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Last chance to get best rates for SPVS Congress 2012!
May event drawing closer

The Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) Olympic Congress is drawing closer, and the window of opportunity to take advantage of the best rates is almost closed. Anyone hoping to take advantage of these rates has until Friday 17th February 2012 to book. The Congress itself will be held at the Hilton in London Docklands Riverside from Thursday May 17th to Sunday May 20th 2012, and promises a broad array of features to suit all delegates, including:
  • High profile speakers.
  • New stream for future practice owners (start-up / purchase / partnership / JVP).
  • New stream for delegates' support-staff and VNs.
  • Special day-time programme includes River-Roamer tickets, guided walks of Greenwich and "Manhattan on Thames", Gordon Ramsey lunch or visit the central attractions - optional London Eye / RIB tickets etc.
  • Help with child-care arrangements.
  • Superb London location.
  • Networking opportunities with vets / managers like you and some of the leading veterinary support companies.
  • Bateaux London Dinner Cruise, Gala Dinner-Dance, play golf, see the Olympic Park. Social programme subsidised by our generous sponsors.
  • Low registration fee: Full Registration only £299 + VAT (£299 including VAT for future owners stream).
  • Exceptionally good value accommodation at the Hilton from £119 + VAT (only £10 extra for partners, sharing).
  • Budget accommodation available nearby (e.g. YHA Thameside)
  • Or you can come just for the CPD as a day delegate.

More information is available at the SPVS website.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk