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Feline medicine conference heads to Latvia
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Behaviour and neurology focus for June conference

Feline behaviour, neurology and "Hollywood glamour" are all set to feature at the next International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) Congress, which is heading to Riga, Latvia in June this year.

Delegates will benefit from a range of lectures on feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), paralysis and seizures, among many others, as well as a glittering themed party in the grand hall of the historic Riga Latvian Society House.

World leader in the field of FIC, Tony Buffington from the Ohio State University, will discuss the development, prognosis and management of the condition.

In a series of lectures, he will also explore the environmental enrichment options for confined cats, as well as the use of evidence-based medicine to aid decision-making in practice. For a deeper understanding of clinical nutrition, delegates can opt to attend the masterclass.

Rita Goncalves from the University of Liverpool will look at the management of hepatic encephalopathy, and the infectious, metabolic and toxic causes of neurological disease.

Additionally, the surgical management of portosystematic shunts and laryngeal paralysis will be covered by John Williams of North West Surgeons UK, who will also host a masterclass in abdominal surgery during the event.

European veterinary specialist in neurology, Laurent Garosi, will cover a number of topics, such as the management of traumatic brain injury, acute spinal injury, evaluating the paralysed cat and approaches for wobbly, weak or seizuring cats.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones during three free drinks receptions and the main Hollywood glamour themed party.

In addition, no lectures are scheduled on the Saturday afternoon of the event, allowing delegates the opportunity to explore the city. One of the greenest cities in Europe, Riga is the European Capital of Culture for 2014.

The conference will be held from June 18-22 at the Radisson Blu Latvia Hotel - one of the defining landmarks in Riga's skyline.

For the full scientific programme, or to register, go to www.icatcare.org/vets

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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.