Medicines Stewardship
22 Sep 2020
List of Available Guidelines for Responsible use of Antimicrobials in Animal Health – Revision 6 – September 2020
The growing emergence of resistance to antimicrobials is a threat to humans, animals and the environment. This is an increasing global concern and many countries around the world have already taken measures to tackle the development of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Veterinary Profession and Education
18 Mar 2020
OIE and WVA joint press release: Covid-19 and Designation of Veterinary Work as Essential Business
In the framework of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) jointly draw attention to the roles and responsibilities of the veterinary profession for public health. They highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease prevention and emergency management.
Animal Welfare
12 Sep 2019
WVA Factsheet on Animal Welfare in Farmed Fish Production – Rev 1
Promote development and enforcement of appropriate national welfare standards and regulations for farmed fish as well as veterinary training in aquatic medicine.
One Health
21 May 2019
WVA Position of Food Security and Nutrition
Veterinarians manage the health and welfare of animals, diagnose animal disease, and provide many other services that impact the health and welfare of animals, humans, and the environment.
Veterinary Profession and Education
15 May 2019
WVA Model Veterinarians’ Oath
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) Veterinary Education Working Group first developed, and the Council approved, the following Model Veterinarians’ Oath in 2019.
One Health
14 Mar 2019
WVA Position Statement on Cysticercosis and Cystic Echinococcosis (Hydatidosis)
Veterinarians and veterinary para-professionals have key roles in mitigating and eliminating the public health risks of T. solium and E. granulosus.
Medicines Stewardship
14 Mar 2019
WVA Position Statement on Availability of Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
Veterinary pharmaceuticals must be manufactured under strict guidelines and be licensed or registered and approved for use only after undergoing a rigorous quality assurance assessment that is regulated and evaluated by national or regional authorities.
Medicines Stewardship
15 Nov 2018
WVA Position Statement on Animal Vaccination for Advancing Animal and Human Health
The WVA supports promoting the value of vaccinating animals to reduce the risk of infectious and zoonotic diseases by developing educational materials for use by veterinarians to increase client education surrounding appropriate vaccination programs, and collaborating with other health professions to ensure sufficient resources to advance scientific understanding of vaccine pharmacology and immunology.
Animal Welfare
15 Nov 2018
The Role of Veterinarians in Aquatic Animal Health
The growth of aquaculture in the global food chain as well as increasing concerns of environmental contamination by medicines used in aquaculture, makes it imperative that the highest possible quality of animal health services should be provided.
One Health
11 Apr 2018
WVA policy on responsible use of antimicrobials
The availability and use of antimicrobials for animals is essential to ensure good animal health and welfare. However, there is a risk that, as with their use in humans, the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in animals may contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which can negatively affect human and animal health. Veterinarians are responsible for safeguarding animal and human health and this is an issue of global concern.