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15 May 2019

WVA Model Veterinarians’ Oath

On 27th April 2019, the WVA Council adopted the WVA Model Veterinarians’ Oath.

1 May 2019

Global Animal Welfare Awards highlight the special role veterinarians play in protecting the health and welfare of animals

On 29th April 2019, the WVA and Ceva Sante Animale rewarded 6 veterinarians and one veterinary student to promote ever better international standards of animal welfare.

29 Apr 2019

Press Release – Veterinary Student Scholarship Program 2018 – And the selected students are…

During the opening ceremony of the 35th World Veterinary Congress held in San Josè, Costa RIca, the WVA and MSD Animal Health announced the results of the 3nd Veterinary Student Scholarship Program

28 Mar 2019

Memorial – Dr René Carlson – WVA Immediate Past President

It is with great sorrow that the World Veterinary Association learned about the passing away of its Immediate Past President, and Honorary Member,Dr René Carlson

20 Mar 2019

WVA 2019 Global Welfare Awards Update

Please click on the following link to watch the new update video on the forthcoming WVA 2019 Global Welfare Awards. Enjoy the video and see you soon in Costa Rica.

14 Mar 2019

New WVA Position Statements

The WVA Council adopted new position statements on Availability of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and on Cysticercosis and Cystic Echinococcosis (Hydatidosis).

21 Feb 2019

World Veterinary Association Congress – the Costa Rican Experience

Please click on the following link to watch the new WVAC2019 video; the WVAC Experience.

7 Feb 2019

WORLD VETERINARY DAY AWARD 2019

The WVA is proud to announce the 2019 World Veterinary Day theme: Value of Vaccination that will be held on 27 April 2019 and is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society.

17 Dec 2018

Improving Animal Production Biosecurity to Minimize Global One Health Risks – Article by WVA President Elect

Please find attached an article by WVA President elect, Dr Patricia Turner on “ Improving Animal Production Biosecurity to Minimize Global One Health Risks”

13 Dec 2018

WVAC 2019 – Scientific Program is finalized and now available

Please find attached the Scientific Program for the 35th World Veterinary Association Congress that will take place in Costa Rica on 27-30 April 2019.

Invitation to the Animal Welfare Forum – part of the FedMVZ 2025 National Convention

The Federation of Veterinary Medical Colleges and Associations of Mexico invites you to the Animal Welfare Forum, a free-entry event that will take place on Thursday, February 20, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Mexico City time), at Salón El Alto, within the William O. Jenkins Convention Center, in Puebla, Mexico, also available for virtual participation. This forum, coordinated by WVA Councillor MVZ Arturo Sánchez Mejorada Porras and MVZ Misael Baena Álvarez, will feature renowned national and international specialists.

Registration Now Open for WVAC 2026, in Tokyo, Japan

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming 41st Congress of the World Veterinary Association (WVAC 2026), to be held from 21–24 April 2026 at the Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo, Japan. Why Attend The Congress will bring together veterinary professionals, researchers, educators, students and industry experts from around the world under the theme of “One Health for a Better Tomorrow”. The Japanese Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA) and the WVA are working together to offer you a great combination of curated programme and abstract submission based presentations.

WVA/MSD Veterinary Student Scholarship Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Global Veterinarians

The 2025 call for applications generated more than 1,100 submissions, demonstrating both the great need for such support and the passion of veterinary students eager to contribute to animal health, public health, and global welfare. Hear it from Dr. Anis Bouraba, a former scholarship recipient whose career demonstrates the transformative potential of this initiative. Dr. Bouraba received a WVA/MSD scholarship several years ago as a veterinary student. Today, he is not only a veterinarian but also serves on the WVA Council.

WVA and AVTA Workshop in South Africa

The World Veterinary Association (WVA), in partnership with the Africa Veterinary Technicians Association (AVTA) and in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), successfully held a two-day workshop in Pretoria, South Africa, on 15–16 October 2025. The workshop formed part of the Veterinary Para-professionals (VPP) Project – Phase 2, which aims to strengthen collaboration between veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals (AHTs) in Nigeria, Uganda, and South Africa.