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BVA Live 2024 debate topics revealed
As part of a debate, BVA will be launching its Great Workplaces scheme.
Sessions will discuss ‘dangerous dogs’ and RCVS governance.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the key topics that will be addressed at BVA Live 2024.

The topics will be discussed at BVA Live Interactive Zone, at a two-day event to be held 6-7 June.

Delegates will be invited to debate the latest veterinary news which has been directly affecting the sector. This includes discussion on the impact of the Competition and Markets Review into the profession, as well as considering the opportunities to improve transparency and client care.

The future of ‘dangerous dog’ legislations will be up for debate, as more countries implement rules banning XL bully type dogs. This will be an in-depth consideration of the recent changes to the Dangerous Dog Act, and a review on the future of Breed Specific Legislation.

There will also be conversations on the future of pet ownership. BVA has invited veterinary professionals to argue whether pet ownership should be viewed as a ‘luxury’, and whether ownership is detrimental to environmental sustainability.

The veterinary industry itself will be explored, as delegates consider whether the RCVS council should be appointed or elected to their roles.

As part of BVA Live 2024, the association will be launching its ‘Great Workplaces’ project. BVA says that its new workplace accreditation will support veterinary leaders in creating a workplace where their teams can thrive.

Veterinary leaders are invited to discuss how they can develop their own workplaces.

The debates are to be led by BVA officers, with president Anna Judson, senior vice president Malcolm Morley and junior vice president Elizabeth Mullineaux facilitating the discussions.

BVA Live 2024 will be at NEC Birmingham, from 6-7 June. The full programme will be published online.

Dr Judson said: “BVA live is a truly interactive event and the hot topic debates in the interactive zone are your chance to be heard on the key issues affecting our profession right now.

“Robust and respectful discussions are essential if we’re going to tackle these challenging issues and I’m looking forward to hearing from colleagues across the profession in what promises to be a fascinating range of sessions.”

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.