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Posted: 19th July 2017

BEVA Congress to look at end of life care
The discussion will begin with a look at owners’ attitudes towards euthanasia.

Discussion will explore practicalities of equine euthanasia

An afternoon of discussion devoted to end of life care is set to take place at BEVA Congress.

Nicky Jarvis, head vet at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, will be moderating the End Of Life session, which aims to explore the major aspects of euthanasia and the implications on owners, vets and insurance.

“As vets, we must balance the privilege and responsibility that comes from access to euthanasia when maintaining animal welfare,” said Mark Bowen, senior vice president of BEVA.

“Decisions are currently based upon personal views and experience as well as an awareness of our clients’ emotional needs and a considerable amount of anthropomorphism when deciding on 'the right time'"

The discussion will begin with a look at owners’ attitudes towards euthanasia, followed by a talk on the practicalities of euthanasia.

The session will also draw comparisons with end-of life care in human medicine, closing with a look at BEVA Guidelines and the insurance implications of euthanasia.

Mr Bowen continues: “In the absence of an evidence-based method for assessing quality of life, this session will review what we do know and how to make this final act as stress-free as possible for all involved.”

BEVA Congress is Europe’s largest equine veterinary conference. This year it will be held at Liverpool Arena Convention Centre from 13-16 September 2017. For more information and to sign up visit www.beva.org.uk.




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