The Breed Health Symposium Wednesday 19th September 2018

Breed Health Symposium PROVIDING EDCATION FOR YEARS History – 20 years? Collaboration with PMFA Royal Canin – 3 years Breed Health Coordinators symposium Remain focussed on Breed Health Coordinators but open to all Looking at other approaches We need your feedback – please complete the survey!

Morning Agenda ‘09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments Wednesday 19th September, 09:30 to 13:00 ‘09:30 – 10:00 Registration and refreshments 10:00 – 10:15 Introduction 10:15 – 11:15 Session One: Canine Cancers - Dr Mike Starkey, (Head of Molecular Oncology, Animal Health Trust) An overview of how cancer can manifest in an individual, current treatment options available and future research. 11:15 – 11:30 Break 11:30 – 12:30 Session Two: Common Skin Problems in the Dog Dr Rosario Cerundolo discusses the most common skin problems that affect dogs of all breeds, and the clinical signs and risk factors that owners should consider, to prevent their dog from becoming affected by a skin problem. 12:30 – 13:00 Session Three: The Breed Health Co-ordinator Mentor Scheme Panel Q&A Session Being a Breed Health Co-ordinator can be a high pressure and stressful position! to undertake. It can be hard to find a balance between supporting confidential and emotion cases, and remaining professional and impartial. Breed Health Co-ordinator mentors will give advice and tips 13:00 – 14:00 Buffet Lunch

Afternoon Agenda 14.00 to 15.30 Question and Answer “Booths” Wednesday 19th September, 14:00 to 15:30 14.00 to 15.30 Question and Answer “Booths”  Dr Cathryn Mellersh AHT “Give a Dog a Genome”  Dr Mike Starkey AHT Cancer Research  Dr Katy Evans & Tom Lewis BHCP and Genetic Enquiries  Breed Health Co-ordinator Mentors - Ian Seath, Lesley Field, Louise Scott, Liz Branscombe, Tina Watkins, Dr Archie Bryden  Dr Dan O’Neill - Vet Compass, Chair of the Brachycephalic Working Group  Mr Andrew Gillon - (British Veterinary Association - Canine Health Schemes)  Dr Rowena Packer - (RVC Epilepsy Group)  Dr Jane Ladlow & Dr David Sargan - (University of Cambridge Vet School - BOAS team)  Dr Eleanor Raffan - (GOdogs team – Obesity in dogs)

Health and Breeder Services Department PRIOR TO RESTRUCTURE APRIL 2014

Changes to structure EXECUTIVE AREAS

Health and Welfare Team NEW HEALTH AND WELFARE TEAM

Breed Health And Conservation plans Now in 3rd year 37 Breeds commenced to date 25 more identified for next year Belong to the “breed”

Guernsey Terrier BHCP 37 Breeds commenced to date BHCP Template 37 Breeds commenced to date 25 more identified for next year Don’t wait for us!