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ISFM publishes new Cat Friendly Guidelines
Guidelines cover approach, handling, and cat-friendly veterinary environments.

Collaboration with AAFP sees two new publications.

The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have jointly published two new Cat Friendly Guidelines for veterinary professionals worldwide.

Focussing on approach and handling techniques, and cat-friendly veterinary environments, the guidelines cover the journey to the practice, interactions with the veterinary team and the clinical environment, among other aspects of the feline veterinary experience.

Head of ISFM, Dr Nathalie Dowgray, discussed the guidelines: “We are extremely proud of our new Guidelines; they have been a lot of hard work with large amounts of literature to review and multiple time zones to work across, but the effort has been worth it. 

“We hope all veterinarians working with cats will take the time to read them and apply the concepts and ideas to their clinics and to how they personally interact with their feline patients.”

Key topics covered in the guidelines include educating cat owners of reduce stress when travelling to the veterinary practice, creating an experience that considerations the cat's natural behaviour and understanding how to identify the cat's emotional state.

Heather O'Steen, CEO of AAFP, added: “We’re excited to launch these Cat Friendly Guidelines to the veterinary community. 

“They will enhance feline welfare, caregiver loyalty and human safety, as well as create more positive veterinary visits for all! They will become the foundation for feline care and the veterinary experience.”

Free to read in the Journal of Feline Medicine (JFMS), the guidelines can be accessed here.

 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.