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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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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.