AVSPNI Autumn Conference – A Huge Success

Over 170 vets dipped into some or all of the recent AVSPNI Autumn Conference held at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen.

Friday’s lectures, delivered by DAERA, focussed on bovine TB. Saturday and Sunday Lectures covered both large animal and small animal topics and there was a full programme of activities for the children of delegates too.

Iain and some of the AVSPNI Council members present at AVSPNI Autumn Conference

The Gala Dinner on Saturday 26^th was the social highlight of the event and AVSPNI President Iain Smith, of Lisburn Vet Clinic, was delighted to host guests including conference speakers Mike Martin, Clare Rusbridge, Katie Denholm, Helen Carty; plus Glen Cuddy representing the UFU, Gemma Daly representing the CVO Brian Dooher, SPVS President Silvia Janska,

Veterinary Ireland President Hazell Mullins, Stanley McDowell (AFBI), Susan Little (BSAVA), Colin Smith (LMC), David Rea (ex. TBEP), NIVA President Sharon Verner and William Sherrard (VSSCo).

Katie Denholm Lecture

There was a lively trade exhibition all weekend and AVSPNI would like to extend a big thank you to all exhibitors for contributing to the success of the event. Premium sponsors included Agria, Agrimin, Ceva, Duggans, IMV Imaging, MSD, Norbrook, VSSCo and Zoetis. Other exhibitors included Boehringer Ingelheim, Forte, Hills, Hipra, Interchem, Kela, KRKA, The Vet Pod, Tulivin Laboratories, Veterinary Instrumentation, Virbac and Woodley Equipment.

The Farm Family Health Check van performed thorough health checks on 20+ delegates booking an appointment and proved to be a worthwhile addition to the programme – if you missed out, look out for it at the marts and agricultural shows and encourage your farm clients and their families to do the same!