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Information about the topics discussed during the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council meeting at the Royal Institute of British Architects in London, England on December 9, 2009 is presented. It cites a paper introduced by BVA former president Nicky Paull on fees for Official Veterinarians (OV). It also highlights the proposed Animal Health's fee system by BVA president Bill Reilly.

Information about several papers discussed at the meeting of the Institute for Animal Health that was held at the Royal Society in London, England on May 9, 2008 is presented. Topics include the tracking of the emergence and global spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the difficulties presented in controlling FMD outbreaks in South Africa, the difficulties of dealing with endemic FMD and advances in FMD diagnostics.

Information about several papers discussed at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) meeting held on June 27, 2007 in London, England is presented. The convention discusses the insurance matters and the completion of sufficient continuing professional development (CPD). It gives the veterinary nurses the opportunity to ask questions the about the new statutory register of veterinary nurses.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting sponsored by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Council on the Official Veterinarian (OV) negotiations held in May 24, 2009 at Mayfair Cavendish Conference Centre in London, England is presented. Topics include the introduction of electronic system for Official Veterinarian (OV) work, and a discussion on tuberculosis (TB) testing fee proposal between BVA and Animal Health. The meeting featured BVA Council members like Bill Reilly.

Information about several papers discussed at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Annual General Meeting held in Birmingham, England on April 5, 2009 is presented. Topic includes the discussion on the issues dominating Ed Hall's presidency in the association including the essence of BSAVA and its held mission, and the pedigree dog breeding. The conference was highlighted with the election of BSAVA's new team officers and the awarding of honorary life membership to Susan Shaw.

Information about the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council meeting held at the Belgravia House, London, England on March 5, 2009 is presented. Jerry Davies, chairman of the RCVS presented a paper regarding their mission statement. Richard Stephenson talked about the need for the College to focus on animal welfare. On the other hand, Peter Jinman mentioned that RCVS must be selective regarding the high-level issues and give more emphasis on it.

Information about several papers discussed at a meeting sponsored by Dogs Trust in London, England regarding veterinary researches on kennelled dogs is presented. Topics include the diarrhea and stress of dogs, the outcomes of early and late spaying of female dogs, and the issues on dog charity. The meeting featured veterinary experts including Gillian Diesel, Dr. Dave Brodbelt, and Professor Tom Humphrey.

Information on several papers discusses at the annual conference of the Association for Veterinary Teaching and Research Work (AVTRW) held in Scarborough, England on May 18, 2008 is presented. Topics include the activities of AVTRW in 2007 to 2008, the new cycle of roadshows promoting veterinary research to students, and the election on new officer team. Professor Malcolm Bennett of Liverpool veterinary school was elected president , while Doctor Adrian Philbey was elected honorary secretary.

Information about several papers discussed at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress in London, England in 2006 is presented. It offers a stimulating program with the importance of the human factor concerning contingency plans for exotic disease outbreaks and the need for practitioner involvement and communication, through discussions on demographic changes. Professor Bill Reilly receives the BVA's Chiron Award and Saul Ing receives the Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship.

Highlights the international conference on exotic and wild animal medicine held in London, England. Topics covered in the event; Investigation on animal disease, diagnosis and treatment; Presentation of papers related to animal health.