The “Association of Veterinary Surgeons Practicing in NI” held their annual “Omagh Clinical Day” at AFBI Omagh on 10th January 2024.
![Attendees enjoying the highly informative presentations. Attendees enjoying the highly informative presentations.](https://www.afbini.gov.uk/sites/afbini.gov.uk/files/styles/inline/public/Image%202-517.jpg?itok=jBmHpbzf×tamp=1706801594)
Over 110 veterinary surgeons attended this popular and long-standing event with special guests Sue Patterson, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) President and AFBI CEO Stanley McDowell. The event was sponsored by Merck Sharp Dohme (MSD UK) and the Veterinary Surgeons Supply Company (VSSCo).
![Stanley McDowell (CEO AFBI), Esther Skelly-Smith (current NIVA President) Sue Patterson, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and President Iain Smith (newly elected AVSPNI President). Stanley McDowell (CEO AFBI), Esther Skelly-Smith (current NIVA President) Sue Patterson, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and President Iain Smith (newly elected AVSPNI President).](https://www.afbini.gov.uk/sites/afbini.gov.uk/files/styles/inline-expandable/public/images/Image%201-517.jpg?itok=1DNbxHAa)
The Frank Mullan Memorial Trophy for the most interesting presentation was awarded to Adam Conn for his presentation “The Doppler Effect: Not Everything is Black and White”.
![Inde d’Haese presenting on “Lameness in the Foal – Considerations” Inde d’Haese presenting on “Lameness in the Foal – Considerations”](https://www.afbini.gov.uk/sites/afbini.gov.uk/files/styles/inline-expandable/public/images/Image%203-517_0.jpg?itok=_aVkQp7p)
A special word of thanks to AFBI Omagh staff who are to be commended for welcoming the visitors on the day and for providing refreshments.
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