompatible absorbable
implants in veterinary surgery
■■ Review of the current bioabsorbable products available, the
physical and chemical properties of the biocomposite polymers,
and review the process of and rate of absorption
■■ Present a detailed review of existing case data and surgical
outcomes
BVM&S GPCert(SAS) MRCVS
Learning points:
■■ Learn the importance of dental radiography in veterinary
dentistry
■■ To understand the basics of positioning for dental radiography
■■ To see how cost effective dental radiography can be
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