Aimed at the practitioner, the one day European Society of Feline Medicine (ESFM) Symposium has recruited world reknown speakers to share their expertise on essential techniques and provide practical tips for the ‘in and outs’ of treating feline patients. Sponsored by Hill’s and Intervet-Schering Plough, the ESFM Feline Symposium will be held just before the BSAVA Congress in Hall 5 of the International Convention Centre, Birmingham on April 7. Last year this the day sold out, so book early if you want to ensure your place.
The day begins with an update on the diagnosis and treatment of food allergy in cats provided by Ed Rosser of Michigan State University. Natalie Perrins of the Animal Health Trust continues on this theme with a practice approach to feline atopy. Therapy for feline asthma will be covered by Angie Hibbert of the University of Bristol.

There will be four 'practice tips' sessions covering: the use of catheters to take blood out and put fluids in (Andrea Harvey, University of Bristol), feeding the inappetent or anorexic cat (Margie Scherk, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline Medicine)), unblocking cats and getting urine out (Danielle Gunn-Moore, Edinburgh University) and getting medications into cats (Martha Cannon, Oxford Cat Clinic).
Vicky Lipscombe of the Royal Veterinary College looks at ways to improve your feline thyroidectomy technique. The management of feline ureteroliths and feline constipation will be discussed by Jodie Westropp of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and Margie Scherk, respectively.

An update on feline infectious peritonitis will be provided by Alison German of the University of Liverpool.

Tea/coffee/biscuits will be provided for delegates. Lunch is not included. However, there are many pubs and cafes in the vicinity to choose from and sufficient time has been allowed for delegates to enjoy the break.

Registration costs £110.00 / Euro 122.00. ESFM members can use 1 x £20.00 educational voucher towards the cost of this course. Delegates will receive course notes and a certificate of attendance.

For more information contact the FAB, Taeselbury, High Street, Tisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6LD, telephone 01747 871 872, check out the website (http://www.fabcats.org) or email conferences@fabcats.org.

Ends February 5, 2010
For further details contact Karen Bessant, FAB press officer on telephone 01380 827 142, kbessant@aol.com or from the FAB headquarters 01747 871 872.