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Official Veterinarians To Discuss Their Role In Safeguarding International Trade At 2017 OV Conference

7 years ago
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20th January, 2017 13h40

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Improve International


‘Safeguarding international trade through disease control and surveillance’ is the theme of third Official Veterinarian (OV) Conference, organised by Improve International in association with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), and set to take place at Alexandra House in Swindon on 21-22 September 2017. 

The OV Conference programme includes dedicated lecture streams aimed at large animal, small animal and equine practitioners.  Speakers include Ian Wright, Head of ESCCAP UK and Ireland, who will address delegates on exotic ticks; Alan Wright, who will update them on issues relating to backyard poultry and Michael Stanford from the Veterinary Defence Society, who will help delegates to avoid common pitfalls in certification. Following feedback from delegates at last year’s event, the 2017 Conference will also include a series of workshops covering the more specialist Official Controls Qualifications–Veterinary (OCQ-V) – qualifications.

The annual OV Conference aims to provide a forum to discuss the latest developments in OV work and to offer an opportunity for OVs to network and share experiences and ideas.  A collaboration between Improve International, which handles OV registration and training in England, Scotland and Wales; 5m Publishing and the APHA, it also features an exhibition of products and services tailored to the needs of OVs. The exhibition is sponsored by Abaxis UK, Pet Air UK, Woodley Equipment, PLH Medical and Pet ID Microchips.

Commenting, David Babington MRCVS, Managing Director of Improve International, said: “Trade in animals and animal products makes a significant contribution to the UK’s gross domestic product and, through their work in export certification and in disease surveillance and control, OVs play a vital role in helping to reduce endemic disease incidence and in protecting the country from exotic disease. Their work has a direct effect on safeguarding international trade and protecting human health and their role will only become more important during and post-Brexit as we work to protect and sustain our trading relationships.

“We will cover a wide range of issues relevant to OVs during the OV Conference in 2017, but will focus in particular on those aspects which support international trade.”

He added: “The OV Conference has established itself as a regular fixture on the veterinary conference calendar with a loyal following of delegates who return each year. We look forward to, once again, welcoming OVs from across the country to Alexandra House in September 2017."

For more information on the Official Veterinarian Conference and Exhibition or to register visit: www.officialvet.com

 

Notes to editors:

OV training is developed by Improve International, a veterinary CPD specialist, in conjunction with its assessment partner the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and Harper Adams University, which validates the qualifications.  Improve was appointed to handle OV registration and training in England, Scotland and Wales by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) in 2014.

It has launched 11 separate OCQ(V)s covering a variety of topics important for OVs, including introductory modules which form the foundation for the rest of the courses. Individuals or employers fund their own OV training but benefit from the fact that they can access the majority of course content 24/7 online at a convenient time and without having to be absent from the practice.  More information is available at www.improve-ov.com.

Improve International is one of the UK’s leading veterinary training companies with an 20-year track record in providing structured continuing professional development (CPD) for veterinary professionals.   Part of Benchmark Holdings and based in Swindon, Improve provides high quality CPD in a range of formats for veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, receptionists and practice managers to help them to develop their skills and knowledge, using a combination of review lectures, case-based discussion and where, applicable, hands-on practical sessions.

For further information:

Rebecca George, George PR

Tel: 01449 737281/07974 161108


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