What is the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists? 
The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists is an active, enthusiastic group of veterinary surgeons and others (e.g. researchers, technicians, pharmacologists) who share an interest in animal anaesthesia, analgesia and animal welfare. We hold meetings twice a year at various venues in Europe which are open to all those who share our common interest. The Association was established in 1964 to promote the study of, and research into, the subject of anaesthesia and analgesia in animals. It also publishes the Journal of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and has been active in the founding of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia. We are keen to promote collaboration between anaesthetists in all places, and actively encourage the establishment and taking of diplomas and degrees in veterinary anaesthesia.
The Association also has an educational Trust Fund to support training in anaesthesia.
Pig castration in the Netherlands
Following the recent high profile of castration of piglets using anaesthesia with carbon dioxide in The Netherlands all major meat selling supermarkets and whole-sale firms have agreed to stop selling meat from castrated pigs by January 1st 2011. This is a major breakthrough in pig welfare in The Netherlands, the AVA acknowledges and congratulates Hans Nieuwendijk for his contribution to changing the legislation.
Dr. Leslie Hall (1927-2010)
Dr Leslie Hall, often known as the ‘father of veterinary anaesthesia’ died on April 20th, 2010, after a long illness. His contribution to veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia as scientist, clinician, teacher and author was enormous, and a detailed appreciation of his work will be published in the next issue of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. Dr. Kathy Clarke, with help from Mr. Michael Hall, has written an obituary describing his life and contribution to veterinary anaesthesia. The obituary can be downloaded here.
Exhibition news:
The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland are holding a temporary exhibition on "anaesthesia and animals" at the Anaesthesia Heritage Centre, London.
For more details about the exhibition visit their website.
Advance notice of Prof Jenny Hunter's Festschrift and a memorial meeting for Prof T Cecil Gray, Liverpool, May 12th-13th, 2011
This is a unique opportunity to hear intrenationally recognized speakers providing up to date information about their subject. More details about the programme and registration will follow. The preliminary programme can be downloaded here.
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Upcoming AVA meetings!Autumn AVA meeting: Santorini Greece The meeting will be held between 2nd Sept (training day) and 4th September (AVA congress 3/4th Sept). Go to the website to obtain more details about the congress, travel and accomodation. AVA Spring meeting 2011, Bari, Italy 13th -15th April (13th April is the training day)
Please email Jo Murrell if you would like a position advertised in the members' jobs area on the AVA website.
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