 World Veterinary Day 2007 - Further Activities
World Veterinarian Day at National Veterinary Laboratories, Islamabad PAKISTAN
 Islamabad,(28 April, 2007).World
Veterinarian Day.National Veterinary Laboratories, Islamabad
National Veterinary Laboratories, Islamabad celebrated World Veterinarian
Day on April 28, 2007. Dr. Qurban Ali, Director General, National Veterinary
Laboratories, Islamabad Chaired the occasion. Views of the speakers were as
follow:
Dr. Khurshid Ahmad, Principal Scientific Officer expressed that
veterinarians are key players to develop sustainable livestock in the
country. The livestock development results into better production, poverty
reduction and is directly related to establish a healthy society in
Pakistan.
Dr. Imam Shah, Senior Scientific Officer emphasized the importance of
specializations in different fields of Veterinary Sciences to make the
livestock development in the country comparable with other developing
sectors in Pakistan.
Dr. Muhammad Asif, Scientific Officer said that veterinary institutes in the
country should improve curriculum in light of new requirements of veterinary
profession like WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) requirements, food
safety and veterinary ethics etc.
Dr. S.M. Jamal, Scientific Officer expressed that veterinarian should
develop awareness in the society about food safety and food security to
attain a high respect in the society.
Dr. Manzoor Hussian, FAO Regional Epidemiologist appreciated the role of
veterinarians of Pakistan on the control of cattle plaque (Rinderpest) and
other transboundary animal diseases.
Ms. Saba Andleeb, Scientific Officer appreciated the role of veterinarians
in the integrated development of the country.
Dr. Qurban Ali, Dirctor General (NVL) in presidential address said that
world veterinarian day provided good opportunity to revive the role of
veterinarians in the society. Working towards the food safety will elevate
the role of veterinarian in the society. He also conveyed the vote of thanks
to participate in the world veterinarian day 2007.
Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakar
Scientific Officer
National Veterinary Laboratories
Islamabad
Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock
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World Veterinary day 2007, Islamabad: STRENGTHENING OF LIVESTOCK SERVICES PROJECT
The importance of developing the
Veterinary Service and skills of Government Departments is a need of time,
the meeting held at of the EC/GoP project Strengthening of Livestock
Services (SLSP) HQ, Islamabad on World Veterinary day 2007 Dr Shoaib Saleem
POMO, Mr Tariq Admin Miss Saadia and other officer were present in this
meeting.
The meeting was headed by the Dr saeed Ahmed National Co-Director of SLSP He review the progress and confirmed that the SLSP project is providing support
in raining and capacity building as essential to the sustainability of the
diagnostic services and field service.
WORLD VETERINARY DAY 2007 CELEBRATED NWFP Agricultural University Peshawar
World Veterinary Day 2007 was
celebrated by NWFP Agricultural University Peshawar on 28th April, 2007. The
day started with the closing ceremony of the training course on Improved
wool production practices for veterinary assistants in FATA. Certificates
were distributed among the successful candidates by the Vice Chancellor,
Prof.Dr.Said Khan Khalil. Prof.Dr.G.Habib, the training coordinator
Dr.Saadullah Jan Director FATA Livestock, Dr.Arbab Ikramullah Director IBMS,
and Prof.Dr.M.Subhan Qureshi and Dr.Zeeshan Durrani were also present on the
occasion. The vision of the present government in bringing the FATA people
into the mainstream through specialized development programs, was
appreciated and the successful candidates were advised to apply the skills
and knowledge at their respective areas.
Another important event of the day was development of a training program
targeted at capacity development of the Village Livestock Workers of the
Livestock and Dairy Development Board in some villages of District Nowshera.
After completing the training course, the participants are expected to
respond to the needs of the target area in managing the health and
reproduction of the animals in a way that maximum production is ensured with
minimum inputs. Efforts will be made to select candidates with at least
secondary school education. During the second phase a more specialized
training course in Artificial Insemination will be arranged for selected
participants. The program will be conducted by Livestock Mangement
Department of the University. Prof.Dr.Nazir Ahmad, Prof.Dr.M.Subhan Qureshi
and Dr.Sarzamin prepared the program outline with the cooperation of
Dr.Gohar Zaman Khattak Deputy Project Coordinator Milk Development Program
and Dr.Asal Khan Field Operation Manager, Livestock and Dairy Development
Board, Government of Pakistan. The target area of this training program
comprises some villages of District Nowshera.
 Under the patronage of Vets Care
Organization, Pakistan; Vets Care Club, University of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences, Lahore celebrated the "World Veterinary Day 2007" on 28th of April
2007. To mark the day, a seminar on the theme "Celebrate Our Diversity" was
organized at the Auditorium Hall, University of Veterinary & Animal
Sciences, Lahore on 28th of April 2007 at 11:00 AM. Seminar was presided by
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz (Vice Chancellor, UVAS Lahore). Veterinarians from
Public, Private& Military sectors participated in the seminar. Deans,
Directors, Chairman's and large number of faculty members and veterinary
students of UVAS Lahore also attended the seminar. Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer
Pasha (Patron, Vets Care Club), Dr. Mohsin Ali Bhatti (President, Vets Care
Organization), Dr. Hammad Bin Rasheed (Chief Organizer, Vets Care Club) and
other nominees of Vets Care Organization were also present in this event.
Seminar was started with the recitation from The Holy Quran by Mr. Muhammad Asad Ali. The Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (SAW) was presented by Mr. Muhammad Muddassir. President of Vets Care Club, UVAS Mr. Waqas Tahir presented the welcome address on the behalf of the organizing committee. Mr. Abdul Rehman (General Secretary, Vets Care Club) gave a brief introduction about The World Veterinary Day including its history in the form of a short
presentation. He also talked about the history of the Vets Care Organization
Pakistan & Vets Care Club, UVAS Lahore. He impressively discussed the role
of Vets Care Organization & Vets Care Club in the uplift of veterinary
profession in Pakistan. Vets Care Organization Pakistan has the honor to
celebrate the World Veterinary Day first time in Pakistan last year on 29th
April 2006, says Mr. A. Rehman.
After that, the recorded messages of Dr. Jim Edwards & Prof. Dr. Leon
Russell were also played, in which they congratulated the Vets Care
Organization & Vets Care Club for joining hands with international community
in celebrating this prestigious day for our great profession worldwide.
=> Brig. (R) Dr. Muhammad Naeem talked about the veterinarian's role in
military sectors. He told the different aspects of military vets in Pakistan
in detail. He talked about several projects started under the Remount
Veterinary Farms Corps (RVFC) in Pakistan.
=> Dr. Syed Sajjad Haider talked about the veterinarian's role in private
especially pharmaceuticals sector. He told the participants about the
history of veterinary profession in Pakistan in detail.
=> Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz (Vice Chancellor, UVAS) impressively talked on
the veterinarian's in public sector, especially in academia and research. He
talked about the status of UVAS in veterinary profession being the oldest
veterinary institute of Asia (established in 1883). He told that UVAS will
continue playing its part to produce quality veterinarians and for the
improvement of livestock sector of Pakistan.
=> Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha (Patron, Vets Care Club) presented the "Vote
of Thanks". He thanked the participants, the organizers and the sponsors for
this seminar.
Shields were distributed among those persons, companies and institutions
that collaborated with Vets Care Organization & Vets Care Club for different
activities of it, for animal welfare & uplift of veterinary profession in
Pakistan. Special medals were presented to Dr. Hammad Bin Rasheed (Chief
Organizer, Vets Care Club), Mr. Waqas Tahir (President, Vets Care Club), Mr.
Muhammad Asad Ali (Finance Secretary & In charge Medicine Bank, Vets Care
Club) and Mr. Waseem Shaukat (Information Secretary, Vets Care Club).
Vets Care Club is heartily thankful to UVAS, Zaidi's International, Wax
Pharma, Symans Pharmaceuticals, Ghazi Brothers, Medi-Vet, Trust Pharma, H.
Homeo Pharma and Service-Line Pvt Ltd for their contribution in organizing
such event.
Vets Care Club UVAS is also thankful to Mr. Khalid Mahmood (Kissan Time, PTV
World), Mr. Muhammad Ajmal Jami (FM 103 Radio) and Mr. Kashif (Daily Jang)
for providing the media coverage to this event through their agency
Vets Care Club, UVAS is also thankful to Mr. Waqas Tahir, Mr. Muhammad Asad
Ali, Mr. Abdul Rehman, Mr. Waseem Shaukat, Mr, Shahid Mahmood Yawir, Mr.
Muhammad Waqas, Mr. Samuel Shahzad, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad, Mr. Muhammad Azhar Bhatti, Mr. Umer Jalal, Mr. Asad Ali, Mr. Amanat Ali, Mr. Nauman AKhter, Mr.
Bilal, Mr. Muzaffir Hussain, Mr. Rana Amjad Kamal, Mr. Nauman Akhter, Mr.
Rana Adnan, Mr. Faisal Karim and others for their special efforts in
successfully organizing this event.
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First General Assembly of the Albanian Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons
On the occasion of the World
Veterinary Day, on 27th of April 2007 veterinarians from all over the
country did successfully held the first General Assembly (National
Conference) of the Albanian Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons. The GA elected
the National Council of Veterinarians made up of 25 veterinarians
representing the private practitioners, state veterinary officers, Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine at the Tirana Agricultural University and the Food
Safety and Veterinary Institute.
The National Council is made up of 25 veterinarians, where 17 belong to the
private practitioners (large and small animal ones). All 12 districts
(regions) of Albania are represented in the Council. The Council elected one
President and three Vice/Presidents of the Chamber as follows:
Dr. Ilir KUSI President (Private Practitioner)
Dr. Andrea TRAJANI Vice/President (Private Practitioner)
Dr. Ymer ELEZI Vice/President (State Veterinary Officer)
Dr. Vesel BRAHIMLLARI Vice/President (Private Practitioner - Pharmacist)
The support from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection
and personal involvement of CVO Dr. Lefter KLIMI were provided assuring
necessary infrastructure to held such a conference.
Considering 17 years gap, without a similar organization after the Communism
crashed (1990) and the lack of similar organization even during the
Communism, our challenge to get our veterinarians properly organized looks
to be pretty tough. The first National Conference of the Chamber in such
circumstances is considered more than an event to be celebrated
We still hope in your future support and assistance as we already had it
from FVE, the Austrian Federal Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons, WVA and
WSAVA.
Our model and the way of developing the Chamber remains and will be that of
the Austrian one.
For further developments we will be in touch.
Thanking the World Veterinary Association (WVA) for the always growing
support, we remain,
With warm regards,
Dr. Ilir KUSI
President of the Albanian Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons
World Veterinary Day: 28 April 2007 - Celebrating our Diversity
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 "We are probably the only profession that understands the
human-animal dynamic that exists to some extent in every community
throughout the world. Our daily work involves actions and decisions that
affect not only the animals we treat but also their human partners that live
and work alongside them. No other profession understands the social
implications, epidemiology of disease, biosecurity and public health issues
involved." (Tess Sprayson, BVA Overseas Group).
Help in Suffering vet Dr Devi treating a camel in Pushkar
(Photo: Jack Reece)
Read the BVA press
statement highlighting the global role of the veterinary profession and
drawing attention to the launch of the BVA's Best of Care guide.
IACLAM joins the WVA
WVA President Dr Leon Russell has announced with great pleasure that the
15th Council of the World Veterinary Association, which met on 28 April 2007
in Taipei, Taiwan, admitted International Association of Colleges of
Laboratory Animal Medicine to Associate Membership of the World Veterinary
Association.
The International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine
(IACLAM) is a global body that currently brings together the American,
European, Japanese and Korean Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine. As
other Colleges are established, by mutual agreement, they are supported by
IACLAM in their development, and are able to become members of IACLAM.
IACLAM provides a common platform at the global level for communication by,
and representation of, the Colleges and their Diplomates. Diplomate status,
also described as board certification, is awarded only after completion of a
training program followed by certification of expertise, usually by
examination. IACLAM promotes the welfare and responsible use of laboratory
animals through this certification of veterinary specialists by its member
Colleges, through the coordination of educational resources and
opportunities, through the dissemination of information relevant to the
field, and through research partnerships. IACLAM is a member of the World
Veterinary Association.
IACLAM's international leadership role enables it to act as a global expert
in veterinary related areas regarding the health and welfare of animals used
in research. Specifically, veterinarians who are Diplomates of the member
Colleges of IACLAM are charged with the daily administration and oversight
of the care and welfare of animals used in research, testing, and education.
Their expertise in this area includes: clinical veterinary medicine,
quarantine and preventive medicine, diagnostics, animal transportation,
animal behaviour, epidemiology, pathology, and public health.
Diplomates of the member Colleges play a key role in training staff and
scientists who care for and use animals in research. They provide expert
advice in the choice and development of animal models and in review of
proposed research, testing, and teaching activities. They provide guidance
on appropriate husbandry of research animals and ensure humane euthanasia of
animals when necessary. Members represented by IACLAM are highly
knowledgeable about, and involved in discussions pertaining to key welfare
topics, such as the principles of the 3R's (replacement, reduction, and
refinement), and their relevance and interpretation relative to animal use
in research and education.
IACLAM's current interests include harmonizing international standards for
training and examining veterinary expertise in laboratory animal medicine,
and for sharing best practices for animal welfare and research quality, We
can deliver veterinary expertise, based upon evidence from recognized
veterinary experts, to relevant international discussions on the welfare for
animals used in research, testing, and teaching activities. IACLAM looks
forward to contributing to the mission of the WVA by serving as the subject
expert in all matters relating to the veterinary care of animals used in
research, testing and education, including reviewing and supporting WVA's
"Adopted Policy on the Use and Care of Animals Used in Testing, Research and
Training" (T-3.6)
World Veterinary Day Celebrated at the College of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences (CVAS),Jhang
World veterinary day was celebrated
by the staff and students of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Jhang at a simple ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2007. After recitation from
the Holly Quran by a first year Student Hafiz Imran Yousaf, another student
Mr. Naveed Iqbal came for Naat. Miss Saira Jabeen read out the message of
Mr. Leon Russell, President World Veterinary Association (WVA). In his
message, Mr. Russell stated that there was a general lack of awareness about
the services rendered by the veterinarians. He said that there was a need to
celebrate the "World Veterinary Day" in order to educate the general public
about the significant surfaces rendered by the veterinary profession, other
than the treatment of sick pets and farm animals.
The theme set for the 7th World Veterinary Day was "Diversity of the
Veterinary Profession" In his welcome, Prof. Dr. Ashiq Hussain Cheema,
Principal CVAS said that by celebrating the "World Veterinary Day", we take
pride in identifying ourselves with the World Community of Veterinarians and
Jhang has become part of institutions celebrating this day all over the world. Mr. Cheema said this year we are denoting our celebrations to educate our students about the diversity of veterinary profession and next we will hold the celebrations at the town hall to create awareness about the services of veterinary profession among the people at large.
Mr. Cheema also welcomed the first-batch of 5 lecturers including Tariq Zeb, Tauseef-ur-Rehaman, Arbab Sikandar, Waseem Babar and Riffat Shamim. He
wished the new appointees a happy stay at Jhang and hoped that there will be
valuable addition for the college.
Dr. Ashiq Cheema also delivered his paper on "The Conservation of Farm
Animal Breeds in Pakistan" He said that livestock wealth of Pakistan
consisted of 111 breeds of farm animals which had evolved after centuries by
husbandry practices and it was the duty of livestock farmers, breeders and
veterinarians to look after this asset and ensure its safe transfer to the
next generation.
Dr. Cheema said that the major threats and dangers to the livestock breeds
come from changes in the framing practices, economic interests, over
exploitation, wrong breeding and management practices. He cited the examples
of tractor and motor vehicles taking the place of draft animals like cattle,
camels, donkeys etc.
Dr.M. Akeel (District Livestock Officer, Jhang) was also invited in the
ceremony as a chief guest. Dr. M. Akeel gave his presentation on the
"Importance of Veterinary Profession" in the recent era in a beautiful way.
He appreciated the efforts made by Dr. Cheema to arrange the world
veterinary day at his college.
Director Research Center for the Conservation of Sahiwal Cattle (RCCSC) Dr.
Javed Iqbal Warrich was invited in this ceremony as a guest of honour. He is
also providing his services as a teacher in the said college. He showed the
achievements chronologically made by his research center. Dr. Javed Iqbal
summarized the efforts made by his research center to preserve the precious
Sahiwal breed.
Dr.Iahtasham Khan, (lecturer/ student's Advisor, CVAS, Jhang) who organized
this function under the guidance of Principal, CVAS, Jhang, also presented
his presentation on "Zoonoses" (Diseases that are transferred from animals
to human beings). He also elaborated that how we can prevent from these
zoonotic diseases.
In the last, Hafiz Usman Iqbal (2nd Semester Student) came and delivered
his presentation on "Diversity in Veterinary Profession".
Mr.Sajid Ali (2nd Semester Student) performed the duty of stage secretary.
In the last, chief guest came for the conclusive remarks and vote of thanks
for the honorable guests.
Correspondent by: Dr Iahtasham Khan, Lecturer, CVAS, Jhang
Seniors should have pets too: AVA
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On the eve of World Veterinary Day, the Australian Veterinary Association
(AVA) is calling on body corporates, nursing homes and retirement villages
to consider the benefits of allowing seniors to own pets.
AVA President, Dr Kersti Seksel said that elderly and single person
households are the group that are least likely to own a pet in Australia.
"This is a shame because they are the people who really have the most to
gain from pet ownership. Surveys show that people who own pets are less
likely to report feeling lonely and alienated," Dr Seksel said. "Research in
Australia and overseas has shown many potential benefits to pet owners in
retired and empty-nester demographic groups.
"Dog ownership encourages exercise and a more active lifestyle, while cat
ownership encourages social interaction, but they require less maintenance
or exercise. Studies have found that people are 4-5 times more likely to
interact and talk to other people if they are walking a dog than if they are
walking alone. As well as being good for individuals, it is good for our
communities.
"There are volunteer groups now operating in some communities that provide
support to elderly pet owners to help them manage to care for their pets as
well as range of new pet care services that have recently emerged.
"Studies show pets provide one of the few interventions capable of
permanently lifting the atmosphere of hospices and nursing homes. One study
even suggested that pets can induce social responses from people with
advanced Alzheimer's disease.
"Despite all this evidence, many nursing homes still do not allow pets. The
fear of giving up their animal companion is a serious concern for many older
people that may discourage them from seeking better care for themselves. The
evidence shows that their pets provide a strong link to their community," Dr
Seksel said.
World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 28 celebrates the contributions that
veterinarians make to the health and welfare of both people and pets.
West Bengal Veterinary Association,India
West Bengal Veterinary Association
celebrated World Veterinary Day on 28th April 2007 at Veterinary Council Hall,Kolkata.
Veterinay Health camps and vaccination of pets were arranged in different
parts of the state.
A discussion were held on death of five Asian elephants at North Bengal
Forest area by the side of a river due to thunder.Eletronic media flashed
the news with great grief.
Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamic republic of Iran
veterinary council celebrated "World Veterinary Day 2007" on 28th April
2007. To mark the day,a ceremonial was organized at the central hall,
Veterinary Council,Tehran. In this ceremony Dr.sayyed mohammad
aghamiri,president of veterinary council of Islamic Republic of Iran
attended a session with correspondents of mass media ,newspapers & Islamic
republic of iran broadcasting . In his statements , He congratulated world
veterinary day to veterinarians all over the world and stressed that
"Denominate a day as a world veterinary day indicates importance of critical
role of veterinarians in public health".
Written by: Dr.farhoodi,Iran veterinary council, International affairs
department.
2007 World Veterinary Day Celebration in Taiwan
On April 28th, The World Veterinary Day 2007 in Taiwan Celebration Ceremony and International Advancing Knowledge Forum was held at the International Conference Center of National Taiwan University Teaching Hospital. More than eight hundred participants, including both domestic and international veterinarians, experts, students and sponsors, attended this two-day Forum.
The 14th Council Meeting of WVA (World Veterinary Association) and the 28th Council Meeting of FAVA (Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations) were also held On April 28th in Taipei 101 building. WVA president, Dr. Russell opened the WVA Council Meeting in the morning and then councilors got through a successful meeting. Almost all councilors of WVA attended the meeting and had many positive and constructive discussions and decisions. The FAVA Council Meeting was directed by FAVA President Jim Edwards, and councilors had an abundant discussion in developing FAVA affairs. Every country member also updated their country report.
 There were 15 speakers from 8 countries delivered more than 100 hours lectures in popular topics. Scholars like Dr. Sheri Ross from U.S. presented ‘Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease’, Prof. Abdul Rahman from India presented ‘ Animal Welfare: Asian Countries Perspective’; Dr. Bob Stevenson from UK delivered “BSE-the UK Experience”, Dr. Jim Edwards from New Zealand presented “The Veterinary and Animal Welfare: a Global Perspective”, Prof. Hsiang-Jung Tsai from Taiwan presented ‘Prevention and Control of Avain Influenza’, Prof. Russell delivered “Rabies: Old and New Problem”, Japanese Prof. Aoki presented ‘The Culture for Law of Animal Protection in Japan’, Dr. Jacques Fontain from Belgium presented ‘Management of Canine Atopic Dermatitis’, Dr. Yoshihisa Yamane delivered “New Medical and New Surgical Therapy for Canine Cardiac Disease”…….All eight hundred plus guests were pleased and satisfied in the two-day lecture section.
 In the evening of April 28th, the celebration ceremony for the World Veterinary Day was taken place at the same venue, NTUVHICC, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Special guests included Taiwan former president Lee; Taiwan Vice President Lu and President of Legislative Yuan, Wang Jin-Ping addressed their greeting and congratulations to this Day. Except wonderful food and happy atmosphere, various kinds of traditional Taiwanese performances, including local Taiwanese folk dance was showed at the ceremony. 2008 World Veterinary Congress and FAVA Congress also address their warmest invitations to all the attendance. It’s really an excellent celebration of WVD in Taiwan.
WVA Launch Veterinary Animal Welfare Network (VAWN)
At its meeting in Taiwan on World Veterinary Day, the WVA Council finalized plans to launch a new global network for veterinarians to communicate on animal welfare matters. This is to be facilitated through the WVA website at: http://worldvet.org/News-index-catid-6.html.
The input into the WVA website will be moderated to protect the integrity of the WVA and VAWN from unsuitable material being made public through the WVA/VAWN website pages. The WVA has so far appointed two regional leaders to assist moderate the information submitted so that contributions can be published in several languages for regional audiences. Dr Leopoldo Estol from Argentina who promoted this development and Prof. Andrew Fei from Taiwan have agreed to participate in these roles.
Veterinarians are encouraged to publish news, items of interest, papers and to initiate discussion on animal welfare related topics.
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Celebration of the World Veterinary Day in Nepal
It is our great pleasure to mention here that Nepal Veterinary Association celebrated World Veterinary Day with the theme "Celebrate Our Diversity" on April 28, 2007.
Following programs were organized on the auspicious occasion of World Veterinary Day in Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal and in Chitwan, most potential area for livestock and poultry development of Nepal.
 1. Morning procession: A morning procession was Organized in Kathmandu metropolish. The procession was started from Veterinary Complex, Tripureswor and concluded in Maitighar Mandala. About 200 people-vets, para-vets, vet. students had participated in the precession. During concluding session representatives from participating organizations highlighted on the diversified role of veterinary profession.
Similar procession was organized by Nepal Veterinary Association, Chitwan Chapter. The procession was started from Chauvishkothi of Bharatpur and ended in Pulchowk of Narayangarh. Veterinarians, Veterinary students and students from several polytechnique institute had participated in the procession.
2. Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination and Health Camps: Free anti-rabies vaccination camps were organized in 20 private veterinary clinics and four government offices – Central Veterinary Hospital and three District Livestock Services Office of Kathmandu valley from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on April 28, 2007. 200 dogs (stray Plus pet) were vaccinated against rabies.
Free small animal health camp was organized at Lion's Chowk of Narayangarh. Free health check up and treatment of 26 pets were done.
3. Interaction program: An interaction program with journalists were organized in Reporters' Club, Putalisadak, Kathmandu. Significant number of journalists were present there. President, Nepal Veterinary Association, Chairman, Nepal Veterinary Council and Representative of OIE, Nepal Government highlighted on the role of veterinarians on food security, food safety, zoonoses, treatment of animals and birds, poverty reduction etc. The program was useful in increasing awareness on the diversified role of veterinarians among media people.
Dr. K. B. Shrestha
General secretary
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World Veterinary Day in Indonesia
For the first time, Indonesia was involved in the celebration of World Veterinary Day (WVD). The celebration was conducted for three hours (09.00 – 12.00 am) on Saturday 28th of April 2007 at Horse Statue Square of Monas National Monument in Jakarta. The celebration was organized by Center for Indonesian Veterinary Analytical Studies (CIVAS) in partnership with Association of Veterinary University Student of Indonesia (IMAKAHI).
The number of participant was approximately 50 people & consists of 4 Veterinarian from CIVAS, 40 university students from Veterinary Major of Bogor Farming Institute (FKH – IPB), 9 university students from Veterinary Major of Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta (FKH – UGM) & 2 university students from Veterinary Major of Airlangga University (FKH – Unair). The celebration was performed with sympathy action by setting a banner with the distribution of rose flower & leaflet to any pedestrian passing the Monas National Monument.
The theme of WVD 2007 is “celebrate our diversity” whereas the theme was announced by the President of World Veterinary Association (WVA), Dr. Leon Russell. Dr Russell urged the world in his speech during the moment of WVD 2007 that the veterinarians in Asia still have to work hard to prevent the possible break out of Avian Influenza Pandemic.
Inspired by the speech, CIVAS announced another theme in Indonesian version & that is “strengthen the global partnership to prevent Avian Influenza Pandemic”. In his conclusion, Dr Russell sent his message that “through World Veterinary Day, let us work towards one emotion, that of joy, for the veterinary profession”.
The celebration with sympathy action was ended successfully with save & peace as expected. National TV media such as Indosiar & TPI & other national newspaper media had come to cover the celebration. CIVAS had acknowledged that these two national tv media Indosiar & TPI presenting the celebration at afternoon news.
The celebration was not only conducted in Jakarta but was also run in Surabaya & Yogyakarta. The celebration of WVD in Surabaya had been attended by approximately 100 people from the member of Association of Veterinary University Student of Indonesia (IMAKAHI) in Airlangga University, the active member of Veterinary Major students of Airlangga University & the Dean of Veterinary Major of Airlangga University. There were 50 university students from various student activity unit of Veterinary Major of Gajah Mada University involved in celebrating of WVD on Sunday 29th of April 2007.
The Plan of WVD 2008
Based on evaluation during the activity of WVD 2007 celebration, CIVAS is planning to generate another sympathy action for WVD 2008. The celebration will be followed by national seminar, weekly science conference for veterinarian & veterinary next level education.
CIVAS has put WVD on top important moment whereas WVD has important internal & external purpose in CIVAS’s point of view. The internal purpose is to give a proud the profession of veterinarian followed by the spirit of partnership between veterinarians on national & international level in order to form the obligate to human prosperity.
Meanwhile, the external purpose of WVD is to inform the people to know more the important of veterinarian profession. This will educate people the important of healthy of animal protein consumption in daily life. The celebration of WVD will also educate people the appreciation of animal as living companion, one of main natural resources & the rich of genetic pole to develop the technology in veterinary.
Based on our explanation & consideration above, CIVAS with Association of Veterinary University Student of Indonesia (IMAKAHI) urge the big family of United Indonesian Veterinarian (PDHI) to celebrate WVD in year 2008 & onwards with bigger event, more consolidated & resulting good benefits to the world.
Jakarta, 07 Mei 2007
CIVAS - IMAKAHI
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Veterinarian is a doctor of all living beings except human beings
On the eve of World Veterinary Day, Faculty staff and students of Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan discussed the Role of veterinarian in the Society. It was resolved that “Veterinarian is a doctor of all living beings except human beings”. In this perspective various roles veterinarian is playing or has to play in the society were tailored:
* Animal health issue/Treatment of sick animals: He/she is working for the welfare of the poultry, livestock, wildlife, marine, etc. He/she has to look after its health, production and reproduction.
* Production of good quality products: For the production of good quality products, a veterinarian is not only playing his/her role for animal health but also striving hard for the production of good quality animal products and byproducts for the welfare of humans.
* Work for public health safety: Not only animal health and production is important for veterinarian but public health is also of prime importance for veterinarian. He/she is trying utmost efforts for the public health wherever he/she is.
* Surveillance of transboundary animal diseases (TADs): All animal diseases have the potential to adversely affect human populations by reducing the quantity and quality of food, other livestock products (hides, skins, fibers) and animal power (traction, transport) that can be obtained from a given quantity of resources and by reducing people's assets. Of these, transboundary animal diseases tend to have the most serious consequences. TADs are epidemic diseases which are highly contagious or transmissible and have the potential for very rapid spread, irrespective of national borders, causing serious socio-economic and possibly public health consequences. Therefore, veterinarians in their own countries are trying to combat these diseases.
* Legislation: Various clauses of legislation about the welfare of animals, poultry, wildlife and experimental animals are the responsibilities of veterinarians. Cruelty with animals and birds is not humanly, therefore, veterinarians in Pakistan are trying at their own level as well as at government level so that legislation should be implemented for the safeguard of the animals.
* Animal welfare: As mentioned earlier “Veterinarian is a doctor of all living beings except human beings”, therefore, animal welfare is the primary responsibility of a “Vet” which is are playing effectively. Human population pressures, habitat loss, environmental degradation and illegal hunting in have resulted in the loss of biodiversity and near extinction of certain wildlife species. Appropriate management of biodiversity would lay the foundations for a more positive future for the rural people. Veterinary profession contributes positively to animal health management.
* Human resource development: In addition to disease management, health care, Veterinary Institutions are engaged in the development of manpower including Veterinary and para-veterinary training.
* Miscellaneous roles: Words like economist, conservator, and anthropologist seem very little but have very vast meanings which veterinarians in their own capacity in every country are playing.
Employment opportunities for veterinarians in Pakistan
1. Livestock and Dairy Development Department (L&DD)
2. Agricultural banks
3. As Food biochemists in food industry as quality controller.
4. Veterinarians are also serving private poultry sector, commercial poultry farms, feed mills, hatcheries, breeding farms, etc.
5. As a Quarantine officer
6. In various capacities in Atomic Energy Commission.
7. National Institute of Health (NIH)
8. Brook’s hospital
9. Many others, like SPCO
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