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WVA Information: Veterinary Congress to Draw 2,000+ World Experts to Vancouver
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 01:59 PM
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 The World Veterinary Congress is one of the premier events of the Veterinary Profession worldwide and is expected to draw 2,000+ International attendees to Vancouver. Focusing on the theme “CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY”, the 2008 program will offer opportunities for veterinarians and other veterinary health care providers in all fields. The program is divided into two major tracks: Clinical Practice/ Private Practice and Public Practice/ Public Health which will offer various keynote and simultaneous sessions, guaranteeing a program of interest to all veterinarians, veterinary technicians, para-veterinarians and others with a role in animal health. In addition, selected abstracts will be presented both orally and through poster presentation.
A full Congress Program can be found at www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com along with the list of speakers. Keynote Speakers include Bernard Vallat (France), Brian Evans (Canada) and Lonnie King (USA).
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WVA Information: Dr Ramdeo Ramchurn
Posted by: admin on Friday, July 18, 2008 - 10:27 PM
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Ramdeo Ramchurn BVSc & AH, M.Sc, MPhil, PhD
8 Avenue des Ibis, Sodnac, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.
Tel / Fax: + 230 4258232 / +230 4279534
Mobile : + 230 2561318 / +230 7701318
E-mail:
ramchurnco@intnet.mu
drramchurn@myt.mu
dramchurn@yahoo.co.uk
Website : http://mva.intnet.mu
Family name: Ramchurn
First name: Ramdeo
Date and Place of birth: 16/08/45 Mauritius
Nationality: Mauritian
Civil status: Married
Children : Two sons
Present position: Consultant in Veterinary Sciences, Agro-industry and Animal Production;
Technical Expert - SGS (Mauritius) System & Services (International Register of Certificated Auditors)
Dr Ramdeo Ramchurn (Dev) was born in 1945 in Mauritius in a village environment of Dagoti?re, where he spent his childhood days attending the local school. He won the primary school national junior scholarship and was able to attend the prestigious Royal College in the town of Curepipe. After obtaining a Cambridge Higher School Certificate, he taught mathematics and sciences at Hindu Boys College during 1966,Balliol College and New Eton College during 1967 and Botany at St Andrews School in 1968.
He was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship and completed his first degree at Bombay Veterinary College in 1972. During his stay in India, he remained President of Mauritian Students’ Association and earned Certificates in Social Work and Horse Riding.
The professional career of Dr. Ramchurn started as a private practitioner in Mauritius from 1972 while working for Mauritius Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) where he served as Honorary Veterinary Surgeon until 2005. He joined the University of Mauritius as Lecturer of Animal Science in 1973.In 1976;he received an MSc in Animal Production at the University of Reading, UK under a British Council Programme. He became Senior lecturer in 1981.He remained Head of Section of Animal Production on several occasions for different periods. He became the Head of the Department of Agricultural Production and Systems in 1994. He mounted several courses in the fields of Animal Production, Health, Forestry, Agriculture, Agribusiness and Biotechnology.
He provided much effort to the nearby island of Rodrigues where he has been in several capacities. He had initiated the “antenne universitaire” in 1982 and ,then after, coordinated all courses offered by the University of Mauritius and pertinent to Rodrigues in the field of agriculture and forestry. He has also taught most students presently employed at the “Agricultural Services” of the island and supervised several projects.
Dr Ramchurn obtained an MPhil in Agriculture in 1999 and later a PhD in Animal Sciences & Industry in 2004.
At the university, he had also been an active member of the Union of Academic Staff Association serving as its treasurer, secretary and finally as President in 1982. He had been a member of senate for over two decades and a member of the University Council on three occasions.
He has several experiences with projects financed by International organisations such as
International Foundation for Science (IFS) Sweden; UNDP- JEF/SGP Switzerland - Sarcelles Nature Park of Mauritius; Food & Agric Research Council Mauritius; SADC – Mauritius.
Also, his experience in developing countries took him to Tanzania, Zambia, Mali, Senegal,
Tunisia, South Africa, India, China and Philippines.
Furthermore, he has widely traveled in most African, SE Asian and European countries.
Professional Activities
1. Registered Veterinary Practitioner & Consultant
2. Councillor for Africa (2005 – 2008) at World Veterinary Association (WVA)
& Representative for Mauritius at WVA (2001 to date)
3.First Chairman of Mauritius Veterinary Council enacted by Parliament in 1991.
4.Elected member of the Mauritius Veterinary Council (3 sessions: 1991-2003)
5...President of Mauritius Veterinary Association (MVA)
6. Honorary Veterinary Surgeon (MSPCA)
7. Judge for pet shows (Kindness clubs – MSPCA)
8. Specialist in Agriculture and Agro-Industries (KPMG –2006/7)
Contribution to National Affairs/Participation in National Committees
1. Ministry of Manpower Resources, Vocational & Technical Training
1994 – 95. Subject: Analysis of training needs
2. Food Programme Committee 1996-97
3. SADC Working Committee 1996-97
4. Committee for Master plan for Agriculture
5. SADC Food Security Training Project (Min of Agric) 1996
6. World Food Summit Committee 1996
7. National Committee on Mountains ( 2001 – 2005)
8. Conservation of Animal Genetic Resources (2001-2005)
9. National Ramsar Committee (2004 – 2005)
10. Ad-Hoc Committee for country paper on “State of the World’s Genetic
Animal Resources” meant for FAO (2003/04)
Membership of professional bodies
Founder member of Mauritius Veterinary Association (1973 – date)
First President elect as well as elected member of Mauritius Veterinary Council (1991 – 2003)
Member of World Poultry Science Association
Member of World Rabbit Science Association
President’s Assembly member of World Veterinary Association
Member of African Veterinary Association – Eastern Africa Representative
International Awards
1992: International Man of the Year (International Biographical Institute – Cambridge)
1993: Man of the Year (American Biographical Institute)
1994: Mentioned in the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership .pp 295
1994: Mentioned in Five Hundred Leaders of Influence.pp266
1997: Mentioned in 12th Edn. International WHO’S WHO of Intelectuals.pp368 –389.
Service to Community
President of a socio-cultural circle of town of Quatre - Bornes
Member of volunteer group of senior citizens welfare, Quatre - Bornes
A)Video tapes on animal farms:
The Deer in Mauritius
The Domestic Rabbit
Beef and Dairy Cattle
Poultry Production
Surgical aspects of spaying and castrating dogs
B) Book
Ramchurn, R. 2001. Applied Animal Science and Production - research papers. University of Mauritius Press, R?duit, Mauritius.
C) International Magazine
Ramchurn, R., Meenowa, D. and Srivastava, R. N. 2000. Souvenir Magazine-Millenium 2000, Global Issue. Mauritius Veterinary Association. Division of Veterinary Services, R?duit, Mauritius. (Sent to over 100 countries during the Millennium year).
D) CD-ROM
Ramchurn, R. 2001. Applied Animal Science and Production - research papers. 8 Ave Ibis,Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.
E) Web Site http://mva.intnet.mu
F) Other
2003. “Preferred Measures for the control of Pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Mauritius”. Report already submitted as consultant, along with Dr Roy Sonnenburg, an Australian counterpart,
2003. “State of the World’s Genetic Animal Resources” a country “group” report for FAO
Publications
Papers in International Journals
1. Ramchurn, R. 1979. Improved housing conditions for rabbit. Tropical Animal Production Vol 4 No 3: 223-231
2. Ramchurn, R. 1980. Observations on the life cycle of Linognathus stenopsis. Revue Agricole et Sucri?re de L’?le Maurice.Vol 59. Pp 6-8
3. Ramchurn, R. 1980. Mastitis in Mauritian Cows. Revue Agricole et Sucri?re de L’?le Maurice.Vol 59. Pp 99-103
4. Ramchurn, R. Raggoo, J. and Raggoo, A. 1999. A note on the effects of multi-nutrient blocks on feed intake, growth and feed conversion in the domestic rabbit. Livestock Research for Rural Development 11(4) (LRRD)
http://www.cipav.org.co
5. Ramchurn, R., Raggoo, J. and Raggoo, A. 2000. Digestibility and growh in the domestic rabbit using multi-nutrient blocks as a feed supplement. International Journal, Livestock Research for Rural Development 12 (1) (LRRD).
http://www.cipav.org.co
6. Ramchurn, R. and Raggoo, J. 2000. The development of multi-nutrient blocks for the domestic rabbit in Mauritius. International Journal, Livestock Research for Rural Development 12 (1) (LRRD).
http://www.cipav.org.co
7. Ramchurn, R., Dullull, Z.B., Ruggoo, A. and Raggoo, J. 2000. Effects of feeding star grass (Cynodon plectostachyus) on growth and digestibility of nutrients in the domestic rabbit. Livestock Research for Rural Development 12(2)
http://www.cipav.org.co
8. Ramchurn, R. 2001. The production and nutritive value of Albizia lebbeck from paddocks in a semi-arid region. International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). International Journal of Agroforestry Today.
http://www.cgiar.org
9. Ramchurn, R. and Marden, J.P. 2001. Digestibility of Albizia lebbeck by the deer Cervus timorensis rusa. International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). International Journal of Agroforestry Today.
http://www.cgiar.org
10. Ramchurn, R. 2001. Potential of the existing pasture for the production of deer (Cervus timorensis rusa ) in a semi-arid environment of Mauritius. International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). International Journal of Agroforestry Today.
http://www.cgiar.org
11. Ramchurn, R. (2001) Utilisation of Leucaena leacocephala as feed for domestic rabbits. Livestock Research for Rural Development (11) 1
12. Ramchurn, R. and Mungra, J. 2001. Body composition and aspects of carcass and meat quality in local goats of Mauritius. Livestock Research for Rural Development .
13. Ramchurn, R. and Dullull, Y. 2001. The intake and digestibility of stale bread in the domestic rabbit. Livestock Research for Rural Development (13) 3.
14. Ramchurn, R. and Rahimboccus, Y. 2001. A comparison of the fresh guinea fowl and the shaver cross broiler chicken in Applied Animal Science and Production. Research Papers. Livestock Research for Rural Development .
15. Ramchurn, R. 2001. Haematological studies on Cervus timorensis russa (deer introduced in Mauritius in 1639). International bulletin Vol 18 No 2. World Veterinary Association.
16. Ramchurn, R. 2001. Diseases of rabbits in Mauritius. International bulletin Vol 18 No 2. World Veterinary Association.
17. Aworer L. and Ramchurn R. 2003. The relationships between length and weight of the Aldabra giant tortoise Dipsochelys dussumieri in Mauritius.Phelsuma Vol 11 Pp52 -58
18. Ramchurn R. and Baulum A.S. 2003.The body weight of the rat Rattus norvegicus and its relationship with its girth,body and tail lengths. Phelsuma Vol 12 .
19. Felicite L.E.O. and Ramchurn R. 2003. The performance of male chicks from the egg industry in a free-range system. . Livestock Research for Rural Development .
20. Aworer L. and Ramchurn R. 2003. A study on the Aldabra giant tortoise Dipsochelys dussumieri (Geochelone gigantica) in private parks and public gardens of Mauritius. Ag Vet International.
Papers at conferences
21. Ramchurn, R. 1978. New Food Resources for rabbits in Mauritius. International Foundation for science Publication, Stockholm. Pp 129-135
22. Ramchurn, R. 1980. Rabbit production systems suited to the tropics. International Foundation for Science, Stockholm, Sweden. Pp 356-370
23. Ramchurn, R. 2002. The veterinary profession and the welfare of animals in Mauritius. 27th World Veterinary Congress, Tunis.
24. Ramchurn, R. 2002. Deer farming as a sustainable way of increasing meat production in Mauritius for local and export markets. International conference on “Responding to the increasing demand or animal production “ Merida, Mexico, British Society of Animal Science, the American Society of Animal Science and the Mexican Society of Animal Production.
25. Prayagsing, G. and Ramchurn, R. 2002/3. Analysis and appraisal of a dairy cattle research farm in a developing country: Mauritius.6th Annual Meeting of Agricultural Scientists (AMAS).
26. Mihilall Y. and Ramchurn R. 2003. An assessment of solid waste management in the island of Mauritius. Annual Meeting of Agricultural Scientists (AMAS).
27. Soobraydoo P. and Ramchurn R. 2003. Availibility and evaluation of most occurring species in cattlewalks of Rodrigues and in a natural pasture of Mauritius. Annual Meeting of Agricultural Scientists (AMAS).
28. Baulum A.S.and Ramchurn R. 2003. Rats in the town centres of Mauritius. Annual Meeting of Agricultural Scientists (AMAS).
Technical papers/keynote address/lead papers
29. Ramchurn, R. Goat Keeping: Agriculture for Young People, Regent Press.Port-Louis. Pp 27-33
30. Ramchurn, R. 2000. The Mauritius Veterinary Association. (Country section of WVA Bulletin Vol. 17).pp 75-76
31. Ramchurn, R. 2000. About Mauritius in MVA Magazine. Millenium 2000, Global Issue. DVS, Reduit, Mauritius.p 14-15
32. Ignace, J.A.E. and Ramchurn, R. 2000. Historical aspects of the Mauritius Veterinary Association in MVA Magazine. Millenium 2000, Global Issue. DVS, Reduit, Mauritius. p 17-19
33. Ramchurn, R. 2000. In remembrance of honorary members and veterinarians in MVA Magazine. Millenium 2000, Global Issue. DVS, Reduit, Mauritius. p 35
34. Ramchurn, R. 2001. The trend from the traditional village hutch to recent rabbit housing systems in Applied Animal Science and Production. Research Papers. UOM press, R?duit, Mauritius. P 207-230
35. Ramchurn, R. 2001. An example of using discarded materials for housing rabbits in Applied Animal Science and Production. Research Papers. UOM press, R?duit, Mauritius. P 237-239
36. Ramchurn, R. 2001. Portable self-contained multi-purpose rabbit units in Applied Animal Science and Production. Research Papers. UOM press, R?duit, Mauritius. P 231-235
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50+. Ramchurn, R. 2003 – 2008 : several articles for Bulletins, Newsletters (including World Veterinary News letters) and magazines.
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WVA Information: Candidate for WVA President : Dr. FAOUZI KECHRID
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 04:10 PM
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DVM with twenty eight years experience in the fields of Veterinary Medicine, Education, Animal and Public Health, Livestock and Food Hygiene and food Safety.
Professional Affiliations:
International
• Consultant with the World Bank/ALive, WHO, FAO, and OIE.
• World Bank/ALive expert (coordinator from August 2006 to December 2006, all phases of the fourth International Conference on Avian Influenza held in Bamako, Mali.
• Two times Vice President of the WVA 1999-2002 and 2005-2008 .
• WVA Councilor of the WVA 1997-1999.
• President of the Euro-Arab Veterinary Association (EAVA) 1997-Present.
• General Secretary of the « Federation des Associations Francophones des Veterinaires pour animaux de compagnie » (FAFVAC) 2005-Present.
• Vice President and General Treasurer of the World Union of Liberal Professions (UMPL)
• Partner and collaborator of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and The North American Veterinary Conference .
• Africa Representative at the World Veterinary congresses 1991 (Rio) ,1995(Yokohama) 1999 (Lyon ) 2002 (Tunis)and 2005 (Minneapolis).
• Founder and Honorary President of the African Veterinary Association (AVA)
• Chair of the North African small Animal Veterinary Association (NASAVA)
• Honorary member of the French, Italian, Brazilian, Portuguese, and Jordanian Medical Veterinary Associations.
• Vice President of the African Association of Microbiology and Food Hygiene.
• Coordinated activities on behalf of the WVA, the EAVA and the AVA with the international organizations as Custodian.
• Chairman of the organizing committee of the 27th World Veterinary Congress (Tunis 25-29 September 2002)
• Accredited OIE Expert for evaluation of veterinary services (OIE, February 2006).
Manager and Coordinator of the regional animal health centre for North Africa
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WVA Information: Please SUPPORT and VOTE Dr. Johnson, Chiang
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 03:13 PM
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For 2008-2011
President of World Veterinary Association
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Dear WVA Members:
First of all, I would like to thank WVA President Dr.Russell who closely worked with Committees with best of his impetus leading WVA to countless achievements in the past three years. All these corporative work and effort, Please allow me to mention over here and share with your again.
1. Organized Task Forces for WVA affairs.
2. Promote World Veterinarian’s Day and award together with OIE for the country devoting to the job.
3. Initiated more than 10 members to join WVA.
4. Outsourcing to evaluate the problems of WVA, and advice the solutions.
5. Website corresponding and WVA Newsletter publishing.
(The Taiwan Veterinary Medical Association fully funds to Newsletter in publication)
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WVA Information: Final Chance To Book Hotel Accommodations - Friday June 20
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 06:09 PM
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This Friday (June 20) is the FINAL day to book your Hotel Accommodations at one of the official hotels for the 29th World Veterinary Congress! Don't miss out on these great room rates at some of Vancouver's finest hotel properties. Many of the official Congress hotels have already SOLD OUT!
If you have not yet booked your accommodations, don't miss your chance to stay at one of the remaining three options:
Westin Bayshore - from $255 CAD per night
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - from $285 CAD per night
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre - from $245 CAD per night
These hotel properties are all within walking distance to the Convention Centre. Space is limited act now to ensure availability!
HOW TO BOOK HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Via Telephone (preferred)
Direct: +1-604-639-3921
Toll Free (North America): +1-866-603-3919
Via E-mail: wvac2008-registration@meet-ics.com
Via the Online Booking Form on the Congress website.
Book Hotel Accommodations on-line now!
For more information please visit the Congress website at: www.worldveterinarycongress2008.com.
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WVA Information: Congress Registration Deadline 6 June 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 02:36 PM
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29th World Veterinary Congress 2008
July 27-31, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Local Organizing Committee reminds interested participants that the Regular Registration Deadline is on June 6, 2008. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of the discounted registration fees by submitting your registration by the deadline.
Register for the Congress and book Hotel Accommodations on-line now!
You can register for the following items through the online form:
Congress Registration including Accompanying Guests
Hotel Accommodations (9 properties to choose from - 2 are already SOLD OUT)
Social Events & Optional Tours
Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Medicine (CALAM) Wetlab
Visit the Congress website for information on Registration Fees and available Hotels including student housing.
Scientific Program
The Scientific Committee has put together an exciting program for Congress participants. Please visit the website to view the Final Program (including abstract presentations) and Invited Speakers for WVC 2008.
Optional Tours & Social Events
Vancouver, Canada is a beautiful and inviting city. Situated on our West Coast it has the Pacific Ocean at its foot and the grand Coastal Mountains at its back. The city itself offers unlimited opportunities for visitors to relax, dine, shop or participate in a host of adventure activities, such as: whale watching, salmon fishing, ocean kayaking, mountain climbing, sight seeing and much more.
The Organizing Commitee has put together an exciting Social Program including the Welcome Reception*, Opening Ceremony* and Closing Ceremony Banquet.
*inclusive with Full Registration and Accompanying Person Registration
Click here to view the Optional Tours & Social Events available during the Congress.
Book your Optional Tours & Social Events through the online registration form.
For more information visit the Congress Website.
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WVA Information: The April 2008 issue of the WVA Newsletter now online
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 05:35 PM
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The major focus of the 10th newsletter is on the 29th World Veterinary Congress which will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 27 to 31 July.
The revised “Concepts in Animal Welfare” prepared by the University of Bristol and the World Society for the Protection of Animals is reported.
This newsletter includes reports from Dr faouzi Kechrid, WVA Vice-President; Dr Ramdeo Ramchurn, Councillor for Africa; Mr Bob Stevenson (WVA Councillor Europe); and Dr. Christopher Wanga, Chairman Kenya Veterinary Association.
Read the Newsletter …
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WVA Information: Message from WVA President Dr Leon Russell
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:07 PM
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 Dear Colleagues:
As all of you know, World Veterinary for 2008 is the 26th of April. This is the way that we in the veterinary profession call the attention of the public, and many of our own colleagues, to the great breadth of good that veterinarians do world-wide for the health and welfare of the animals in our care. This day recognizes the majestic array of experts in the veterinary profession who contribute widely throughout the world, including the protecting the safety of our food supply and the environment through veterinary skills and dedicated work.
This year, the first OIE-WVA World Veterinary Day Award will be presented to the national veterinary association that has the outstanding World Veterinary Day celebration. The OIE-WVA World Veterinary Day Award will consist of a beautiful plaque, certificate and a cash prize which will be presented at the World Veterinary Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on 31 July 2008.
Have a great World Veterinary Day.
Leon Russell, WVA President
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WVA Information: Vets Celebrate Wild Side on World Veterinary Day
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:06 PM
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 The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is using World Veterinary Day to expose their wild side.
“The World Veterinary Association has designated this Saturday as World Veterinary Day to show the huge variety of work our profession is involved in,” says NZVA chief executive, Julie Hood.
“When people think of veterinarians, they often picture them working in clinics for domestic animals or on farms. In actual fact, they can be found in Government departments, research and teaching institutions and the pharmaceutical industry,” says Julie.
New Zealand veterinarians are involved in a vast range of activities from the traditional areas of animal health and welfare, to biosecurity, food safety, conservation and disaster management.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Serbia
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:05 PM
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Serbian veterinarians are celebrating the World Veterinary Day for the first time, from this year on. As a part of preparation for membership in WVA, Serbian Veterinary Society and Veterinary Chamber of Serbia initiated the celebration, aiming to establish it as a traditional veterinary event in our country.
The celebration is organized as a serial of press conferences, from the state level down to the regional centers, with the intention to elicit public attention and interest toward our profession and the work we do.
The main press event is going to be held in Belgrade, April 23rd, 11 a.m., in Serbian News Agency Press Center:
Dr. Miroslav Marinkovic, Head of Veterinary Directorate, Dr. Zoran Rasic, President of Veterinary Chamber, and Prof. Dr. Bosiljka Djuricic, President of Serbian Veterinary Society are going to convey the key messages of this year's celebration to public health and food safety, from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Kurdistan
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:04 PM
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The Kurdistan Veterinary syndicate will celebrate the World Veterinary Day on the 29th April in Duhok gavernarate. We will organize to held a work shop on that day to discuses the enforcement of the veterinary services in Kurdistan and Iraq under the patronage of his Excellency the Minister of Agriculture. The city governor, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Head of Kurdistan Veterinary syndicate have also been invited.
Our aim from this activity is to improve the veterinary services in Kurdistan and Iraq and to give independency for the veterinary service in Kurdistan because it's over whelmed by the agriculture service with very limited.
We are also invite all Kurdistan media.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Tanzania
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:02 PM
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The Tanzania Veterinary Association (central zone) in Dodoma Municipality will mark the World Veterinary Day on 26th April, 2008 by vaccinating the dogs against a dangerous zoonotic disease - rabies and have some other medical care to such pets including cats.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:02 PM
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The College of Veterinary Sciences Teachers’ Association, CVSC & AH, CAU, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram will observe the World Veterinary Day on 26th April, 2008 (Saturday).
The Day will be observed by holding seminar and quiz amongst students’ of the College. Keeping in view of recent developments in veterinary sciences, seminers on “Changing Horizon in Veterinary Sciences” will be held on the Day.
The Dean of the College, Dr. Gaj Raj Singh, will deliver the lead topic in the seminar. There will be presentaions by Dr. B. Prasad. Professor, Dept of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Dr. Saidur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary & A.H. Extension and Dr. Sonjay Kr. Borthakur, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Parasitology. This will be followed by professional quiz amongst the students of the College.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Ghana
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 02:51 PM
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The Ghana Veterinary Medical Association, GVMA officially launched this year's World Veterinary Week Celebrations today with a Press Conference held at the Teacher's Hall, Accra, on the theme "The Diversity of the Veterinary Profession". This was performed by the Presedent of the GVMA, Dr. K. B Darkwa.
Tuesday 22nd April 2008: Radio discussion on the theme by Dr. Felicity Gyan Toninga
Wednesday 23rd April 2008: Television Panel Discussion on the theme
Thurday 24th April 2008: Outreach Program of deworming and vaccination of smal ruminants at Teiman, Greater Accra Region
Friday 25th of April 2008: Seminar on : BIOSECURITY OF EMERGING ZOONOSES IN POULTRY" at the British Council Hall, Accra.
posted by Dr. Perdita Hilary Lopes, Hon. Secretary
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 02:51 PM
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The Punjab State Veterinary Council in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry will celebrate the World Veterinary Day at Amritsar on 26th April, 2008. S. Gulzar Singh Ranike, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Punjab has kindly agreed to be the Chief Guest and Worthy S.C. Aggrawal, IAS, Financial Commissioner will preside over the function. It is expected 500 veterinarians will grace the occasion.
The technical session high-lighting the incidence and control of Zoonotic Diseases, Animal Birth Control Programme for dogs, steps to control Bird Flu will be discussed. In addition the blood samples of the Veterinarians will be tested for Brucellosis. Free Anti Rabies Vaccination Camp will be held at Hathi Gate Veterinary Hospital on the same day. Senior Retired Veterinarians from GADVASU/Animal Husbandry Department will also be honoured.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in I. R. Iran
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:29 PM
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The world veterinary day will be celebrated in I. R. IRAN by Veterinary Council of IRAN on 26th April 2008.
We celebrate this day every year to appreciate veterinary profession.
Some parts of the program we organize are as follows:
1 - Message of Dr. S. M. Aghamiri, President of Veterinary Council, I. R. IRAN.
2 - Media interviews
3 - Two workshops, on shrimp diseases and embryo transfer
4 - Signing a bilateral research agreement between Veterinary Council, I.R.IRAN and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Message of Dr. S. M. Aghamiri, President of Veterinary Council, I.R.IRAN :
On behalf of Iranian veterinarians who are all the members of Iranian Veterinary Council (IRIVC), it is a great pleasure to congratulate "The World Veterinary Day" to you, all the veterinarians and those who are working in this field around the world.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:25 PM
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The Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians' Association, Jalgaon district branch is organising " THE WORLD VETERINARY DAY-2008" by holding a blood donation camp at Jalgaon, it also extends its activity by free distribution of fruits to the patients undergoing treatment in the District General Hospital, Jalgaon (Maharashtra, India).
Under the blood donation camp, the blood samples of the donating veterinarians would be subjected to clinical pathological tests for brucellosis and other professionally related zoonotic disorders.
A gathering of Veterinarians in the district would be organised forinformal discussions to maintain the spirit of hormony and fraternity amongst veterinarians in the district.
Submitted by Dr. Ramaswami N, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon and Dr. J. S. Narkhede. President, Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians Association, Jalgaon (Maharashtra, India)
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:24 PM
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Uttarakhand State Veterinary Service Association (India) will celebrate World Veterinary Day on 26 April 2008 at Dehradun.
On this occasion, Best Veterinarian Award will be facilitated to dedicated Vets of State Veterinary Services. A Seminar will be held on current topic of veterinary interest.
Various pharma comanies will cooperate in organising this event.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Egypt
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 04:52 PM
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The Egyptian veterinary Medical Association ( EVMA ) will celebrate the World vet. Day on the 26 th April. We organize to held a workshop on food safety in milk and meat production, the Egyptian vet. Syndicate, the General organization for vet. Services in Egypt, and the Animal Health Res. Institute are invited to participate in the workshop.
Prof. Dr. Farouk EL-Dessouk
President of EVMA
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