The Veterinary Practitioners Association of Thailand (VPAT) conference attracts delegates from all over Asia. It was therefore an excellent opportunity to make new contacts for the future. Pictured are Ray Butcher and Tiny De keuster with three veterinary colleagues from Sri Lanka. The Blue Paw Trust in Sri Lanka do have education programmes for children using puppets. This is to reduce the incidence of dog bites as rabies is endemic in this country.