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ESFM becomes ISFM
The European Society of Feline Medicine is changing its name.
The European Society of Feline Medicine, the veterinary wing of the Feline Advisory Bureau, is changing its name to the International Society of Feline Medicine.

FAB Chief Executive Claire Bessant explains, ‘The reason for the change is actually very simple and straightforward – increasingly ESFM has been attracting interest, membership and strategic partnerships with individuals and groups way beyond the confines of Europe.  For example, the veterinary cpd distance learning programme is in partnership with the University of Sydney and the society’s Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery is also the official journal of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.  While a lot of our work will remain ‘Eurocentric’, and without wishing to detract or dilute in any way from what we are doing in Europe, it seems ridiculous to disenfranchise those people outside of Europe by not embracing them fully within the organisation.’

The aims of the ISFM are to:
  • Provide a worldwide resource for veterinarians on all aspects of feline health and wellbeing
  • Provide resources to enable practices to develop more ‘cat friendly’ approaches
  • Provide information and resources that practitioners can use with clients both in and beyond the consulting room
  • Continue publishing the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery – a high quality, peer reviewed, practitioner-orientated journal
  • Develop international guidelines and policies on important and relevant feline issues
  • Provide conferences and other ‘continuing professional development’ (cpd) opportunities on an international scale
  • Develop an internationally recognised, practitioner-orientated, post-graduate feline veterinary qualification
  • Provide information and resources for veterinary nurses/technicians on feline health and welfare
  • Collaborate with veterinary cat groups worldwide, where possible through ISFM National Partnerships, and to share information, expertise and knowledge of ‘best practice’.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BEVA CPD course explores sino-nasal disease

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) will host a new CPD course exploring the diagnosis of sino-nasal disease.

Led by Safia Barakzai, Henry Tremaine, Justine Kay-Smyth and Neil Townsend, the course aims to support experienced equine vets dealing with nasal discharge cases.

The course will be presented through a series of practical sessions, accompanied by case-based learning. Attendees will be guided to improve their oral examination technique and radiographic approach, as well as learning how to make good use of endoscopy and oroscopy.

BEVA says that learners can combined these skills to perform a 'logical, efficient investigation', with better clinical decision-making and fewer unnecessary steps.

The course will take place on Tuesday, 21 July at the University of Surrey. For more information or to book, visit the BEVA website.