A new event for the national guinea pig community is set to take place next month.
The Guinea Pig Welfare Forum takes place at the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham on Thursday September 19. The event, which is sponsored and organised by Burgess Pet Care, aims to bring together guinea pig experts, veterinary practitioners, and animal welfare organisations to discuss and address the various key aspects of guinea pig welfare.
Topics due for discussion include diet and nutrition, history of the species, housing and social enrichment, health and wellness, and ethical treatment through a number of keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive workshops.
Chaired by RCVS advanced practitioner John Chitty, guest speakers include Dr Anne McBride senior lecturer at the University of Southampton; Dr Sean Wensley, senior veterinary surgeon from the PDSA; Mary Coles from the University of Liverpool; Rae Walters, chief executives of Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF); Dr Megan Kiln from the University of Edinburgh, and Adina Valentine, veterinary nurse from Origin Vets, Cardiff.
Burgess Pet Care head of marketing Peter Lancaster said: “As a business, Burgess has always invested in the welfare and well-being of animals.
“Following the success of several of our flagship campaigns including Rabbit Awareness Week and Guinea Pig Awareness Week, we knew that the Forum would provide a perfect opportunity to bring the knowledge and expertise we see during these campaigns together in one room. The Burgess team is passionate about improving the care of guinea pigs across the UK, and we can’t wait to share the day with so many like-minded individuals.”
