AHDA

22/10/2026

AHDA Conference 2027 – Be There!
Your industry. Your business. Your future.
What’s next for animal health and welfare – and what will it mean for your business?
Join us at Crewe Hall on 25–26 January 2027 for the AHDA Conference, bringing together leading voices from across the industry, including VMD, NOAH, SCOPS and The Morden.
Our speakers will look ahead at the changes, challenges and opportunities likely to shape animal health and welfare in the months and years to come.
Whether you attend every year or are thinking of joining us for the first time, this is your opportunity to hear the latest thinking, share experiences with fellow distributors, ask questions and make valuable connections.
Two days of insight, discussion and networking – all focused on the future of our industry.
Come along, get involved and make your voice heard. We’d love to see you there!
Your two day delegate ticket includes all presentations, dinner, bed and breakfast, tea’s/coffee’s and lunch on day two.
Find out more and register at AHDA.co.uk

24/07/2026

AHDA Job Opportunity

After just over ten years as Secretary General of AHDA, I have decided that the time is right to step aside and allow someone new to take on this exciting and rewarding role.

The job advertisement and full role description are available on the AHDA website. Applications are open until 31 July 2026. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will start or join in early January 2027, with a handover period during the early part of the year to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities. This is a full-time role with some part time admin support.

It has been a privilege to support the AHDA membership over the past decade and to work alongside so many dedicated people who share a passion for advancing animal health and welfare. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had and wish my successor every success as they lead AHDA into its next chapter.

The job advertisement details can be found on the AHDA website: www.ahda.co.uk

I would be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with anyone you think may be interested.

For any additional information please contact [email protected]

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07/07/2026

AHDA Secretary General Opportunity

After ten years as Secretary General of AHDA, Bryan Lovegrove has decided that the time is right to step aside and allow someone new to take on this exciting and rewarding role early next year.

The job advertisement and full role description are available on the AHDA website. Applications are open until 31 July 2026. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin in early January 2027, with a handover period during the early part of the year to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

The job advert and description and can be found on the AHDA website: www.ahda.co.uk

AHDA would be very grateful if you could share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

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13/11/2025

AHDA Conference 2026 - A Fresh Start!
We’re excited to announce that the annual AHDA Conference is taking a fresh direction in 2026 - with a new venue, new format and renewed focus on AHDA members and industry leaders.
• New Venue: Crewe Hall, Cheshire
• Dates: 2pm Monday 26th - 5pm Tuesday 27th January 2026

The 17th-century Crewe Hall blends heritage with state-of-the-art facilities - an ideal setting for business networking, learning and inspiration.

• AHDA AGM and Council Elections
• Focussed sessions for members and industry leaders
• Keynote presentations from renowned sector speakers
• Valuable networking opportunities
• Evening dinner with an inspiring industry guest speaker

This year’s Conference is your opportunity to be part of AHDA’s next chapter.
We strongly encourage all AHDA members to attend the AHDA AGM, whether you’re a long-standing delegate or joining us for the first time.

Make your voice heard at the AGM. Your input, ideas and participation are what makes AHDA stronger and more representative of our industry.

For full details and delegate tickets visit the AHDA website.
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28/10/2025

Focus on the Future
AHDA Conference 2026 - A Fresh Start!
We’re excited to announce that the annual AHDA Conference is taking a fresh direction in 2026 - with a new venue, new format and renewed focus on our members and industry leaders.
• New Venue: Crewe Hall, Cheshire
• Dates: 2pm Monday 26th - 5pm Tuesday 27th January 2026
• Limited availability: AHDA Members early booking essential

The 17th-century Crewe Hall blends heritage with state-of-the-art facilities - an ideal setting for business networking, learning and inspiration.
Join us as we come together to share ideas, strengthen connections and look ahead to the future of our industry.

Designed with networking and key speakers at it’s heart, the new style AHDA Conference does not include a traditional exhibition hall, instead there will be compact displays from prominent AHDA Member Companies.
New Venue - New Programme - New Focus
Don't miss out as limited availability
https://ahda.co.uk/conference-2026/

11/12/2024

Only 47 sleeps until the AHDA Conference…
Early Bird offer ends this FRiday
Compulsory CPD points available
Packed Exhibition Hall with Presentations
Networking time expanded
Prominent strategic speakers
Celebration Gala Dinner
Self-reflection CPD in the Exhibition Hall
Around 45 CPD points available
Two year CPD window closes June 2025!

27/11/2024

AHDA Exciting New Conference Format
Early Bird Discount - last few days!
The AHDA Conference 2025 will be held at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel at the NEC.
The Exhibition Hall will be packed with 50 Exhibitor stands, featuring some of the leading animal health companies along with the VMD, AMTRA, COWS and SCOPS.
We anticipate that there will be around 45 points available to SQPs over the two days.
Full details on

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19/11/2024

Exciting new format - AHDA 40th Anniversary Conference 27th & 28th January 2025
Full speaker and programme details can be found on the AHDA website.
Updated programme
Up to around 45 CPD available
New self-reflection CPD
Extended time in Exhibition Hall
Don’t miss out on the Early Bird discount!

08/11/2024

AHDA 40th Anniversary Conference
Exciting new format for the 27th & 28th January 2025.
Prominent strategic speakers on the first day to discuss the current state of the industry and provide valuable insights for the future.
The Gala Dinner in the evening will be a more relaxed and social event, to mark our special 40th anniversary.
The second day has been completely restructured, with a focus on the Exhibition Hall, where we are introducing self-reflection CPD.
Around 40 CPD points available for RAMA (SQPs) plus extended time for delegates to spend in the Exhibition Hall.
Don’t miss out on the early bird prices
For more details on the Conference programme and to book your tickets visit

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22/10/2024

AHDA Conference 2025
The 40th Anniversary AHDA Conference will be held on 27th and 28th January 2025 at the Birmingham Metropole Hotel with an exciting new layout and programme.
Day one we have a fantastic line up of key strategic industry speakers.
Day two we have a mix of traditional speakers together with extra time in the exhibition hall to network and meet key companies from the animal health and welfare industry.
Full programme details on the AHDA website
Hurry Early Bird tickets are available now at

Welcome The Animal Health Distributors Association actively supports the UK multi channel distribution to prescribe and sell licensed animal medicines via our members. Our members employ specially trained and qualified staff - Registered Animal Medicine Advisors (RAMAs) - to prescribe animal medicin...