More than ever, during the current global SARS CoV-2 pandemic, it is critical for veterinarians around the world to come together to solve our common One Health challenges, to continue to provide high quality educational opportunities for veterinarians and students, to protect animal welfare, and to support each other. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is an independent international association representing veterinary professionals working in all fields of practice with all species of animals around the world. The WVA's role is to bring current issues forward to member associations and provide a forum for veterinarians to communicate and achieve consensus on issues that are critical to the profession. I would like to encourage you to reach out and let the WVA know what issues your association is dealing with. Please also consider volunteering some time to provide expert knowledge and support on one of the WVA's Working Groups. Through collaboration we can work towards enhancing the recognition and perceived value of veterinarians around the world!
Dr. Patricia TURNER
WVA President
WE ARE VETERINARIANS
Middle East Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science . . .
The Middle East Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science Conference will be held from the 7th to the 10th of February 2022.
Advancing Animal Welfare Science 2022
The conference will be feature talks from established animal welfare researchers and those at the beginning of their career to hear about the latest research, innovations and thinking.
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021
The WVA Supports World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, 18-24 November 2021. Better animal health and management will reduce the need for antimicrobials.
World One Health Day 2021
Today is World One Health Day, an occasion to commemorate the importance of the integrative effort of multiple professionals to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment.
Our health systems won’t prevent pandemics, unless G20 . . .
In the light of the G20 Leaders’ Summit that will take place 30-31 October, please find hereafter an open letter that was prepared by the Action for Animal Health Coalition
WVA acknowledges Reptile Awareness Day
Today, the WVA would like to acknowledge Reptile Awareness Day. Veterinarians play a key role in educating pet owners and the public on the welfare needs of reptiles and the challenges of keeping them
Results MSD Animal Health / WVA 2021 Veterinary Student . . .
In the 5th year of the MSD Animal Health/WVA Veterinary Student Scholarship Program, more scholarships than ever were made available to aid veterinary students around the world.
Rabies is 100% preventable, but remains a daily threat to millions around the world.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
