WVA policies

Animal Welfare Animal Welfare

17 Dec 2021

WVA Factsheet on Brachycephaly in Dogs

Flat faced’ dogs such as English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs have become very fashionable in recent years. Many people buy these dogs because they think they look cute.

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17 Dec 2021

WVA Factsheet on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus

Avian Influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds.

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Veterinary Profession and Education Veterinary Profession and Education

6 Jul 2021

WVA Policy on the Role of the Veterinarian in Animal Welfare – Revision 2

It is widely acknowledged that animal welfare science is a dynamic and multidisciplinary field. Its application includes scientific and ethical obligations to the physical and mental well-being of animals, and it also has ethical implications in regards to human social and cultural needs.

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6 Jun 2021

World Food Safety Day

Veterinarians are trained in both animal health and food hygiene to ensure the safety of food of animal origin. These roles are reflected in the recently published WVA Position on the Role of Veterinarians in Food Safety.

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4 Jun 2021

World Food Safety Day – WVA PR EN

Today, the World Veterinary Association celebrates World Food Safety Day to emphasise the veterinary profession’s crucial role in controlling and upholding the safety and quality of food.

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22 Apr 2021

WVA Position Statement on Leishmaniosis

Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease, found in approximately 98 countries on 5 continents.

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22 Apr 2021

WVA Position on the Global Climate Change Emergency

Veterinarians, in their role as advocates for animal health and welfare and public health, have a responsibility to protect ecosystem health and demand action to minimize climate change.

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22 Apr 2021

Position on the Role of Veterinarians in Food Safety

The contribution of the veterinary profession to the safety of food of animal origin is well recognised and valued by the WVA.

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Veterinary Profession and Education Veterinary Profession and Education

22 Apr 2021

WVA Position Statement on Telemedicine

The WVA acknowledges the advances in telecommunication technology and its impact on veterinary practice.

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22 Apr 2021

WVA Position on Zoonoses Emergence in Relation to Wildlife Disruption and Trade

Zoonotic disease emergence is an urgent global health and international security concern.

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