Conference Programme 2026

With two days of jam-packed content presented by industry leaders and rising stars, the BVA Live 2026 programme promises to be filled with engaging topics and memorable moments.

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2026 Conference Programme

08:55 09:05
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BVA President's Welcome

Rob Williams, President - BVA
- Ophthalmology
09:05 09:55
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My approach to non-healing corneal ulcers

When an ulcer hasn’t healed at the first recheck, there is a tendency to throw up our arms and become frustrated. A few golden rules can help us to see that ulcers within this group have actually hel ...

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
- Urology
10:30 11:20
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Don’t dread the blocked cat: Tips and tricks for a common cat conundrum

Sam Taylor, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialist
- ECC/Anaesthesia
14:00 14:50
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Emergency fluid resuscitation – is more fluids always the answer?

Anneka Phillips, Principle Vet - Vets Now & Bristol Emergency and Critical Care
- Ophthalmology
15:30 16:20
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What’s new in the ocular pharmacology?

Should I apply one drop or two? Should I use an ointment or a drop? Do systemically administered drugs reach the eye? Do topically administered drugs reach inside the eye? We will cover all of these c ...

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
- Dentistry
16:45 17:35
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Feline Gingivitis Stomatitis Complex – what we know (and don’t know)?

There are few pathological processes affecting the oral cavity of cats that can be as devastating to the individual as FGSC can. At its worst we can see debilitated patients with halitosis, ptyalism a ...

Andrew Perry, Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals, part of the Linnaeus Group

- Welfare/Behaviour
09:30 10:20
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Optimising hospital care for long-term patients

Cats and dogs requiring long-term hospital care present a unique challenge. Animal health and welfare is essential for a successful recovery and optimising the quality of the hospitalisation experienc ...

Tamsin Durston, Veterinary Engagement Manager - Dogs Trust

Laura Watson, Cat Welfare Assistant - International Cat Care
- Anaesthesia
10:45 11:35
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The highs and lows of monitoring anaesthetised patients – what to do and when!

BP monitoring outside the operating theatre/ not just hypertrophic cats.

Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
- Dentistry
12:15 13:05
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Is there anything new to know when using local anaesthetic agents in the oral cavity? Come and find out

Spoiler alert! Yes there is. The benefits of using local anaesthetic agents to achieve a pain free surgical field is well established. There are numerous benefits, we all understand; reduction in vola ...

Andrew Perry, Head of Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Eastcott Referrals, part of the Linnaeus Group
- Ophthalmology
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Pearls of the ophthalmic exam

It is undoubtedly important to know how to treat disease but without a diagnosis, treatment is often ineffective or worse. Fortunately, reaching an ophthalmic diagnosis relies almost completely on pe ...

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
- Anaesthesia
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Dodgy dogs and complex cats – anaesthesia in comorbid patients

Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
- ECC
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AB(C)’s – stabilisation of emergency respiratory cases

Anneka Phillips, Principle Vet - Vets Now & Bristol Emergency and Critical Care

- Oncology
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TKIs in cancer: What are they and can I really use them on everything?

Gerry Polton, Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
- Parasitology
10:15 11:05
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Aaachh-who? Respiratory viral infections in cats and dogs: What’s new and what matters

Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics - Liverpool University
- Oncology
11:45 12:35
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Common sense around chemo: Reducing anxiety and doing a great job!

Gerry Polton, Hospital Director - North Downs Specialist Referrals (specialist oncologist)
- Infectious Disease
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FIP: I can treat it now, so what’s new?

Sam Taylor, Specialist in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialist
- Parasitology
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V&D+++ When dog and cat guts go viral: An update

Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics - Liverpool University
- Exotics
16:50 17:40
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Euthanasia in exotic species: A guide to a “good death” in small mammals, birds and reptiles

Madonna Livingstone, Head Exotics Vet, Exotics Lecturer and Clinical Skills Instructor - Ark Veterinary Clinics Ltd, Glasgow Vet School

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- Gastroenterology/Behaviour
09:00 09:50
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Gut feelings: Exploring the gut-brain connection

Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary

Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
- Anaesthesia
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Perioperative management of brachycephalic dogs – do we have a 'best practice' approach?

Fran Downing, Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia - Davies Veterinary Specialists
- Ophthalmology
11:10 12:00
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Eyelid Surgery in the dog

Surgical correction of eyelid problems can be some of the most satisfying surgeries in general practice. However, attention to the smallest of details is essential if good results are to be attained. ...

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
- Cardiology
13:50 14:40
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Syncope in the dog: A day at the movies

Mike Martin, Consultant Veterinary Cardiologist & Interventional Coach - .
- Gastroenterology
14:55 15:45
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Navigating acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome: Clinical approach and therapeutic strategies

Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
- Osteoarthiritis
16:00 16:50
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Benefits and harms: Evidence-based thinking for canine osteoarthritis

Marnie Brennan, Co-Founder and Director - The Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine and Assistant Professor in Epidemiology

- Ophthalmology
09:30 10:20
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Uveitis – it’s just intraocular lymphadenopathy

The uvea contains familiar tissues and cell types (lymphocytes, smooth muscle, and blood vessels, for example), is inflamed by familiar antigens (infectious agents, neoplasia, auto-antigens) and react ...

David Maggs, Professor Emeritus, Veterinary Ophthalmology - University of California, Davis
- Behaviour
10:35 11:25
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When cats worry: The hidden impact on health

Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
- Gastroenterology
11:40 12:30
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Gastrointestinal signs and more: A comprehensive approach to brachycephalic patient care

Katherine Clarke, Diplomate & RCVS-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine - European College of Veterinary
- Neurology
13:30 14:20
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Mimics and misses: Avoiding the spine trap

Mark Lowrie, Director - Movement Referrals
- Behaviour
14:35 15:25
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The COVID legacy – how can we manage anxiety in the “pandemic puppy”

Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine - Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice
- Cardiology
15:40 16:30
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A case quiz with polling: A potpourri of enlightening cardiorespiratory cases

Mike Martin, Consultant Veterinary Cardiologist & Interventional Coach - .

- Neurology
09:15 10:05
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Spine on the line: When to act fast

Mark Lowrie, Director - Movement Referrals
- Orthopaedics/Surgery/Imaging
10:20 11:10
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Fix, Replace, or Manage? Making the right call in hip dysplasia

Kevin Parsons, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Langford Vets / University of Bristol
- Orthopaedics/Surgery/Imaging
11:25 12:15
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What lies beneath: Mastering exploratory laparotomy and organ biopsy in general practice

Dr Rob White, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - University of Nottingham
- Dermatology
13:40 14:30
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Skin biopsy – how to get the most from your samples

This session will deal with the role of biopsy in the effective management of skin disease, starting with best practice in obtaining and submitting skin biopsy samples. Case examples will be presented ...

Victoria Robinson, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology - University of Edinburgh
- Orthopaedics/Surgery/Imaging
14:45 15:35
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Angular limb deformity: From diagnosis to correction

Kevin Parsons, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) - Langford Vets / University of Bristol
- Surgery
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Cut to the chase: Mastering small intestinal surgery in dogs and cats

Dr Rob White, Professor of Small Animal Surgery - University of Nottingham

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