The UK’s only event dedicated to guinea pig welfare will return this September, bringing together veterinary professionals, rescues, welfare organisations and researchers for a full day of expert-led discussion and collaboration.
The UK’s only event dedicated to guinea pig welfare will return this September, bringing together veterinary professionals, rescues, welfare organisations and researchers for a full day of expert-led discussion and collaboration.
The Guinea Pig Welfare Forum 2026, co-hosted by Burgess Excel and the charity Guinea Pig Welfare UK, will take place on Tuesday 22 September at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre.
Now in its third year, the one-day event will feature a diverse speaker line-up spanning veterinary medicine, research, education and welfare, reflecting the breadth of sectors involved in guinea pig care. Confirmed speakers include Mary Coles, University of Liverpool, Alison Wills, Hartpury College and clinicians and nurses working at the forefront of small animal practice, as well as John Chitty, RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine, who will be chairing the event.
John Chitty, Chair of Guinea Pig Welfare UK said, “Last year’s Guinea Pig Welfare Forum marked an important milestone with the launch of Guinea Pig Welfare UK, creating a dedicated voice focused on improving standards of care, education and advocacy for guinea pigs nationwide.
“The continued success of the forum plays a vital role in supporting that mission by bringing together expertise from across the industry to encourage collaboration and drive meaningful progress in guinea pig welfare. We’re proud that the event not only sparks important conversations, but also directly supports the charity’s ongoing work through fundraising and awareness.”
Tickets are priced at £10, with all proceeds donated to Guinea Pig Welfare UK to support ongoing education, research and advocacy work aimed at improving welfare standards nationwide.
For more information and to register, click here