The extremely popular International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) feline symposium, to be held pre-BSAVA Congress in Hall 5 of the International Convention Centre, Birmingham on March 30, will provide practitioners with plenty of useful, practical advice on the management of feline clients. Sponsored by Hill’s and Intervet,  this year’s symposium includes simplified, expert advice on a series of challenging surgical procedures.

Prue Neath of Cave Veterinary Specialists will provide three sessions of surgical tips on pancreatic, renal and gut biopsy techniques. Following on this theme, the interpretation of liver biopsies will be discussed by Penny Watson of Cambridge Veterinary School.  Surgical tips on the treatment of pyothorax in cats will be supplied by Richard Malik of Sydney University. He will also talk on the diagnosis and management of nasopharyngeal lesions. Alex German of the University of Liverpool covers two sessions on the management of vomiting and pancreatitis in cats. The management of limb fractures using external fixators will be discussed by Sandra Corr of the Nottingham Veterinary School. Clare Rusbridge, from the Stone Lion Veterinary Centre,  discusses managing orofacial pain in cats. David Yates of the RSPCA Greater Manchester Animal Hospital will share his experience of early neutering in kittens.

Book early to avoid disappointment – this event has been sold out for the past two years.

Registration for ISFM members costs £100/€125. Non-members £120/€155. Take away lunch is included in the price. Book online (for £5 off) at www.isfm.net/conferences, where the full programme details are available, or call Amanda Dennant at FAB on 01747 871 872 to make a booking.

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For further details contact Karen Bessant, FAB/ISFM press officer, on telephone+44(0)1747 87187, email karen@isfm.net