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Feline friendly congress a success
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Delegates from around the world gathered at the ISFM European Congress in Portugal. 
ISFM's event in Portugal attracts almost 500 attendees 

The 2015 International Society of Feline Medicine's (ISFM) European Congress held earlier this month has been hailed a success.

The congress, which is now in its fourteenth year, attracted almost 500 attendees representing 38 different countries. Taking place in the Portuguese city of Porto from 1-5 July, delegates were treated to five days of feline specific cpd.

Day one was dedicated to non-surgical feline fertility control - the first conference of its kind in Europe, and the first ever to be dedicated to cats.  The following days covered feline dermatology, led by renowned speaker Karen Moriello, and feline haematology, led by Barbara Kohn from Freie Universitat in Berlin.

Several masterclasses, a scientific poster session and symposiums complemented the main scientific programme. The CPD was also interspersed with opportunities to relax and socialise - including a lively commercial exhibition, several evening receptions, dinner at the famous Taylor's Port Cellars and an afternoon off for exploring Porto.

Over 150 people have already registered their interest for next year's congress, which takes places in Malta from 29 June - 3 July. The scientific programme will cover feline gastrointestinal disease and feline orthopaedics and attendees.  For more information visit http://icatcare.org/isfm-congress.

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.