8 Nov 2023
The 7th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) began on November 6, 2023, at the WHO headquarters. This critical meeting aims to draft an international agreement for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. WVA is actively engaged in the discussions that will lead to the final 'Pandemic Accord'.
27 Oct 2023
WVA and MSD Animal Health have a slot of 80 scholarships of US$ 2,500 to be granted to selected students from countries in the regions of Latin America, Africa, North Africa/Middle East and Asia/Oceania. WVA and MSD Animal Health encourage qualified students to submit their applications and wish success to all candidates.
25 Oct 2023
Protecting the welfare of donor horses must be a major consideration in the production of PMSG (eCG), and continued research into the development of effective alternatives, including synthetic analogs, should be prioritized. FVE, CVMA, and AVMA align with the WVA in calling for the welfare of animals under human care to be given the highest priority.
23 Oct 2023
On October 10th and 11th, the Forum of Evolution in Burgos hosted the fourth One Welfare World Conference, where prominent experts from around the globe came together to provide tangible examples of the One Welfare concept and approach.
11 Oct 2023
Last August, the 170th anniversary of the founding of the School of Veterinary Medicine of Mexico, created by a presidential decree in 1853 was observed with a series of events. This institution is not only the first one of its kind established in America but also the oldest one still in operation.
9 Oct 2023
WVA and the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association held a fruitful and in depht discussion looking for the integration of the Chinese Veterinary Medical Association as a constituent member of the World Veterinary Association, last August in China. The Standing Vice President and Secretary-General of the CVMA, Xin Shengpeng and the WVA President, Rafael Laguens, exchanged information about both organisations.
28 Sep 2023
Today is World Rabies Day. The World Veterinary Association and the World Medical Association, are publishing a joint Press Relase on 'Educating for a Rabies-Free World' under the main campaign dar 'All for 1, One Health for all'.
12 Sep 2023
The World Veterinary Association strongly objects to international control of ketamine, as this could lead to ketamine being no longer available to veterinary and medical practitioners for clinical use.
8 Sep 2023
Brazilian CFMV is delighted to inform that it has recently launched a podcast called “CFMV Conecta & Transforma”, which translates into “CFMV Connects and Transforms”.
4 Sep 2023
The President of the World Veterinary Association (WVA), Dr. Rafael Laguens today presented Dr. Kurauchi with an honorary prize to recognise his personal efforts and that of the Fukuoka Prefecture to bring real meaning to the concept of One Health.
