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WVA InformationWVA Newsletter No. 19 – February 2010Contents:
FVE hosts Secretariat for World Veterinary AssociationSource:
Both professional veterinary organisations are looking forward to a fruitful cooperation. ‘In a globalised world strong co-operation between the European Federation and the World Veterinary Association are needed, not least underlining the ‘One World – One Health’ concept’ added Walter Winding. For more information: Press Release ...
New Year Honour for former WVA President
Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, has appointed former WVA President Dr Jim Edwards an “Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit” (ONZM) in the New Year Honours for 2010. Jim’s appointment is for services to the Veterinary Profession and to the Community. Dr Edwards has been involved in the veterinary profession nationally and internationally since he graduated from Massey University 37 years ago. He served two terms as the President of the New Zealand Veterinary Association. He was President of the World Veterinary Association (WVA) from 1999 - 2002 and President of the Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations from 2006 - 2008. While President of the WVA, he strengthen the relationships with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the World Health Organisation, and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA). With his wife Pam, he introduced World Veterinary Day which is being celebrated for the 10th time in 2010. The international award for World Veterinary Day is sponsored by the WVA and the OIE. He has played a significant role in gaining veterinary support for WSPA’s Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. Dr Edwards’ work with the WVA continues in his role as the Communications Director. Dr Edwards has also worked to promote human health in his local community. He co-led the development of one of the first primary health organisations in New Zealand and has developed two health related websites where people can find information on the health services and support available in their communities.
Farewell to Dr Lars Holsaae
Dr Tjeerd Jorna, President WVA, closed the year by acknowledging the final day of Lars Holsaae as Executive Secretary General of WVA. He said that Lars had served the WVA for more than 15 years with knowledge,skills and experience to fulfil this function,but most of all his dedication to WVA is greatly appreciated. Dr Jorna said that Lars had served the WVA through five full presidential terms: Blackburn, Rantsios, Edwards, Schneider and Russell. He said that the secretariat with Lars Holsaae as the leader was the foundation of the continuation of WVA. He had always performed his role in good cooperation with Birgitte Sorensen. Together they created a strong Secretariat. President Jorna thanked Lars Holsaae very much for all his efforts and dedication to the WVA. An official good-bye is being scheduled during 2010.
Newsletter No. 18 – December 2009
Policies, Positions and DiscussionsOver the years the World Veterinary Association has developed and circulated a number of formally adopted policies or position statements. These are supported by a variety of discussion papers on various topics relevant to veterinary medicine in many fields. It is an important task for an association like the WVA to provide leadership through this mechanism. Currently all these documents are available on our web site www.worldvet.org. Please see below. In order to maintain their usefulness to members, it is essential that all such publications be current, accurate and easily accessed by members and the public. As Vice President responsible for policy of the WVA, I have initiated a process of review of this material. All council members have agreed to individually lead the discussion and review of each of the items we currently have. The objective is to determine if each still meets the criteria to continue to represent the position of WVA. Once they have been reviewed we can start a process of reformatting, republishing, revising or discarding them individually, as necessary. Part of the objective of the review is to engage a wide range of members in the discussions. This will bring existing policies into greater visibility and will insure that any changes or amendments meet the broad approval of the veterinary profession. It will also help us identify topics that may require a policy and these can be developed for consideration at up-coming Presidents Assemblies. Currently we are proposing assigning each of them to one of the following categories: Dr. Duane Landals Animal Health Animal Welfare Public/Global Health Education Professionalism Food Safety and Security Environmental Health WVA Newsletter No.17 – October 2009
WVA Newsletter No. 16 – August 2009
Dr John Drake
Dr. Drake works mainly with cattle as one of four partners in a seven veterinarian mixed animal practice in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Veterinary Association Memberships include: Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association-Past President; Canadian Veterinary Medical Association-Immediate Past President; Previous Committee Member (Membership Services and National Issues); Dr Drake’s non professional activities and hobbies include: coaching youth soccer; playing and watching most sports; travel and photography. Prof Noureddine Ben ChehidaProfessor Noureddine Ben Chehida’s education highlights include: Certificate Secondary School (Baccalaureate) math Sciences Section; Certificate Veterinary Study. Veterinary Medicine School of Sidi Thabet – Tunisia; and Veterinary Doctorate from the Veterinary Medicine School of Sidi Thabet – Tunisia. In 1984 he was Associate Professor (Assistant Hospital Universitary) in animal Surgery at the National Veterinary School of Lyon – France and Veterinary Medicine School of Sidi Thabet – Tunisia; 1990 he became Aggregate Professor Hospital Universitary. National Veterinary School of Lyon – France and Veterinary Medicine School of Sidi Thabet – Tunisia; from 1996 – 2003, he was Director of Clinical Sciences Department. Veterinary Medicine School of Sidi Thabet – Tunisia. He is responsible for Endoscope Surgery Training (Veterinary and Human Surgery) and Bone graft Training (Veterinary and Human Surgery). Professor Chehida’s veterinary association memberships include: since 2006 the President actual of National Council Ordinal Medicine Veterinary of Tunisia; 2002 – 2006, General Secretary of National Council Ordinal Medicine Veterinary of Tunisia; Veterinary Association Member (ANMVT); Orthopaedic Surgery Francophone Language Association Member; Deputy of Arab Veterinary Association; Scientific Council Member (Tunisia Veterinary School); Committee Ethic Member. Tunisia; Medicaments Observatory Member. Tunisia; Vigilance Committee Tunisia; Avian Influenza, Small ruminants Pest Vigilance committee Member. Professor Chehida’s non professional activities and hobbies include Volley ball (Ex International Player); Informatics and Equestrian Sport. 
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The 31st of December 2009 marks the end of an era with Dr Lars Holsaae's last day as WVA Executive Secretary General.
Dr John Drake gained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph in 1981 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Guelph in 1985.