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Dive deep into the latest advancements in small animal medicine and hone your skills with practical workshops only at BSAVA Alba!

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Deepen your knowledge with dynamic lectures delivered by veterinary experts

Get ready for an enriching two-day learning and networking experience at BSAVA Alba 2024, tailored for small animal companion veterinary professionals. Delve into a mix of engaging lectures and hands-on workshops curated by our committee of industry experts.

Keep an eye out for updates as session summaries and speakers are added over the coming weeks!

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Programme Preview

With over 24 sessions to choose from, gain 10 hours of CPD when joining us for the full 2-day event!

Subject to change. Session summaries, updates and speakers to follow soon!

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    Argyll 1
    • Recognising which oncological cases are most likely to benefit from referral.
    • Differentiating urgent vs non-urgent oncological cases when it is time to refer (and how to council your owner in the process).
    • Identifying the available treatment options that will benefit your patient.
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    Argyll 1
    • Understand how to plan surgical margins for a variety of tumour types.
    • Plan how to perform patient staging preoperatively.
    • Describe how to manage resected tumour tissue to optimise histopathological interpretation.
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    Argyll 1
    • Describe how to assess a wound.
    • Understand how wound healing progresses.
    • Design an appropriate treatment plan based on the stage of wound healing.
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    Argyll 1
    • Stages of wound healing + how to document wound healing progression 
    • Infection control procedures during wound care 
    • Refresher on the main types of dressings
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    Exhibition Drinks Reception
    Castle 1-3
    Join us in the exhibition hall after last lectures for complimentary drinks and nibbles.
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    Argyll 2
    • Physiological changes associated with ageing that are relevant to anaesthesia
    • Common co-morbidities that geriatric patients may have and how they affect anaesthesia
    • Holistic peri-operative approach to anaesthetising geriatric patients
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    Argyll 2
    • Diabetes pathophysiology and learn how to alter your anaesthetic approach
    • Stabilising diabetic patients prior to anaesthesia
    • Holistic peri-operative approach to anaesthetising diabetic patients
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    Argyll 2
    • Understand the concept of neurodiversity and the benefits of embracing a neuroinclusive workplace
    • Recognise signs of unmet needs of neurodivergent colleagues
    • Understand how to facilitate reasonable accommodations in the veterinary workplace
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    Exhibition Drinks Reception
    Castle 1-3
    Join us in the exhibition hall after last lectures for complimentary drinks and nibbles.
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Practical CPD
    • Practical CPD
    Castle 3
    • Practical CPD
    Castle 3
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    Argyll 1
    • To distinguish the medical case from the obstructed case.
    • To interpret abdominal radiograph in these cases.
    • To understand the causes of bloat and the medical management of these cases.
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    Argyll 1
    • To recognise an avian emergency.
    • How to stabilise the collapsed bird.
    • Important diagnostic tools in the emergency case.
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    Argyll 1
    • To recognise an herpetological emergency.
    • How to stabilise the collapsed reptile.
    • Important diagnostic tools in the emergency case.
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    Argyll 1
    Bronchial disease is a common presentation in veterinary practice, encompassing a range of conditions affecting the lower airways in dogs and cats. This lecture will explore the aetiology, pathophysio ...
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    Argyll 1
    Pneumonia remains a significant concern in veterinary medicine, presenting unique challenges in both diagnosis and management. This lecture will delve into the diverse aetiologies, clinical manifestat ...
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    Argyll 2
    • How to optimise the use of basic ophthalmic equipment.
    • How to interpret the examination to make an accurate diagnosis.
    • Tips on how to manage cases that cannot be referred.
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    Argyll 2
    • Basic surgical principles as they pertain to ophthalmic surgery: Patient preparation, equipment selection and suture techniques.
    • Choosing your approach to entropion/lid surgery.
    • Tips on cherry eye surgery.
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    Argyll 2
    • Discuss medications to keep in stock, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, glaucoma medication and lubricants.
    • How to handle the unhandleable: prioritisation of examination and administration of medication.
    • Understand how to decide dose, frequency, order and duration of treatment.
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    Argyll 2
    • Tips and tricks for'conscious and unconscious oral examination.
    • Dental X-rays made easy.
    • Overview of dental instruments.
    • Tips and tricks for successful'communication with the client.
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    Argyll 2
    • Tips and tricks for successful extraction procedures.
    • Improving your confidence with decision making.
    • How to manage difficult extractions.
Practical CPD
    • Practical CPD
    Castle 3
    • Understand how to support the vet in taking samples
    •  Practice how to set up Laparoscopes, bronchoscopes and gastroscopes.
    • Learn new and updated techniques for cleaning and disinfecting scopes that will save valuable nursing time
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    • Practical CPD
    Castle 3
    • Bandaging materials and the function of each layer 
    • Pressure offloading techniques 
    • Limb immobilisation techniques

 

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