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.
