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.
The membership of the Association, now extending to over 400 members, includes veterinary surgeons in general practice as well as specialist veterinary anaesthetists, university teachers, medical anaesthetists, scientists, technicians all with a common interest in anaesthesia and related subjects. Although based in Europe we have a large membership in North America and the Antipodes. The AVA always welcomes new members - if you have a professional interest in anaesthesia, why not apply to join the association. The application for membership can be downloaded here
AVA ethics and welfare
Have your say about use of CO2 for anaesthesia for castration of newborn piglets. Go to the ethics and welfare forum to find out more
A key change that followed the Helsinki AVA committee meeting was the introduction of a new AVA Literature Screening Sub-committee. The aims of this committee are three fold:
a) to judge cases of unethical animal treatment as reported in all branches of the scientific literature as a preliminary step to recommending an AVA response;
b) to monitor and record the incidence of reported cases in order to publish the results of ongoing studies in this area;
c) as a result of these: i) to reduce the publication of unethical material; ii) to raise the AVA’s profile.
Due to the increasing profile that AVA is playing in ethics and welfare issues we have created a new Ethics and Welfare web page (see menu left). Full details about the new AVA Literature Screening Sub-committee cen be found on the ethics page.
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WCVA 2009: 31st August until 4th September Go to http://www.wcva2009.com to see the latest information about the WCVA meeting in September 2009. Research abstract deadline is 1st April 2009 Spring AVA meeting 2010: advance notice The meeting will be held at Queen's college, Cambridge from March 29th (training day) until March 31st (main conference 30th, 31st March). Put these dates in your diary! WCVA 2012: Advance details of the venue and dates 24th-28th September 2012, Cape Town, South Africa
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Sponsored by Vetoquinol a new document has been produced making recommendations on anaesthesia for companion animals, focusing particularly on premedication. A PDF of these recommendations can be downloaded 
