January 2022: SIVE congress, Bologna, Italy

Finally, to travel again! SIVE, the Italian Equine Veterinary Congress, is a favourite and Jessica has been attending many times since 2008. This year there were four UK based speakers: Professor Debra Archer from the University of Liverpool, Dr, Veronica Roberts from the University of Bristol, and Dr James Crabtree from Equine Reproductive Services in Yorkshire.  As a first trip for many of us after various lockdowns, it was reassuring to travel together.  The SIVE group were their usual charming selves, and although some familiar faces were missing, the congress had a large number of delegates as everyone was finally able to come together again in such a setting. And Bologna is beautiful with amazing restaurants tucked away down tiny side streets.....