Great to be home after BVA congress.  It's clear to anyone that this congress needs to change, although, personally, I just don't feel comfortable with the BVA linking up with the London Vet Show, when there are species divisions and its own member organisations which could have provided this service equally well. This was discussed at a meeting with the presidents of the BCVA, SPVS and BSAVA where we discussed how best to deal with this pressing issue amongst others. 

The annual BVA dinner was a opportunity to bend-the-ear of the RCVS president and make some plans.  Jacqui was very positive and helpful - such a breath of fresh air.  At my table was the CVO for England, the BVA president, the RCVS president, an ex-CVO and the Lord Trees; which all felt just a bit too much as the wine took its toll on my already tired and overcooked mind.

MacBeth. Give me your favour: my dull mind was wrought with things forgotten