In this session Dr. Catherine Jayne Tennick will explore the often-overlooked role of animals in forensic investigations by:

- Highlighting the importance of animals as and investigators and evidence in forensic contexts
- Discussing notable animal-related forensic cases, from wildlife crime to domestic scenes
- Building awareness of best-practice forensic protocols for practitioners when animals are involved in investigations

This session will be of interest for anyone interested in the intersection of animal studies , forensic science, and investigative practice.

Is it wrong to use AI in veterinary medicine? Is it wrong not to use AI in veterinary medicine? The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies holds tremendous potential to revolutionise veterinary medicine and veterinary education but poses many big questions surrounding its use, including ethics and ownership of content generation, data security, hallucinations and misinformation, and how we define and test intelligence. AI-based diagnostic tools and decision support systems will be rapidly incorporated into veterinary clinical practice. By analysing clinical data, interpreting diagnostic images, and generating differential diagnoses, these intelligent systems will aid future clinicians in their day-to-day work, and veterinary students will need to engage with, and be trained in fully appreciating the capabilities, limitations, and liabilities of using these systems. Eventually we will likely enter a situation where it may be deemed negligent not to consult an AI agent when managing a patient.  

‍This keynote will explore the application of the One Health, One Welfare concept to equestrian sport research. Focusing on the intersection of horse and rider safety and welfare, the talk will cover epidemiological studies on horse falls in eventing, highlighting their impact on horse and rider safety. The session will also examine welfare assessments of horses at competitions, examining stress, and a psychoanalytic approach to understanding the emotional states of riders in this context. The talk will also discuss the use of AI in kinematic analysis of riders, in a step towards using this innovative technology for rider safety and performance. Overall, this talk considers how integrated research can shape the future of equestrian sport safety and welfare.

This talk will look at the principles of infectious disease surveillance in veterinary medicine, mainly focusing on neglected tropical diseases with both public health and economic significance in livestock that may be viewed as of less economic value. We will explore the disease dynamics and public awareness of these neglected diseases and the role(s) they play in undermining livestock production in low- and middle-income countries as well as their zoonotic potential using Zimbabwean communal areas as an example. We will also explore how we can foster equitable partnerships in research and how research can benefit local communities and inform government policies in these settings.