Pints, Pups, and the Planet

Getting a new puppy is an exciting time and making sure they are growing properly is always a top priority. Newly developed puppy growth charts have become a vital tool for tracking your pup’s development and ensuring they remain in the best of health. Using them your veterinary team will be able to spot health issues and early action can even prevent diseases such as overweight or obesity! By following a growth pattern on a growth chart, providing correct nutrition, and maintaining regular vet visits so any adjustments to the food can be made, you can set your puppy up for lifelong health.

Chocolate. A delicious treat for us humans but a potential poison for dogs. This talk will explore the times of year that dogs are at the highest risk of chocolate poisoning and how big data can help keep our canine companions safe.

Children need the right foods to help them grow healthy and strong, but undernutrition is a big problem in many parts of the world. Could an egg a day be part of the solution? Come and hear about work happening in Ethiopia, exploring chicken health, family dynamics, and the power of eggs.

Bracken, a worldwide weed, causes problems for land managers, animals and possibly human health. It takes many years to control it. In 2023, Asulam, the “gold standard” control method was taken off the market so we now face a dilemma: applying old-fashioned, control methods or accepting a Bracken increase which may cause animal health problems. Join us to find out more.