2026 Conference Programme
The programme for the OV Conference Online 2026 is starting to take shape – take a look below to see some of the sessions that have been lined up so far!
Keynote address
Rob Pope
Tuesday 22nd September
09:00 – 10:00
As usual, the OV Conference kicks off with a keynote address. This year we are joined by Rob Pope.
'The Middle East through the eyes of a donkey'
Anna Harrison
Tuesday 22nd September
15:00 – 16:00
Anna Harrison, Veterinary Adviser to Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land, joins us for a session on Day 1.
TB policy updates from England, Scotland and Wales
Representatives from the devolved nations
Wednesday 23rd September
09:20 – 11:20
This extended session will update delegates on the latest TB-related news and information from England, Scotland and Wales.
TB talk - title TBC
Alistair Hayton
Wednesday 23rd September
11:40 – 12:40
Alistair Hayton will present the second of the TB talks on Day 2.
Brucellosis and bovine abortion reporting
Caroline Wilson
Wednesday 23rd September
13:40 – 14:40
Caroline Wilson will present in the first session of the afternoon on Day 2.
Cattle TB vaccination
Speaker TBC
Wednesday 23rd September
15:00 – 16:00
A representative from APHA will give an update on the TB vaccine for cattle.
Update on EU reset
Speaker TBC
Thursday 24th September
09:00 – 10:00
A representative from Defra will give the first presentation on Day 3.
Exports – well, here's another nice mess we've gotten into
Simon King
Thursday 24th September
10:20 – 11:20
Simon King, of the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) will look at the pitfalls of processing certificates and tips on how to avoid them.
No longer on a 'leish': the risk of 𝘓𝘦𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 in the UK
Ian Wright
Thursday 24th September
11:40 – 12:40
This session will consider possible routes of transmission, diagnostic tools available and the importance of screening dogs with relevant history to improve prognosis and prevent further spread of Leishmania.
Export Health Certification to the EU: operational lessons from the front line
Ioana Dobre
Thursday 24th September
13:40 – 14:40
Ioana Dobre will present in the fourth session of the final day.
The types of errors that CIT are encountering on export certificates
Speaker TBC
Thursday 24th September
15:00 – 16:00
A representative from APHA will update on the common mistakes that they see on export certification.
EHC inspection report demonstration
Roger Cunningham
Thursday 24th September
16:20 – 17:20
Roger Cunningham will give a demonstration of a new system being developed and used to minimise mistakes on EHCs.
