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Interesting BSAVA Statistics
The BSAVA estimates that it supplied over 20,000 hot drinks last year.
Want to know some interesting statistics about the 2009 BSAVA congress? Read on below…

 In 2009 a staggering 5,161 veterinary professionals attended the whole Congress and they were also joined by 2,359 day trippers. These figures include the 2,395 exhibitors involved in the commercial exhibition. This marked an increase in delegate attendance figures for the third year running, in fact 2009 figures showed an overall percentage increase of 7.7%.

BSAVA states that 58% of delegates attend the 2009 congress for the CPD opportunities and it is thought that that 70% of the people who attended were practicing veterinary surgeons

In terms of the exhibition in 2009, 49% of those looking around were doing so with the intent to buy something. 17% of visitors spent half a day or more in the exhibition and 11% spent a whole day or more. Also, 65% of people looked around the exhibition in their breaks and lunch times.

And now for some fun bits….At the Welcome reception last year almost 4,000 free glasses of champagne were given out. The BSAVA also estimates that it supplied over 20,000 hot drinks, 9,000 pieces of fruit, about 12,000 lunch bags and 7,000 ice creams during the whole of congress.

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.