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  • APBC Autumn Conference

    30/10/2010-30/10/2010

    Venue:Royal Agricultural College Cirencester Gloucestershire (easily accessed from M4 and M40)

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    This useful and interactive day will look in depth at issues relating to feline, canine and multi-species behaviour. Delegates are able to choose two out of the three seminars offered, attending one in the morning and one in the afternoon. In each half day seminar the speakers, Vicky Halls, Sue Ketland and Dr Anne McBride, will include presentations, discussion and case studies.
     
    Seminar One: Felines - The importance of the early days
    New kitten to home; homing from rescue and an in-depth look at some common behavioural problems.
    Speaker: Vicky Halls - Full Member of the APBC and member of FAB's Behaviour Expert Panel
     
    Seminar Two: New kids on the block – identifying, managing and handling the fighting breeds/types
    There is a proliferation of strong (fighting) breeds/types coming to the UK from Europe and further. What are they? Where do they come from? What are their character traits? How to they compare to our more familiar breeds? How do you handle them - In the practice, in the shelter, in the clinic?
    Speaker: Sue Ketland, Woodgreen Animal Shelters
     
    Seminar Three: Multi-species households
    Many of us live in multi species households – dogs, cats, birds, rabbits,
    humans etc. How can we all live together in harmony?
    Speaker: Dr Anne McBride - Full Member of the APBC and Course Director, University of Southampton
     
    You can download and fax/post your booking or book online here.

    Online booking for APBC Autumn Conference

Events for Veterinary Practices

  • How the evolution and ethology of the dog has shaped its behaviour in domesticity

    02/07/2010-02/07/2010

    Venue:Mere Golf and Country Club, nr Manchester

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    Speaker: David Ryan

    Behaviour problems are often directly linked to the expression of the normal behaviour patterns of the domestic dog, but what is “normal” domestic dog behaviour? This one day seminar explores the true nature of dogs, how they maintain emotional equilibrium, why problem behaviours develop and the principles that can be applied to formulate behaviour modification programmes. It includes case studies and the opportunity for audience discussion.
     

  • ‘Carefree kittens and curmudgeonly codgers’

    17/09/2010-17/09/2010

    Venue:Black Horse House, University of Reading

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    Important behavioural issues from both ends of the feline lifespan.

    Speakers: Francesca Riccomini and Vicki Halls

    Including: Common feline behaviour problems; avoiding problems and raising kittens fit for purpose as pets, including common pitfalls encountered when hand rearing; homing kittens; successfully introducing kittens to places, people and other pets; common geriatric behaviour changes; behavioural problems associated with the elderly; behaviour associated with age-related disease; senility and care advice for the elderly cat.

  • Hormones and Pheromones

    22/10/2010-22/10/2010

    Venue:Stoneleigh Park, Warks: Map below

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    Speakers: Caroline Warnes & Claire Hargrave

    Hormones and pheromones are important in the regulation and maintenance of normal behaviour as well as physiological and emotional homeostasis, however they can also be associated with problem behaviours. Focusing mainly on the cat and dog, this seminar will investigate the roles hormones and pheromones can play in the development of both normal and abnormal behaviours, and how understanding this may enable us to modify problem behaviours more effectively. It will look at the potential behavioural consequences of the more common endocrine disorders as well as some of the ways in which sex hormones and neutering can influence behaviour. It will also look at the role of pheromones in the creation and maintenance of problem behaviours and how they can be used most effectively to modify them.
     


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  • Management of behaviour: in the veterinary practice and at home

    26/11/2010-26/11/2010

    Venue:Stoneleigh Park, Warks: See map below.

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    Speakers: Carri Westgarth and Trudi Atkinson

    In the process of diagnosing and treating physical disease, vets and nurses often have to deal with animals that are fearful, aggressive, noisy or just simply uncooperative. One aim of this seminar is to look at the many and various aspects that can influence an animal’s behaviour within the veterinary context and provide practical advice on how to deal with problem behaviours that can arise within the veterinary practice, and more importantly, aim to prevent patients from becoming difficult or dangerous to handle.

    Vets and nurses may also be asked for advice on how to manage behaviour in the home environment. This seminar will also explore the range of tools and equipment used to train animals and manage behaviour, including tips for when and how to use them effectively.

     


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