5^th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology
August 25^th - 28^th 2004

Starting a 2^nd Century of Veterinary Dermatology in Vienna

At the beginning of the 20th century, Hugo Sindelka, Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, published his book: "Hautkrankheiten bei Haustieren" (Skin diseases of domestic animals). This was one of the earliest textbooks of Veterinary Dermatology and provided a vital stimulus to the development of a new scientific and clinical field in Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinary Dermatology is now one of the most rapidly growing disciplines in Veterinary Medicine. The Fifth World Congress celebrates the beginning of a second century of Veterinary Dermatology and provides a special opportunity to meet the opinion leaders, experts and exponents in this vital field from all parts of the world. The Congress will provide the most comprehensive and varied programme ever with five parallel sessions,  including special programmes for nurses and technicians, and for large animal dermatology, wound healing and practical laboratory procedures (?wet labs?).

 The clinical and scientific presentations, and the commercial exhibition, will take place in the magnificent meeting rooms and reception areas of the Hofburg - imperial palace of the former Austro-Hungarian emperors. Situated at the heart of Vienna, the Hofburg provides views and access to historic Vienna, including the Heldenplatz, the Imperial Gardens, and the classical architecture of the Ringstrasse.

All this, together with an extensive and very special social program and the traditional Viennese hospitality, will enable you to bring yourself up-to-date whilst also taking time to relax and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities of Europe.

 This is a great opportunity to visit Vienna. We hope to see you there!

 Congress Organising Committee