AVSPNI Clinical Day held at AFBI Omagh

Date published: 31 January 2024

Areas of Expertise: Animal Health and Welfare

The “Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practicing in NI” held their annual “Omagh Clinical Day” at AFBI Omagh on 10th January 2024.

Attendees enjoying the highly informative presentations.

Over 110 veterinary surgeons attended this popular and long-standing event with special guests Sue Patterson, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) President and AFBI CEO Stanley McDowell. The event was sponsored by Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD UK) and the Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company (VSSCo).

Stanley McDowell (CEO AFBI), Esther Skelly-Smith (current NIVA President) Sue Patterson, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and President Iain Smith (newly elected AVSPNI President).

The presentations were of the usual high standard and were judged by Sue Patterson, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) President who praised all of the presentations which covered a wide range of veterinary topics from small animal dermatitis, equine lameness, bovine reproduction and small animal surgery.

The Frank Mullan Memorial Trophy for the most interesting presentation was awarded to Adam Conn for his presentation “The Doppler Effect: Not Everything is Black and White”.

Inde d’Haese presenting on “Lameness in the Foal – Considerations”

Following the presentations at AFBI Omagh, AVSPNI members held their annual general meeting at the Silver Birch Hotel, Omagh which was followed by dinner.

A special word of thanks to AFBI Omagh staff who are to be commended for welcoming the visitors on the day and for providing refreshments.

Notes to editors:

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