Speakers from around the world discussed a variety of topics focusing on companion animals in the community – and taking a holistic approach to welfare from all aspects – animal, human and environment. This was a true multidisciplinary approach and I am very pleased of this tendency of integrated care when not only animal professionals (vets and nurses, dog trainers and behaviourists) but also human doctors and professors of human science and medicine are now widely included into discussions.

Grey definitely enjoyed being a part of this conference and being pet by so many people

Veterinary Scientists are urging veterinarians to rethink old methods of neutering.

“There is growing evidence that surgical castration of dogs may not bring all the benefits previously assumed. Times have changed too, and vets and clients are increasingly questioning whether routine castration should continue to be considered best practice.”

Here are some headlines from Veterinary Record which is the official journal of the British Veterinary Association – BVA, which is the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK.

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