Entries by Karin de Lange

In memoriam: Hans Lutz

It is with great sadness that the ABCD announces the passing of one of its founding members, Hans Lutz (78). Hans was a renowned emeritus Veterinary Medicine Professor at University of Zurich, where he graduated in 1971.

Poland: Cat deaths due to H5N1 – no link with waterfowl

On 22 June 2023, numerous cat deaths were documented by Polish media, reported ABCD member Tadeusz Frymus. The previous week, several feline cases of an acute, or peracute, disease had been reported. These fatal cases had presented initially with dyspnoea, pulmonary consolidation and neurological signs.

Apply now for the Young scientist award

Applications for the 2023 ABCD & Boehringer Ingelheim Young Scientist Award are now open. This award aims to reward innovative and outstanding work by promising young professionals in the field of feline infectious diseases and/or immunology.