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    Early bird offer for AHDA Conference ends this Friday

    Simon KingBy No Comments3 Mins Read

    AHDA said that the early bird offer for next year’s AHDA Conference ends this Friday (December 13).

    The exhibition hall will host 50 exhibitor stands, showcasing some of the leading animal health companies along with the VMD, AMTRA, COWS and SCOPS.

    AHDA said that up to 45 CPD points will be available to SQPs over the two days.

    Conference programme
    Monday, January 27

    10am: Conference and exhibition opens

    Main speaker room
    10.30am-11am: The latest developments within the global animal health industry – Arthur Redpath, Stonehaven Consulting
    11am-11.30am: Is livestock health the missing piece of the sustainability jigsaw? –Professor Jude L Capper, Harper Adams University
    11.30am-12pm: Dave Batley, principal research scientist, The Moredun Institute
    12pm-12.30pm: Sebastian Graff-Baker, partner, Andersons Consulting
    12.30pm-2pm: Lunch & exhibition networking

    Main speaker room
    2pm-2.30pm: Insight into the sheep industry and its future – Phil Stocker, chief executive, National Sheep Association
    2.30pm-3pm: Neil Shand, chief executive, National Beef Association
    3pm-3.30pm: “The British Equestrian industry – now and in the future – Claire Williams, executive director, British Equestrian Trade Association
    3.30pm-4pm: Exhibition networking
    4pm-5pm: Happy Hour Drinks Reception – sponsored by Chanelle
    5.30pm: Exhibition hall closes
    6.45pom-7.45pm: Extended complimentary AHDA Champagne reception with canapes in the Kings Suite, for two-day delegates – sponsored by Lodi
    7.45pm: Anniversary Gala Dinner to include:

    • Three Course Dinner with complimentary wine;
    • The Chris Hamilton Memorial Award;
    • Grand Prize Draw in aid of Cancer Research UK;
    • Live Music; and
    • ADHA mini-presentations to celebrate AHDA’s 40th Anniversary, to include Peter Slack, a hilariously witty Derbyshire dairy farmer.

    Tuesday, January 28
    Farm animal presentations
    9am-9.30am: Engaging with farmers to enhance responsible prescribing” (Compulsory Anthelmintic CPD) –  Phillipa Page BVSc BSc MRCVS (Flock Health Ltd)
    9.30am-10am: Cat McLaughlin, RUMA
    10am-10.30am: Proficient prescribing (Compulsory Anthelmintic CPD) – Hillary Cowley BVSc MRCVS (AMTRA)

    Companion animal and equine presentations
    9am-9.30am: Tamzin Furtado PhD BA (Hons), Lecturer in Human Behaviour Change for Animal Welfare
    9.30am-10am: Three steps to sustainable tapeworm control in horses – Professor Jacqui Matthews director of veterinary science, Austin Davis Biologics
    10am-10.30am: Pet Nutrition – Hannah Lawrence-Still, Royal Canin

    Exhibition hall
    10.30am-12.15pm: Presentations from a wide range of exhibitors, networking and self-reflection CPD
    12.15pm-1.15pm: Lunch & exhibition networking
    1.15pm-3pm: Presentations from a wide range of exhibitors, networking and self-reflection CPD
    2.30pm: Tea and coffee available – sponsored by Norbrook

    Main speaker room
    3pm-3.30pm: VMR implementation – Lee Grist, VMD head of inspections and enforcement division
    3pm-3.45pm: Self-reflection explained and what next… – Stephen Dawson, AMTRA chief executive
    3.45pm-4pm: Exciting times ahead – Bryan Lovegrove, AHDA secretary general

    Full conference information, programme and delegate pricing details can be found HERE.

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