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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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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk