by tatkonasajt | Dec 24, 2024
Discover the exciting world of hematology and cytology in internal medicine! Our hands-on seminar offers you the opportunity to deepen your diagnostic skills and stay up-to-date with expert knowledge. Learn to efficiently interpret blood panels and cytological samples to provide the best possible treatment for your patients. Benefit from practical workshops, interactive case studies, and direct exchange with fellow professionals.

Clinical Director of the Small Animal Clinic and apl. Prof. at the University of Göttingen, Germany
After studying Veterinary Medicine at the Vet School Hannover and a short period in a private practice Dr. Neumann has started working at the Institute of Veterinary Medicine, University of Goettingen in 1992.
In 1996. he received the diploma as a national specialist for small animals and in 1998. for clinical pathology. In 2004. he received the certificate of the ECVCP. 2007. he finished his habilitation and since 2010. he is Professor at the University of Goettingen.
His scientific fields of interest are; orthopedic diseases, especially osteoarthritis; cytokine research of different disease mechanisms and development of biomarkers, gastroenterology, especially liver diseases.
Dr. Neumann is author of about 70 publications in international journals and he is lecturing at four faculties in the fields of small animal surgery, CT, general subjects and clinical pathology.
Dr. Neumann is active in continuing education and specialization in Lower Saxony and nationwide.
He is author of Textbook of Small Animal Pathophysiology
DAY 1
Time |
Title |
09:00 – 10:30 |
Hematology Interpretation blood smears and hematological results |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break |
11:00 – 12:30 |
Practical Work: Performing blood smears, discussion of cases including therapy |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch break |
14:00 – 15:30 |
Introduction into Cytology |
15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
16:00 – 18:00 |
Practical Work: Collection, preparation and staining of cytology samples. Interpretation of clinical cases based on cytology |
DAY 2
Time |
Title |
09:00 – 10:30 |
Effusions: Diagnostic approach of thoracal and abdominal effusions |
10:30 – 11:00 |
Coffee break |
11:00 – 12:30 |
Practical Work: Interpretation of cytology from effusions, discussion of the cases with therapy |
12:30 – 14:00 |
Lunch break |
14:00 – 15:30 |
Discussion of internal cases: Endocrinology, renal diseases |
15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
16:00 – 17:30 |
Discussion of internal cases: hepatology, gastro-intestinal |
by tatkonasajt | Dec 12, 2024
Dear participants,
I am thrilled to have you join us on this journey into feline medicine. Throughout this course, we will explore key aspects of feline health, focusing on respiratory, gastrointestinal, and geriatric diseases. The curriculum will cover a range of topics, starting with upper and lower respiratory conditions, progressing to chronic gastrointestinal disturbances, and examining common age-related diseases such as diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
The program will feature case-based discussions that will enhance your understanding of these specific conditions, providing you with practical insights into diagnosis and management. Additionally, hands-on training will be offered in critical procedures, including the placement of thoracic drains, nasal sampling, and inserting feeding tubes, among others. These practical sessions aim to equip you with the skills necessary for effective clinical practice in feline medicine.
We look forward to engaging with you in these specialized areas and supporting your development in this field.
Yi Cui
DVM, DECVIM-CA, MRCVS

DVM, ECVIM-CA, MRCVS, European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Yi’s love and passion for animals has led her to pursue the art of veterinary science at the university of Ghent (Belgium). To get a taste of all the different specialisations in companion animals, she finished a rotating internship the following year and visited many different universities in the UK, Germany, France and Switzerland, exploring the different worlds of internal medicine. This gave her the insight in how the same problem can be approached from many different angles with each their own advantages and disadvantages. After her travels, she started a residency Internal Medicine at the university of Giessen (Germany) and became an European Internal Medicine specialist in 2019.
To explore different academic environments, she worked at the Universities of Ghent, Utrecht and Bern, to practice Internal Medicine and learn from esteemed colleagues in their own respectable fields. After her academic career she tried private practice in Hong Kong, to experience a completely new environment, which has taught her many lessons.
Exploring new places, learning different ways of medicine and experiencing new cultures has been an important part of her personal growth. That is why, in 2023, she decided to explore the world, one country at the time and work online, educating and supporting primary vets. Combining that with working in different clinics around the world, learning from other colleagues and volunteering at local shelters.
Day 1 – Suturday
- Block 1 theory: Infectious diseases
- Feline FIP
- Feline Pyothorax
- Block 1 practical
- Case discussion FIP
- Chest tube placements in cats
- Block 2 theory: Respiratory diseases
- Feline Nasopharyngeal diseases
- Feline Asthma
- Block 2 practical
- Practicing inhalation
- Practicing nasopharyngel polyp removal
- Practicing taking nasal biopsies
Day 2 – Sunday
- Block 1 Theory: Geriatric diseases
- Feline CKD
- Feline Diabetes
- Block 1 Practical
- Fluid therapy the basic principles
- Case exercises with different types of conditions and fluid
- Block 2 theory: GI diseases
- Feline chronic enteropathy – triaditis
- Feline (chronic) constipation
- Block 2 Practical
- Practicing naso-oesophageal/gastric feeding tube placement
- Practicising colonic lavage
by tatkonasajt | Mar 4, 2024
Course background and summary:
POA in veterianry internal medicine is a stepwise process of gathering case information; defining problems; making plans for diagnosis, treatment, and client education; and evaluating patient progress over time. This explicit method of diagnostic reasoning forms the basis of evidence-based veterinary medicine and informed decision making.
This three-days course will provide the attendants with a logical, easy to replicate diagnostic approach to the most common clinical signs encountered in general practice. The speakers will use evidence based-medicine and clinical scenarios to show how, by means of a systematic approach, it is possible to start from a clinical symptom and to arrive at a provisional/definitive diagnosis ensuring both clients’ satisfaction and best patients’ care. The participants will find the course very useful and inspiring and will be able to apply what they have learnt into day-to-day practice. Both speakers are European Board-Certified Specialists in small animal internal medicine and have mastered POA-based teaching courses over many years in Europe and worldwide.

DVM, PhD, DECVIM (SAIM)
European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr Fracassi graduated in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) “cum laude” at the University of Bologna, Italy. In 2005 he defended his Ph.D. thesis and then completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Zurich, Switzerland and became ECVIM-CA (internal medicine) diplomate in 2012. He is now an Associate Professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine at the University of Bologna. His main research focus is the field of small animal endocrinology. His publication list consists of more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and 10 book chapters. He is the editor of “Veterinaria”, a peer-reviewed journal and associate editor of Journal of Small Animal Practice. He has been president of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology, and the Italian Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and is currently vice-president of the ECVIM-CA congress board. In 2017 he co-edited “Feline Endocrinology” (a book translated into 6 languages) with Dr Feldman and Dr Peterson. In 2022 has edited “Diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms in internal medicine for dogs and cats” (book translated in 7 languages). Dr Fracassi has lectured in in 22 countries.

DVM, MRCVS, PhD, Dipl. ECVIM-CA
European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Current position
Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine
Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy, head of Internal Medicine unit
Main Focus: clinical endocrinology and internal medicine
Education and postgraduate training
2022: Dipl. European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – companion animals (ECVIM-CA), speciality Internal Medicine
2018-2021: Position as Resident ECVIM-CA- Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
2020: Defense PhD thesis
2016-2019: PhD Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
2016: Rotating Internship Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
2014: Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with 110/110 cum laude State University of Bologna, Italy
Memberships
2021-present: Board member of the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (ESVE)
2021-present: Board member of the Italian Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine
DAY 1
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
08.15-09.15 |
Registration |
|
09.15 |
Introduction |
|
09.30-10.45 |
Problem-oriented approach: the steps that follow history taking and physical examination |
Federico Fracassi |
10.45-11.30 |
How to use and maximise scientific sources |
Federico Fracassi |
11.30-12.00 |
Coffee Break |
|
12.00-13.00 |
Interactive section: Journal Club |
Francesca Del Baldo |
13.00-14.00 |
Lunch |
|
14.00-14.45 |
Approach to the patient with regurgitation |
Francesca Del Baldo |
14.45-15.30 |
Approach to the patient with vomiting |
Francesca Del Baldo |
15.30-16.15 |
Diagnostic approach to acute diarrhoea |
Francesca Del Baldo |
16.15-16.45 |
Coffee Break |
|
16.45-18.00 |
Problem solving: discussion of clinical cases in small groups |
Federico Fracassi Francesca Del Baldo |
DAY 2
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
9.00-9.45 |
Diagnostic approach to chronic diarrhoea |
Francesca Del Baldo |
9.45-10.30 |
Approach to the patient with icterus |
Federico Fracassi |
10.30-11.00 |
Coffee Break |
|
11.00-11.45 |
Hyperthermia and fever of unknown origin: from the clinical case to the diagnosis |
Francesca Del Baldo |
11.45-12.15 |
Approach to the patient with pale mucous membranes |
Francesca Del Baldo |
12.15-13.00 |
Interactive clinical cases |
Federico Fracassi |
13.00-14.00 |
Lunch |
|
14.00-14.45 |
Petechia and ecchymosis through the discussion of clinical cases ( part 1) |
Federico Fracassi |
14.45-15.45 |
Petechia and ecchymosis through the discussion of clinical cases ( part 2) |
Federico Fracassi |
15.00-15.45 |
Interactive clinical cases |
Francesca Del Baldo |
15.45-16.15 |
Coffee Break |
|
16.45-18.00 |
Problem solving: discussion of clinical cases in small groups |
Francesca Del Baldo Federico Fracassi |
DAY 3
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
9.00-09.45 |
Clinical and diagnostic approach to the patient with cough |
Francesca Del Baldo |
09.45-10.30 |
Clinical approach to nasal discharge |
Francesca Del Baldo |
10.30-11.15 |
Interactive clinical cases |
Francesca Del Baldo |
11.11-11.45 |
Coffee Break |
|
11.45-12.30 |
Polyuria and Polidipsia: from the theory to the clinical case |
Federico Fracassi |
12.30-13.00 |
Interactive clinical cases |
Federico Fracassi |
13.00-14.00 |
Lunch |
|
14.00-14.45 |
Increase in volume of the abdomen / ascites: clinical cases |
Federico Fracassi |
14.45-17.00 |
Problem solving: discussion of clinical cases in samll groups |
Federico Fracassi Francesca Del Baldo |
17.00-17.30 |
End of the course and final discussion |
|
by tatkonasajt | Dec 15, 2022
Objectives:
- Develop a logical approach to the patient with respiratory disease
- Gain confidence in basic evaluations and investigations including film reading, utility of point of care ultrasound in respiratory cases and bronchoscopy
- Practically be able to place trocar and Seldinger guided thoracic drains
- Have a good understanding of the aetiology of liver and pancreatic disease in both cats and dogs
- Understand the approach to cases through interactive case discussion
Simon Tappin MA VetMB CertSAM DipECVIM-CA FRCVS
European and RCVS recognised Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine
Hon. Assoc. Professor of Small Animal Medicine, University of Nottingham
Clinical Director, Dick White Referrals, The Six Mile Bottom Veterinary Specialist Centre,
Station Farm, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridge, CB8 0UH
Simon trained at the University of Cambridge and, after qualifying, spent 2 years in small animal practice before taking up a Residency in Small Animal Medicine and Intensive Care at the University of Bristol. He joined DWR in 2007. He holds the Royal College Certificate in Small Animal Medicine and the European Diploma in Veterinary Internal Medicine. He is an active member of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association and was editor of Companion Journal until recently. Simon particularly enjoys critical care and has been instrumental in developing the Interventional Radiology service at DWR, using minimally invasive techniques and bio-materials to treat many conditions which previously required more invasive surgery. His is currently clinical director and an active member of the Internal Medicine team. Simon has lectured widely in the UK and Europe on subjects including emergency medicine, infectious disease and interventional radiology.
DAY 1 – Respiratory Medicine
Time |
Title |
09:00 – 10:00 |
Evaluation of nasal discharge |
10:00 – 11:00 |
Approach to the coughing patient |
11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee break |
11:30 – 12:15 |
Management of the dyspnoeic patient |
12:15 – 13:00 |
Management of pleural effusion |
13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:00 – 15:30 |
Practical session (chest drains and tracheostomy tubes) |
15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
16:00 – 17:00 |
An introduction to performing bronchoscopy |
17:00 – 18:00 |
Film reading |
DAY 2 – Liver & Pancreatic Disease
Time |
Title |
09:00 – 10:00 |
Evaluation of laboratory tests in liver disease |
10:00 – 11:00 |
Interpreting imaging & taking biopsies |
11:00 – 11:30 |
Coffee break |
11:30 – 13:00 |
Canine liver disease |
13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch |
14:00 – 14:45 |
Feline Liver disease |
14:45 – 15:30 |
Managing pancreatitis |
15:30 – 16:00 |
Coffee break |
16:00 – 17:00 |
Interactive cases (using Mentimeter) |
17:00 – 18:30 |
The feeding tube placement – practical and video demonstration |