Vet CPD Blog

Friday 9 April

Animal Welfare and the Future of Food and Farming. The welfare of animals reared for food on farms within the UK is thought to be amongst the best in the world. But could it be even better? What responsibilities does society have to provide a duty of care towards farm animals? A distinguished panel of experts from a variety of backgrounds will field questions from the audience on these and many other issues relating to animal welfare.

Time: 7.30pm

Length: 1 hour 30 mins

Price: £6/£4

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Venue: Budongo Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo

Saturday 10 April

Animal Intelligence: Knowing Other Minds.  From bees to primates and all points in between: how intelligent are the animals around us? How much can we ever truly understand the mental world of animals? To what extent do the mental capabilities of animals dictate our moral responsibility towards them? Professor Aubrey Manning will chair a discussion with three animal behaviour experts on these issues and more.

Time: 2pm

Length: 1 hour

Price: £6/£4

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Venue: Budongo Lecture Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo

Care for Chronic Kitties

The meeting is open to all members of FAB and interested members of the public, including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, cat breeders, cattery proprietors, those involved in cat rescue and cat owners.

Chronic health problems such as diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, bladder disease and chronic kidney disease are common conditions affecting our feline friends. They pose diagnostic and management challenges to vets, nurses and cat owners alike.

This year’s Edinburgh FAB study day at the Easter Bush Veterinary Centre in Roslin will provide you with up to date information on diagnosis and therapy of some of the most common chronic diseases as well as hands on tips for home care of these patients.

Together we can improve the quality of life of our cats!

Attendance costs £40, including lunch, tea and coffee (1 educational voucher for FAB members)

To book your place and for more information, visit the FAB Conference Booking page