News - World Veterinary Association

20 Jun 2025

Strengthening Veterinary Education of Teachers and Students in Africa

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is proud to be a key partner in the EU-funded EDUVETerinary Bootcamps, an initiative dedicated to transforming veterinary education in Sub-Saharan Africa through international cooperation and curriculum innovation. As part of the EDUVETerinary project, these bootcamps—held in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Botswana between May 16 and 28—brought together over 200 veterinary students, educators, and professionals to co-create practical, locally relevant educational solutions that prepare learners for the realities of the veterinary field.

18 Jun 2025

WVA and Brooke sign MoU on the Essential Veterinary Medicines List

WVA and working animal charity Brooke have pledged commitment to continue work on the first global list of essential veterinary medicines. WVA and Brooke signed an agreement committing to efforts to support veterinarians and veterinary associations better access to affordable, effective medicines. The list includes over 300 medicines and vaccines for cows, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, horses and donkeys, highlighting which medicines are the most important in keeping animals healthy.

5 Jun 2025

Integrating Environmental Health into One Health: A Call to Combat Plastic Pollution

On World Environment Day 2025, the World Veterinary Association (WVA) urges global health and environmental leaders to fully integrate environmental sustainability into One Health strategies. Ahead of the upcoming negotiations toward a global treaty to end plastic pollution, the (WVA) emphasizes the need to strengthen the environmental pillar of the One Health approach in policy and practice. Plastic pollution is a clear example of how environmental stressors directly and indirectly affect animal, human, and ecosystem health.

29 May 2025

Announcing the WVA/MSD Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarships 2024 winners

The World Veterinary Association (WVA), in collaboration with MSD Animal Health, is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the WVA/MSD Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Now in its 8th year, the program received over 600 applications from across the globe, highlighting the increasing need for support among veterinary students and the strong reputation the program has built. This year, 40 veterinary students from Asia and Oceania, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America have been awarded scholarships of $5000 USD each.

23 May 2025

WVA Veterinary Education Working Group Releases Updated Veterinarian’s Oath and Position Statement on CMPD

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) Veterinary Education Working Group has published an updated Position Statement Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) and a revised WVA modelVeterinarian’s Oath.

9 May 2025

TIME Makes Historic First: Veterinarians Debut on 100 Most Influential People in Health List

TIME Magazine has, for the first time, debuted veterinarians in its 100 Most Influential People in Health list—marking a significant milestone for the veterinary profession and its growing impact on global health.

25 Apr 2025

Join the World Veterinary Day 2025 social media campaign

WVA is pleased to launch the social media campaign 'Spotlight the professional', inviting individuals to share who they are and how they make part of the Animal Health Team! Join us in celebrating World Veterinary Day by shining a light on the incredible veterinary professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for animals. Take a moment to share your appreciation and inspire others to recognise these heroes of animal health. Let’s make World Veterinary Day a true celebration of the entire vet team! #SpotlightTheVetTeam

Join the WVA High-Level Programmes ‘One Health Summit on Food Security’, the ‘Medicines Stewardship Seminar’, and ‘Animal Welfare and Veterinary Education Seminar’

As the global veterinary community prepares for the 40th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2025), hosted by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Washington, DC, in July 2025, other three landmark events promise to set the tone for veterinary excellence worldwide.

WVA Publishes New Position Statement on Veterinary Statutory Bodies

All veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals should be subject to the authority of a Veterinary Statutory Body or equivalent Veterinary Professional Authority (VPA), legally established within the jurisdiction where they practice or support veterinary medicine. We also recognise that the responsibilities of a VSB or VPA may be shared among different entities. Some may manage registration and licensing processes, while others may focus on establishing ethical standards and representing the profession in consultation with governments and other stakeholders.

WVA Releases Two New Position Statements on Availability of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Regulatory Strengthening in LMICs

WVA has released two new position statements reinforcing its commitment to responsible veterinary medicines stewardship, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Together, these two position statements provide a clear framework for improving access to veterinary medicines and enhancing regulatory systems in regions where veterinary public health remains a critical development priority.