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ISFM reveals feline congress details
Dr Nathalie Dowgray, head of ISFM.

The annual event is taking place online for a third time.

Details of the upcoming ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) International Feline Congress have been revealed.

This year, and thanks to its success in previous years, the annual congress is being held virtually for a third time, allowing delegates access to more than 30 hours of online learning from the comfort of their homes.

Under the congress theme of 'Feline Fine: How to create harmony between and management of feline cases', a world-class lineup of speakers will deliver lectures, interactive sessions and in-depth masterclasses.

Among the feline experts include Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore (feline medicine specialist), Dr Sarah Heath (specialist in veterinary behaviour), Dr Matt Gurney (specialist in veterinary anaesthesia) and Professor Clare Rusbridge (specialist in veterinary neurology).

The ISFM is the veterinary division of the charity International Cat Care. In 2021, its online conference attracted more than 3,000 veterinary professionals from over 90 countries.

The charity said that while in-person events have returned, including the ISFM Congress in Rhodes (30 June – 3 July), the importance of providing high-level feline education to veterinary professionals who may not otherwise have access remains.

Dr Nathalie Dowgray, head of ISFM said: “Whilst it was fabulous to be back in person in Rhodes this year, we cannot lose sight of the opportunity providing a virtual option gives the veterinary community. Giving the global veterinary community access to such top quality lectures on such an important topic is key to our mission of creating a Cat-Friendly World.”

The 2022 ISFM International Feline Conference is open to all veterinary professionals, including behaviourists, technicians and nurses interested in the relationship between feline emotions and behaviour, and other disciplines such as neurology, pain management, and internal medicine.

Following the live launch, there will be Q&A session with iCatCare’s Vicky Halls (Cat-Friendly homing manager), Linda Ryan (registered veterinary nurse and behaviourist) and Professor Danièlle Gunn-Moore.

For more details and to register your place, visit icatcare.org

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.