World Veterinary Day 2007

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Dear Colleagues and Friends of Veterinary Medicine:

Saturday, April 28 is the World Veterinary Day of 2007. This is the day to celebrate a great profession and show its greatness throughout the World. You might ask why do we need such a celebration? All veterinarians are aware of the multitude of beneficial professional activities and artful practices that the profession does for its patients and clients.

In talking with my colleagues and the public throughout the world, I have experienced two definite emotions – one of joy and one of sadness.

I feel gleeful joy in global colleagues and learning the great things they do for their patients, and the global society the profession serves. On the other hand, I feel extreme sadness when I learn of the lack of awareness of the diverse scientific activities our profession by non-veterinarians that I meet on airplanes, buses, trains and in public meeting places, department stores and restaurants. The public as a whole just does not know the great diversity of the veterinary profession. They are unaware that we are involved in food safety and other public health programs. Although the public may have a high level of respect for the profession, it knows little of the veterinary profession’s continuous support of animal welfare and well being.

To help educate the public, the theme for this year's World Veterinary Day is "Celebrate our Diversity". It can be celebrated by each veterinarian, veterinary clinic, veterinary organization or agency in a way that each believes best demonstrates the contributions of the scientific activities from the veterinary profession. In order to educate the informational media, public officials, and the general public, they all must be well informed through messages and exhibits that we veterinarians are key players in all areas of public heath, as well as animal health and welfare.

Through World veterinary Day, let us all work towards one emotion, that of joy, for the veterinary medical profession.

Dr Leon Russell
President

L’Ordre des Docteurs Veterinaires du Senegal

L’Ordre des Docteurs Veterinaires du Senegal compte celebrer cette annee la journee mondiale veterinaire le 28 avril 2007. Cette journee sera pour nous l’occasion d’animer un debat sur les politiques d’elevage du Senegal depuis 2000 et de lister les perspectives de l’elevage dans l’horizon 2015.

A cet effet, nous vous ferons parvenir les temps forts de la manifestation pour la publication dans la revu de notre organisation.

Bien cordialement
Mamadou BA
Secretaire General de l’ODVS (Senegal)

Focus on International Health Security

World Health Day 2007, to be celebrated on April 7, 2007, focuses on “international health security”.

The veterinary medical profession joins the World Health Organization in supporting World Health Day 2007, and will invest its energy and knowledge to build a safer future through global investment in health.

Threats to health know no borders, which is well illustrated by threat of pandemic influenza presented by the global spread of avian influenza caused by the H5N1 virus. Of the newly emerging infectious diseases, over 75% are zooonoses in that animals and humans share the diseases.

Well over a century ago, the “father of pathology”, physician Sir William Osler, stated that “veterinary medicine and human medicine complement each other and should be considered one medicine.” The WVA supports the “one medicine” concept to build a safer future through a one medicine global response to emerging and re-emerging infectious disease such as Rift Valley fever, Influenza H5N1, bubonic plague, West Nile virus and dozens of other threats to humankind.

Dr Leon Russell, President

Sudan

The Sudan Vet Council, the national regulatory body of the veterinary profession in the country is planning to hold a one day training workshop in collaboration with the Faculty of veterinary medicine, University of Khartoum.

The topic is: Evaluation and acreditation of veterinary schools and services. It is meant to raise awarness of participants if vets and the service they provide is to be teated as an international public good, particularly for better development opportunities in the developing world.

Khitma Hassan Elmalik, Vice President, S.V.C.

Kerala, India

We, the Veterinarians of KERALA- "Gods Own Country" -located in the southern tip of the Indian peninsula, invite all of our community to celebrate the World Veterinary Day at Kozhikode on April 28th and 29th,at HOTEL SPAN.

As part of the programme a painting competiton is arranged for school children on topics related to nature and animals which will be held on the 13th of April.

The WVD celebrations commence on 28th morning with Seminars on varying topics which are of relevance in our day-to-day life, followed by a cultural evening.

The main attraction of the event is the music boat cruise through the backwaters of Chaliyar and a trip to the planetorium.

Come.... make the programme a great success... Dr.Arun Sathian.

Punjab, India

On April 22,2007 Punjab state veterinary doctors association is going to celebrate world veterinary day.This event will be celebrated at Paul Auditorium, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana Punjab.

In this event vets from all over the Punjab state will participate. Minister of Rural Development and panchayats, S.Ranjit Singh Brahmpura along with Director Animal Husbandry Punjab Dr. Baljit Singh Sidhu will participate.

In this event meritorious vet students will be honoured and veterinarian of the year 2006 will be declared likely.

This information is submitted by Dr.Abdul Mazid, State President, Punjab State Veterinary Doctors Association.

Worldwide Experience Launches Wildlife Veterinary Programme

Worldwide Experience is sending veterinary students from all over the world to South Africa to partake in a new wildlife veterinary programme titled "Vets Go Wild"!

The first programme kicks off on the 12th July and runs for 16 days. Two identical programmes follow this, one on the 1st and the other on the 19th Aug.

Amakhala & Shamwari Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, are the settings for a brand new 16 day module for students undertaking veterinary courses at selected UK and USA universities. The first term of the ‘Vets Go Wild’ programme is set to begin in July 2007, and will be led by Shamwari’s expert wildlife team alongside specialists from Amakhala Game Reserve.

The concept has been created by Paul Gardiner, MD of Worldwide Experience and Nico van Zyl, a UK-based Veterinarian Nurse who, through his veterinarian work experience, identified the need for vet students to broaden their training experience through participating in conservation-based field expeditions.

Shamwari Game Reserve forms nearly 25,000 hectares of malaria-free ‘bushveld’, with a goal of supporting responsible tourism and conservation. The project has been named one of the world’s most successful conservation projects, with the land having been bought and rejuvenated piece by piece by its founder, Adrian Gardiner.

The reserve’s Wildlife Department has received the Global Nature Fund award for Best Conservation Practice, and Dr. Johan Joubert, Shamwari’s Wildlife Manager, was voted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust as one of South Africa’s Top Ten Conservationists. Other key figures involved in the Vets Go Wild programme are John O’Brien, Shamwari’s Head Ecologist, as well as Dr. William Fowlds, resident Vet from Amakhala Game Reserve. Dr. William Fowlds also assists Addo National Park with ongoing conservation work as the park continues its expansion plans. Addo now incorporates a marine reserve, so the module can offer the vet students the opportunity to learn more about the extensive marine life along the coast of South Africa.

The Wildlife Departments at Shamwari and Amakhala run intensive and carefully orchestrated monitoring and game introduction programmes, making this a fantastic work experience opportunity for veterinary students. Participants will be involved in working with the Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), game capture projects, analysis of animal diet, predator monitoring, rhino management, microchip implanting, as well as work with the Born Free Foundation at their Big Cat Rescue Centre on Shamwari Game Reserve. All of this allowing for ideal extramural study (EMS) opportunities.

There will also be lectures at Shamwari and Amakhala’s teaching facilities, focusing on identification and tracking, diseases and reproduction, as well as on the environmental and societal impact the wildlife reserves on the surrounding areas.

“We’d like the Vets Go Wild programme to become the UK’s and the USA’s official African Wildlife Campus for all veterinarian students”, explained Paul Gardiner.

A 16 day veterinarian nurse module will also be made available.

For information on participating, contact Worldwide Experience on +44 1483 860560 or via www.worldwideexperience.com.

India Bihar Veterinary Association

BVA [Bihar Veterinary Association] and BVC [Bihar veterinary college], Patna, Bihar are conjointly hosting the seminar on "Role of Veterinarians" at the BVC college premiseson 28th April 2007.

The Event has been organised in 2 sections- 1.Inaugration 2.Technical session Inaugration is to be done by Hon'ble Governor of Bihar-R.S Gavai and Chief MinisterShri Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Shree Sushil modi will also grace the occassion along with Union Minister for Rural Development Shree Raghuvansh Prasad Singh.This session will be presided by the principal of BVC-Dr. Subhas Verma and President BVA-Dr. Biresh Pd. Sinha.

Technical session will be jointly presided by eminent scientist Dr. Alauddin Ahmad and Ex-VC ,Birsa Agriculture University,Ranchi. Prominent speakers are Dr. Samanta Ray [Professor,BVC], Dr.Dharmendra Sinha[General Secretary ,BVA], Dr.J.N singh[Professor,BVC] and others.

A release of Sovenir on this occassion is also planned under the steawrdship and guidance of Principal,BVC Once again heartiest wishes to all fellow Veterinarians

Dr. Dharmendra Sinha General Secretary BVA

Finland

In May 10th 2007 the Finnish Veterinary Association will nominate the Vet of the Year or the Veterinary Deed of the Year as a part of celebrating the World Veterinary Day.

The goal is to promote knowledge of the veterinary work among the public and to strengthen the unity of the profession.

Since 2001, the Finnish Veterinary Association has selected either the Vet of the Year or the Veterinary Deed of the Year as a part of celebrating the World Veterinary Day.

Previous nominations

In 2001 Veikko Tuovinen PhD was nominated for his work for advancing bovine health.

In 2002 Riitta Aho PhD was awarded for her work for the profession in changing times.

In 2003 a group of researchers of the University of Helsinki were nominated for their work for pig welfare. The group consisted of Hannu Saloniemi PhD, Olli Peltoniemi PhD, Mari Heinonen Phd and Anssi Tast PhD.

In 2004 Jukka Houttu, a well-known equine specialist, was nominated.

In 2005 Aimo V?lim?ki, municipal veterinary practitioner, has been nominated.

In 2006 Hannu Korkeala, longstanding work to increase research and societal importance of food - and environmental hygiene In 2007 the nomination will take place the 10 of May.

Salem Tamilnadu Veterinary Association, India

In Salem Tamilnadu Veterinary Association proposed to conduct a veterinary camp followed by a technical session of all veterinarians working in various organisations. Many veterinary pharmaceuticals also will be joining in this events.

TNVAS Association,TNVO Association and Retired Veterinary Officers Association organise the function.

AMP Marks World Veterinary Day

Source: Americans for Medical Progress (AMP)

April 28th is observed as World Veterinary Day, designed to recognize and promote veterinary medicine's many contributions to human and animal health.

For the occasion, AMP's Director of Public Affairs Kenneth Satterfield has written a commentary of how animal research has aided veterinary medicine, and the opposition it faces from animal rights groups. He writes:

"More of us today are thinking about animal research and for the wrong reasons. We are deluged by wealthy animal rights organizations using their considerable resources to persuade us that animal research is cruel, unnecessary, and not supported by the scientific community. The tactics employed by these groups consist of misrepresentations, sensationalism, and cherry-picked statements by physicians and scientists who are not part of the mainstream research community."

Read the full editorial on Newswise ...

World Veterinary Day to be celebrated April 28

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The World Veterinary Association encourages veterinarians to celebrate World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 28.

"World Veterinary Day celebrates and showcases the vast contributions that veterinarians make to the health and welfare of both people and pets," said Dr. Leon H. Russell, president of the WVA and former AVMA president.

"People know and understand that we care for pets and food animals, but we need to show the world how diverse we are as a profession," he continued. "Veterinarians do so much more."

Dr. Russell encourages practitioners to host an open house, visit school programs, and make this one day a time to showcase how veterinarians touch the lives of many every day.

"This is our opportunity to educate the global society about how veterinarians care for every aspect of the animal kingdom," Dr. Russell said.

"Not everyone knows that members of our profession are in Asia combating avian influenza and working to help make sure that it does not become a pandemic," he continued. "Veterinary researchers around the world are investigating clues to unlocking the secret to various diseases in human and animal health and, right here at home, veterinarians are protecting our country from (bioterrorism) and agroterrorism."

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The Veterinary Council of New Zealand The Veterinary Council's mission is to protect the public interest by regulating the veterinary profession and by promoting and encouraging high professional standards through prudent implementation of the Veterinarians Act 2005. The Veterinary Council of New Zealand:

• manages the registration of veterinarians
• promotes and encourages high standards and conduct
• hears and determines complaints
• exercises disciplinary powers

The Veterinary Council of New Zealand aims to assist:

Overseas trained veterinarians find out how to get registered in New Zealand

Currently registered veterinarians seek information or assistance

Members of the public find out about standards for veterinarians in New Zealand and what to do if they have concerns about treatment.

Read more online on the Council website at: http://www.vetcouncil.org.nz.

India, Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians Association

The Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians Association, branch Jalgaon will be celebrating the WVD at Jalgaon, Maharashtra,India on 28/4/2007.J algaon is a district headquarter famous for Banana production and jwellary trade,especially Gold.All the vets in the district jurisdiction would be participating in the celebration and would be about 150 in number.

A veterinarians rally along with monogramed blue flag and posters and banners emphysasing the importance of vet profession to society and it's nature is being proposed in the begining of the celebrations. It is proposed to involve an active participation of Animal owners in the celebrations which include an inaugural function, a technical seminar pn lncreasing the qualitative productivity of the animals and technical discussions on the emerging diseases. An literary entertainment programme is being organised in order to relieve the stress factor.

In the celebrations, views and contributions of vets in the success stories of progressive Animal owners would be expressefrom the dicein the programme. A display of Mr. Shiv Khera's programme- COUNTRY FIRST has been programmed. An article on NEW HORISIONS AND THE FUTURE CHALLANGES BEFORE VETS would be published in the leading newspapers. A press conferance in this regard and to percolate the massage of the President of WVA on this occasion is planned to be undertaken. Dr. Bharat Chaudhari

Executive President, Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians Association.

E-mail- chaudhari.bharat2007@gmail.com

LASSie - Langkawi Animal Shelter & Sanctuary Foundation

The Foundation provides a sanctuary for abandoned and stray cats and dogs on the idyllic Malaysian island of Langkawi, and is working to stem the growth in number of strays on the island. It urgently needs volunteer vets to help with neutering and general veterinary work at the sanctuary.

Langkawi is one hour's flight from Kuala Lumpur and is beautiful and unspoilt. It has miles of white sand beach, warm seas and huge swathes of unexplored rainforest. In addition to inactivity on the beach and numerous spas, the island also offers many activities (including mangrove tours, sailing, trekking, wildlife viewing, canopy adventures, fishing, etc), a friendly population, delicious food and a fascinating local culture (homestays with local families are available). A stay on Langkawi volunteering at the animal sanctuary would be both rewarding and unforgettable.

For more information, click on LASSie Langkawi at www.langkawilassie.org.my, or contact the owner:

Narelle McMurtrie
Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort Langkawi
Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi
Malaysia
Tel: +604-955-3643 / 6787
Tel: +604-955-1688 (Reservations & Office)
Fax: +604-955-4791
Email: www.bontonresort.com.my
Web: www.bontonresort.com.my

World Veterinary Day 2007 AT UVAS Lahore

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore is going to celebrate the World Veterinary Day on 28th April 2007. The President World Veterinary Association Dr. Leon Russell gave the slogan for this year's World Veterinary Day "Celebration our Diversity".

At this event a seminar is being organized by the student and the faculty to highlight the diversity of veterinary profession in food safety, public health animal welfare including wildlife and fisheries and environmental protection. The guest speaker at this occasion would be Brigadier Dr. Muhammad Naeem.

Prof. Dr. Hafiz Abdus Samad

India, veterinary College, Bidar, Karnataka State

We the Veterinarians at veterinary College, Bidar (Karnataka State) are planning to celebrate the World Veterinary day by Organising Technical seminar On Two Important zoonotic diseases, Rabies and Leptospirosis.

Veterinary officers of state department and Milk Federation, Medical practioners, staff and students of college are the participants. Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of our Veterinary University has consented to inaugerate the programme.

Dr. Vivek Kasaralikar, Staff Advisor and Organising Secretary forthe Event.

Karnal, India

The Krishi Vigyan Kenra (KVK) and the Dairy Training Centre (DTC) of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) located here will organise a special programme to celebrate World Veterinary Day (WWD) on 28th April 2007 in village Rasin of this district told Dr, Sushil Kumar Director and Vice Chancellor of the NDRI (Deemed University).

Director said that on this day the veterinarians of the KVK will organsie health coverage camp for the dairy animals in the village and will deliver lectures on various topics on scientific dairy farming.

Dr. Dalip K. Gosain, Programme Coordinator of the KVK and DTC said that more than 100 farmers and farm women of the surrounding villages who will attend the prgrammes would be addressed by the experts on the theme of the WWD and also on the role of the veterinarians for promoting scientific dairy farming. An exhibition will also be organsied during the programme he added.

Submitted by Head, KVK and DTC, NDRI Karnal India

Ethiopia

We veterinary members of the faculity of veterinary science, Mekelle University, Ethiopia plan to celebrate the world veterinary day by pannel discussion on "Role of veterinary medicine in Ethiopia."

The World Veterinary Day 2007 in Pakistan

Joining hands with the international veterinary community, Vets Care Organization Pakistan is organizing a seminar on the theme “Celebrate Our Diversity” according to the following schedule:

Date: - 28th of April, 2007.

Time: - 11:00 AM

Venue: - Auditorium Hall, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore.

The renowned veterinarians from public, private and military sectors have been invited. The members of the Vets Care Organization and Vets Care Club, UVAS Lahore will also be attending this event. The event will be inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor of UVAS, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz. The posters and banners will be displayed to highlight the theme of the World Veterinary Day and to highlight different slogans for the veterinary profession. The seminar will also be chaired by distinguished personalities of veterinary profession in Pakistan. Three major sectors (Public, private and military) will be on major focuss of discussion in this seminar.

• Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz (Vice Chencellor, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Lahore) will talk on “Veterinarians in Public sector”

• Brig. Dr. Muhammad Naeem will represent the military sector and will talk on “Role of Veterinarians in the Military sector of Pakistan”

• Dr. Syed Sajjad Haider (Managing Director, Symans Pharmaceuticals Lahore & Patron-in-Chief of Vets Care Organization Pakistan) will be representing the private sector. He will talk on “Veterinary profession in private sector”.

Vets Care Organization has also invited the media persons for the local media coverage to this event in order to convey message to our general public. VCO is looking forward to have a successive celebration of this great day for the great profession inshAllah.

Nicaragua

Para el d?a mundial del veterinario, se organizaron las siguientes actividades:

1. Curso de Inducci?n al Bienestar Animal, dictado por la MSc Monica List de WSPA (26 al 28 de Abril)

2. Acto Acad?mico en el auditorio mayor de la UCC con entrega del Plan de Estudios definitivo de la carrera de Doctor en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootencia al Consejo Superior de Direcci?n de la UCC

3. Curso de M?todos de Sujeci?n, Contenci?n y Derribo y V?as de Administraci?n de Medicamentos, en la Finca Roma, de la UCC

Dr. Enrique Rimbaud

Decano

Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias

Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales

Nicaragua

Palampur, India

Sub- Divisional Veterinary Hospital Palampur (H.P.) India is celebrating the WVD 2007 by organizing a multi purpose animal health camp in collaboration with Intas Neovet , State Bank of India Palampur and local unit on Indian Veterinary Rearch Institute.Besides providing on the spot D.I. Lab. facility there will be provision for free medicines including dewormers,mineral mixture besides other routine medicines., facility for artificial insemination,minor surgery, castration of bullocks , vaccination against FMD in milch cattle and rabies in dogs -all these will be done free.Dr. Anil Gupta.Senior Veterinary Officer Palampur (H.P.) India

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India

The Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, a constituent college of TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY, India will be celebrating the World Veterinary Day on 28th, April, 2007.

On this great day, free anti rabies vaccination campaign, free FMD vaccination campaign and free animal birth control programmes are organised. In additon to create awareness among the public an exhibition demonstrating the various activities and achievements of the noble profession is also arranged.

All the fellow members of the profession are invited to make the function a grand success.

The Dean

Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal

Faisalabad

“Re-defining the Roles of a Veterinarian – Whats and What Nots?”...Eve of World Veterinary Day, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

All Chairmen, Faculty of Veterinary Science, U. A., Faisalabad.

All the Eve of World Veterinary Day, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture,

Faisalabad is going to convene a Discussion on “Re-defining the Roles of a Veterinarian – Whats and What Nots?”.

The program will be held in the Faculty Museum from 10.00 am to 12.30 p.m. All the Faculty members and professional colleagues are requested to attend the program for brainstorming discussions on the issue.

The following panel of lead discussants is constituted for this purpose.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Siddique

Dean

Prof. Dr. Zia-ur-Rehman

Chairman,

Department of Physiology & Pharmacology

Director Academics, UAF

Prof. Dr. Laeeq A. Lodhi

Chairman,

Department of Animal Reproduction

Palampur, India

Faculty and Students of College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, CSKHPKV, Palampur (H P) India is celebrated World Veterinary Day On April 24th, 2004, 12.30 PM in the Lecture Hall complex of Physiology Block with theme "celebrate our diversity".

Celebrations included technical lecture by Dr. Mandeep Sharma and Dr. C Varshneya on theme topic. Post gradute and Undergraduate Students will be also delibrating on this topic, followed by lunch.

World Veterinary Day celebrations at College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, CSKHPKV, Palampur is being done under ageis of Veterinary & Animal Sciences teachers Association (VASTA).

Dr. R Kumar

Secretary

Veterinary & Animal Sciences teachers Association (VASTA)

WORLD VETERINARY DAY: SATURDAY 28 APRIL 2007 – COME CELEBRATE OUR DIVERSITY

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From The Best of Care to BVA Overseas Group and Global Responsibilities

World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April and this week (Saturday 28 April) around the world, from Ghana to Japan and Namibia to the United States veterinarians will be celebrating the profession’s diversity by showcasing its contribution to the health and welfare of both people and animals and indeed to the national and international economy, food security and development.

In the UK, with WVD coinciding with National Pet Month and its important emphasis on responsible pet ownership, the benefits of pets for people and people for pets, the role, value and contribution to society of working companion animals and the role of and services available from the profession the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched The Best of Care, an on-line guide to professional health care for pets. The leaflet celebrates the diversity of companion animal practice and is designed to assist pet owners by providing an insight into the respective roles of the veterinary practice team and how to go about choosing a veterinary practice as well as explaining the basis for veterinary fees, the value of pet insurance, the process by which medicines are licensed and what to do in the event of problems arising.

The BVA Overseas Group has, however, a global remit and member Professor John Cooper, has made an impassioned contribution to the celebrations from his current base in the West Indies.

“When, on Saturday, World Veterinary Day is commemorated” he said “some will say ‘But what do vets do other than treat pets and visit farms?’ The answer is ‘much, much more.’ As my colleague Tess Sprayson commented “We are probably the only profession that understands the human-animal dynamic that exists to some extent in every community throughout the world. Our daily work involves actions and decisions that affect not only the animals we treat but also their human partners that live and work alongside them. No other profession understands the social implications, epidemiology of disease, biosecurity and public health issues involved.”

Professor Cooper continued “The global role of the veterinary profession has never been more important. The daily movement of people and commodities, including animal products, means that infectious diseases can rapidly spread from one continent to another and threaten the health and lives both animals and humans. Avian influenza, West Nile virus infection, Rift Valley Fever and SARS are but few of the dozens of ‘emerging’ diseases that require a strong veterinary input if there are to be contained and controlled. Vets also play an increasing role in helping to alleviate the burden of rabies – a disease that still kills around 100 children a day.

“Millions of people depend upon animal products – milk, meat, eggs, wool, honey – for their survival. In a world where one in three children go to bed hungry every night, the need to keep such animals healthy is imperative. Those who depend most upon animals for their livelihood are the poor and veterinary surgeons remain at the forefront of those who are involved in ministering to these people and their livestock - often in isolated and sometimes dangerous places,

The BVA Overseas Group works closely with other organisations in the UK and further afield, to help ensure that animals get a fair deal. Whether a pet cat, dog or budgerigar in the Home Countries, fingerling trout on a fish farm in Ayrshire, working donkeys in Syria or milking camels in Kazakhstan, animals need vets if they are to remain healthy and productive and if they are to be spared unnecessary pain and preventable diseases.

“And it is not only domesticated animals that benefit on a daily basis, on every continent, from the skills, knowledge and compassion of veterinarians together with those, such as veterinary nurses, who support them. Wildlife are an increasingly important part of the veterinary surgeon’s responsibilities. There is a growing awareness of the threats that our planet faces as animals and plants become extinct and habitats are destroyed or permanently damaged by such factors as pollution and climate change. As part of measures to counter these changes, members of the veterinary profession participate in conservation programmes and the promotion of ‘ecosystem health’.

“On World Veterinary Day 2007 it is fitting to recognise the part played by the veterinary profession in providing care for ‘all creatures great and small’, the millions of people for whom animals are essential and the fragile world in which they live.”


Pondicherry Veterinary Association, India The PONDICHERRY VETERINARY Association wIll celebrate the workd veterinary day on 28 04 2007 it wlll conduct two health camp in two villages.the importance of zoonotic diseases will also explain to farmers.






India The Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, a constituent college of TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY celebrated the World Veterinary Day on 28th, April, 2007. In this context an exhibition was arranged depicting the diversified activities of the Veterinary Profession befitting the theme of the World Veterinary Day - ' Celebrate our Diversity '. A free vaccination campaign was arranged in which 210 dogs were vaccinated against Rabies and 50 cattle were vaccinated against FMD. A free Animal Birth Control programme was organised and 20 dogs were castrated and 9 bitches were spayed. A brain teasing quiz competition was conducted for the students of the Veterinary College. Public were educated through press and media about the significance of the World Veterinary Day, the importance of vaccination against dreaded diseases and the value of Livestock in India. The Dean Veterinary College and Research Institute Namakkal



INDIA The Faculty and students of College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Palmapur ( INDIA) celebrated the 7th World Veterinary Day, under the banner of Veterinary and Animal Science Teachers Association (VASTA), which is celebrated world over on last Saturday of April every year. The function was presided over by senior professor of the college Dr. C. Varshney. This World Veterinary Day was centered to celebrate its diversity, where veterinarians are playing a key role as public health experts besides looking after animal health and welfare. The World Veterinary Association mooted Veterinarians to work with one emotion that is for joy for veterinary medical profession. One of the Senior Veterinary college students while talking on the behalf of the students gave a flash of dreams of younger generation about the profession. Thereafter, Dr. Mandeeep Sharma, President of VASTA highlighted the importance of animals as a whole in maintaining the ecosystem besides a modest contribution of 8-10% of GDP with an annual growth of 4-5% by the Animal Husbandry section. He also emphasized that the Indian poultry industry is occupying 5th position in the world with an annual growth of 20%. The SWOT analysis revealed little satisfactory situation on institutional front but we still lag much behind in terms of qualified manpower. The state of Himachal Pradesh has a great potential in Animal Husbandry section and the same can be realized with an Independent Veterinary University as has been done in many other states of India. At National level, the profession needs an up gradation in the form of Indian Council of Veterinary Research for its better output from this profession. Prof. C. Varshney in his presidential remarks lauded the role of Veterinarian in society as public health expert and its importance in food safety, starting from pasture to plate. He also advised all professionals to be better equipped to face the challenges of the time. He spoke very high about the students being self disciplined. The function ended with vote of thanks by Dr. Y.P.Thakur, Joint Secretary of VASTA. Dr R Kumar, Secretary , VASTA Associate Professor Veterinary Physiology College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Palampur ( INDIA) Email : kumarr@hillagric.ernet.in



TUNISIA Celebration de la Journee Mondiale Veterinaire en Tunisie Veuillez trouver ci-joint en annexe, le programme scientifique organise par le Conseil National de l’Ordre des Medecins Veterinaires de Tunisie, a l’occasion de la celebration de la Journee Mondiale Veterinaire qui s’est deroulee a TUNIS (Tunisie) le Samedi 28 Avril 2007. Monsieur Habib HADDAD, Ministre de l’Agriculture et des Ressources Humaines, a inaugure en personne, cette journee qui a reuni de nombreux confreres venus des differents gouvernorats de la Republique Tunisienne. Nous avons presente a l’occasion de cette Journee, une Conference en langue francaise, intitulee « Toxicite des residus de medicaments veterinaires pour le consommateur ». Je tiens a votre disposition, si vous le souhaitez, cette presentation (Power Point) Je vous prie de croire, a l’expression de mes sentiments les plus cordiaux. Bien a vous, Professeur EL BAHRI Lotfi Service de Pharmacie-Toxicologie. Ecole Nationale de Medecine Veterinaire de Sidi-Thabet (TUNISIE) e-mail : bahri.lb@planet.tn






India World veterinary day observed Srinagar April 28: World Veterinary Day was observed across the state on Saturday with the vets rededicating themselves to the cause of the people. The main function was observed at Jammu & Kashmir’s oldest veterinary campuses in Gao Kadal where Dr Showkat Ahmad Malik, Senior Superintendent of Police, Police Control Room Srinagar was the chief guest. On this occasion Drs SP Sharma and Muneer Ahmad Hakeem, Director Animal Husbandry and Director, Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir respectively highlighted the role of vets in the state’s economy and public health. Dr Showkat in his address referring to the accomplishments of vets in the fields other than their own urged the young vets to explore new vistas. He said vets have excelled in almost all field wherever they had a chance to work. He went on their achievements in the field of medicine have been no mean by any standards and they have proved their prowess in other fields as well. It was a home coming for him as he had started his career from the department in 1976 and then was appointed as Rural Development Officer in State Bank of India and later qualified combined civil services examination and was allotted to police service. Dr Farooq Ahmad Kaloo, Deputy Director in his vote of thanks informed the audience that JAPFA, an MNC and Venkey’s India are going to launch their ops soon The JAPFA is going to make substantial investments in dairy and poultry sector in J&K thereby creating new avenues for professionals like Vets. A large number of speakers including the representatives of Engineering Association, Technical Field Staff Association, and Ministerial Staff Association spoke on the occasion. Dr Sheikh Saleem President, JK Veterinary Doctors’ Association speaking on the occasion said that not only the vets and para vets but all the classes and cadres of employees in the department were wedded to the cause of the people and would continue to serve the society to the best of their capacities. He said the day would be observed from next year in more organized manner to highlight the role of vets in human health, production of food animals and ecological conservation. The participants paid tributes to Mohamad Hashim Bhat, Senior Asstt, in the o/o Chief AH Officer Islamabad, who passed away today while performing duties. Dr Farooq Ahmad Kaloo Dy Director (Central) Department of Animal Husbandry Srinagar 190001 India URL www.jkanimalhusbandry.net email: emmeffahmad@gmail.com drfarooq@jkanimalhusbandry.net




KARNAL, INDIA NATIONAL DAIRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE ORGANISED WORLD VETERINARY DAY KARNAL, (INDIA) 28 April: The Krishi Vigyan Kenra (KVK) and the Dairy Training Centre (DTC) of the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) located here organized a programme to celebrate World Veterinary Day (WVD) today in village Rasin of Gharunda block, told Dr, Sushil Kumar Director NDRI. He said that the world veterinary association encourages veterinarians to celebrate this day and the event provides an opportunity to the veterinarians to educate the society about how they care for every aspect of the animal kingdom.



Addressing more than 100 dairy farmers, farm women and the students today Dr. Dalip K. Gosain, Head, KVK and DTC applauded the achievements of the veterinarians in improving the milk production in the country. He stressed that in a holistic dairy framing system’s perspective the dairy farming communities should look beyond the area of health coverage and breed improvement of the dairy animals that could further raise the milk production in the country. Dr. Gosain said that the dairy farming families should interact more with the veterinarians to seek newer dairy production technologies. Dr. Satya Pal, Sr. Veterinary Officer of the KVK explained about the various areas of dairy farming and also attended 45 cases of different animals for treatment during the health coverage camp organized on this day. Brij Kishore and D.R.Sukhija attended the animals in the camp and owners of the 400 animals were provided the medicines for controlling ecto and endo parasites. Dr. C.J. Juneja, Mrs. Saroj Mehta, and Sushil Kamboj also spoke on this occasion. Farm women, students and the farmers took keen interest in the organized exhibition in the village. gosaindk@yahoo.com












INDIA The Small Animal Practitioners Association of Chennai is celebrating the World Veterinary Day with a meeting of all the small animal practitioners. Two CE programs one on the ECG and the other on the AI in dogs. About 150 small animal practitioners are expected to participate. Dr. A.V.Krishnan-President, Dr.R.Jayaprakash-secretary and r.Capt.G.D.RAO-Jt.Secretary



INDIA The Madras Veterinary College of Tamil Nadu veterinary and Animal Sciences University celebrated the World Veterinary day with Oratorical Competitions amongst the Madras Vet. College students, Internees of Vet.College & Research Institute, Namakkal and Internees from Chittagong Vet. College, bangladesh- Mr.Madhava Kumaran won the first prize. The pet animals were distributed with awareness pamphlets on rabies prevention, dental care,artificial insemination aprt from free deworming and health check up. All farm animal owners were given free packs of mineral mixture, calcium suspension and deworming bolus for their far animals. The meeting held today was presided by the Director of Clinics, Dr.D.KATHIRESAN, who spoke on the contribution of Veterinarians to the farm and pet animals aprt from contributing to the economy of a nation. The diversified avenues available to a veterinarian was mentioned.The role of veterinary profession in diagnosis of emerging human diseases. Dr.Arvind Sha, animal welfare activist, MD & CEO of Arvind Pharma was the chief guest- spoke on the various animal welfare activities and assured of any help for education and animal welfare. He is executive member of the Madras Pinjarapole and Vice- President of the People for people. Dr..R.Sherif Prof. & Head, Dept. of Poultry Science spoke on the various roles of veterinarians to be pproud of the profession. Dr.Ramasamy, Dean Basic sciences also spoke, Dr.S.Prathaban Prof &Head, Dept of Clinics welcomed the gathering about 250 vets participated.



ANIMAL HEALTH CAMP HELD AT VETERINARY POLYCLINIC BHUNTAR AT MOHAL TO CELEBRATE THE WORLD VETERINARY DAY on 28.04.07 An Animal Health Camp was organised at Veterinary Polyclinic Bhuntar at Mohal on 28.04.07 to celebrate the World Veterinary Day. The animals like cattle, equines and dogs were treated in this camp. A small discussion was also carried out with the farmers about the scientific contributions from the veterinary profession with special reference to Zoonoses and Public Health. Free veterinary service as well as medicines were also provided to the animals. Staff of the institute as well as farmers also exchanged greetings during the Tea-session. (Dr. Sanjeev Kumari Paul) on Behalf of A.D., Polyclinic Bhuntar at Mohal Distt. Kullu Himachal Pradesh INDIA 175126 sanjupaulraj@yahoo.co.in






Nagrota Bagwan, Kangra On the occasion of WVD, a sexual health camp is being organised today at Veterinary Dispensary under Veterinary Hospital Nagrota Bagwan. All the animals will be treated free of cost & dewormers, mineral mixtures will be given to the animal owners. Dogs will be injected with ARV free of cost. Farmers will be told about dairy farming. Sub-Divisional Vety. Officer Kangra






Celebration in Sokoto, Nigeria The Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) Sokoto State Chapter in Nigeria is as old as the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria; spanning about two decades, with 51 members from different veterinary establishments in both the state and federal levels. Since its establishment, the chapter has engaged in a number of its traditional roles that include hosting of Annual World Veterinary Day and public enlightenment campaigns, especially in media houses. Today, Saturday April 28th, 2007, the Sokoto Local Chapter of the NVMA witnessed another edition of the World Veterinary Day celebration held at the Congregation Hall, City Campus Complex, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto-Nigeria, under the distinguished chairmanship of Dr. Abdulkadir U. Junaidu, the Honourable Commissioner of the Sokoto State Ministry of Animal Health and Forestry. The Saturday’s event brought together all local veterinarians as well as scientists from outside of Veterinary Discipline which include: Human Medicine, Sciences, Art and Humanities, technicians, and Religions. Nomads/pastoralists, farmers, business men and students representatives also composed of participants. “World Veterinary Day celebration is an annual event organized by veterinarians in different aspects of the profession around the world” says Dr. Abdullahi A. Magaji, Chairman of the NVMA Sokoto Chapter as well as the Head of Department of Public Health and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto-Nigeria. The theme of this year’s activity is entitled “Celebrate our Diversity”. This implies show-casing the contribution of the profession to the society in the area of health and welfare of both people and animals, and indeed to the national and international economy, food security and development. To celebrate this year’s World Veterinary Day, the Sokoto Chapter of the NVMA, with the assistance of the National body, has packaged the following: • Free anti-rabies vaccination of the dogs’ population in Sokoto and its environs which starts today and lasts for a week. “This idea is to remind and encourage dog owners on the significance of annual anti-rabies vaccination of the dogs, as well as a control measure against the deadly disease in humans resulting from the bite of unvaccinated dogs”, says Dr. Magaji, “the exercise will also serve as a reminder to the community as well as the policy makers on the need to be responsible dog owners by following to the later, the provisions of the National Dog Control Act of 1968”. • Lecture presentation entitled Roles of Veterinarian to the Society. • Production of sticker to, for the remaining part of the year, constantly remind veterinarians of the need to make positive contributions in their area of calling, as pledged to do during their induction/oath taking. The Seminar, which was presented by Dr. Abdulkadir U. Junaidu, highlighted multi-dimensional roles of a veterinarian in the society among which include: animal health, public health and food safety, drugs and biologics, teaching and research, government, military, private industry, and national development. The speaker defined veterinarians as medical professionals whose primary responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people. The paper stressed that veterinarians’ roles are not only looking after the animals and ensuring safety to human health, but also in administration, politics and other aspects of life. The speaker exemplified with some veterinarians such as Professor Iseoun (Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology), Professor Saro (a Senator in the Nigeria’s parliament), Professor Abdulkadir (former Secretary of the Nigerian University Commission) and Professor Tomori (Vice Chancellor at the Redeemer’s University), among others, as testimonies of the great men abound in our enclave. “We need to diversify so that we can seize the opportunity to promote our profession, support our colleagues and ensure the overall well-being of the society”, concluded Dr. Junaidu. Dr. Garba H. Sharubutu, the National President of the NVMA who was in Sokoto to celebrate the World Veterinary Day commented that “the NVMA Sokoto Chapter is the most active branch in Nigeria. Among the branches across the country, Sokoto Chapter was the first to start celebrating the World Veterinary Day and to get its activities publicized’. Dr. Sharubutu also eulogized on the giant strides taken by the Sokoto State Ministry of Animal Health and Forestry in the fight against Avian Influenza and trans-boundary animal diseases, which was what brought the Avian Influenza in control. On the ongoing census of veterinarians in Nigeria, ending this month, he said it is an effort to determine the actual numbers of actively practicing veterinarians in the country for comparison with the existing ones in the National Veterinary Register. He also advised on the importance of media involvement in airing the NVMA activities, as a means of publicizing the type of work veterinarians do to the general community. Several comments were made at the event’s venue among which includes Professor Daneji’s, Dr. Uko’s, Dr. Agaie’s and Dr. Olorede’s. Professor Aminu I. Daneji, the university’s Dean of Postgraduate School as well as a specialist on Ruminant Medicine also rated the Sokoto NVMA as “the most-active of all chapters in the country”. Professor Daneji called on both the state and federal governments to consider the control of zoonotic diseases as one of the necessary component in the attainment of zoonoses control in Nigeria. “The government should establish and fund researchers that will come up with the true picture of endemic zoonoses in the region and the country at large, in both humans and animal hosts”, he concluded. Dr. O.J. Uko, the Director of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Veterinary Teaching Hospital was “highly delighted to be a veterinarian and a veterinarian in Nigeria”. He encouraged on the need to improve on the economic, health and value of the people apart from biosecurity. Dr. Bello M. Agaie, the university’s Dean of Students Affairs as well as the National Secretary, NVMA advised on the need for veterinarians contribution in the initiation of the association’s Secretariat at Abuja. Dr. Bayo R. Olorede, an Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition, viewed diversity as the presence of a wide-range of variation in the qualities or attributes under discussion. “The creations of both animals and humans are diversified into tribes, races, religions, and species, breeds, strains, respectively. The profession of Veterinary Medicine is also diversified with its several specialties and there is need to celebrate it”, he opined. Aminu Shittu, DVM. Department of Public Health and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, P.M.B 2254, Sokoto-Nigeria. Email: ameen_vet@yahoo.com Mobile: +(234)803-685-7519.



UVAS celebrates World VETERINARY Day RECORDER REPORT LAHORE (April 29 2007): The faculty and the students of University of VETERINARY and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore observed World VETERINARY Day on Saturday. The Vets Care Club of the university arranged a seminar in the university auditorium to mark the day. Teachers and students of the university and practicing veterinarians attended the event in large numbers. This year the theme of the day was "Celebrate our Diversity". Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Nawaz spoke about the diversity of VETERINARY profession. He said that the objective of celebrating the day was to highlight the diversity of VETERINARY profession. The veterinarians are playing their role in public and private sectors for food security and safety, public health and environment. The anticipated role is in biological and transgenic sciences to meet the national needs of vaccines and diagnostics. He emphasised on selection of best breeds of animals, nutrition of LIVESTOCK, preventive medication (disease prevention) and marketing for development of LIVESTOCK sector. Copyright Business Recorder, 2007






Assam, India We have printed a number of such posters for display in schools and veterinary establishments across the state of Assam, India. On the occasion of WVD , a prominent FM radio channel of Guwahati ( Big FM 92.7 Assam, India ) aired a 10 min interview of our director Dr.M.Islam Barbaruah in local language. The program highlighted the diversity of veterinary profession. Thanking you, Dr.Pranjal Borah For VET Helpline ( India ).Com







MESSAGE ON WORLD VETERINARY DAY BY Dr. R. H. USMANI ANIMAL HUSBANDRY COMMISSIONER / CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER M/O FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK I am delighted to see that World Veterinary Day is being observed in Pakistan on 28th April of each year in recognition of contribution of veterinarians in the areas of animal health and ensuring safety and security of food of animal origin to human population. This event realizes the importance and role of veterinarians for livestock sector in meeting the protein gap in the country. The theme of this year World Veterinary Day is " Let us celebrate our diversity". Taking along with this theme, M/O Food, Agriculture & Livestock in assistance with the private sector has launched massive campaign on various aspects of livestock sector. It focused on improving animal husbandry practices, better animal health and prevention and control of livestock diseases in the country. The population growth, urbanization and increase in per capita income are the key stimulus for increased demand of livestock and livestock products. This has put an additional pressure on veterinarians to perform their role in a more professional and dynamic way to improver supply line and consequently to meet the demand of livestock and livestock products of the country. Livestock is a provincial subject and Federal Government assists the provinces in their endeavors to promote and improve pace of development in livestock sector. We all know that livestock plays an important role in the economy of the country and is pivotal in our rural socio-economic system. Thus this sector provides an important tool for poverty alleviation in the country. Livestock sector contributed 50.0 percent of the agriculture value added and 11 percent to national GDP during 2005 - 06. It is a net source of foreign exchange earnings with approximately 8.0 % share annually. Recognizing considerable potentials and opportunities in livestock sector, a separate Livestock Development Policy has been approved in principle by the Prime Minster of Pakistan. It envisages private sector led livestock development and moving from subsistence farming to market-oriented and commercial farming covering entire value chain. Proposal for Corporate Livestock Farming is under active consideration. It will include Long term land lease by the provincial governments; Agriculture income tax regime; Duty on land transfer to CAF waived (except NWFP); Zero rated duty and no sales tax on imported machinery; Exemption of the dividend from tax and 100% Equity allowed for foreign companies etc. Two private sector led companies namely “Livestock and Dairy Development Board” and “Pakistan Dairy Development Company” have also been established. These measures will accelerate the pace of development of livestock sector. In order to speed up the pace of development, Federal Government has initiated number of mage development projects in livestock sector to the tune of Rs. 6.8 billion. Those under implementation include establishment of “Livestock and Dairy Development Board” “Pakistan Dairy Development Company” “ Prime Minister’s Special Initiatives on Livestock” “Milk Collection Processing and Dairy Production and Development Program” “Livestock Production and Development for Meat Production” and “Strengthening of Livestock Services Project – Rinderpest Eradication Program”. Two projects namely "Prevention of Bird Flu Epidemic" and "Emergency Assistance for the Control of Avian Influenza" are also under implementation. An umbrella project amounting to Rs. 1180.142 million has also been recommended for approval to higher forum. MINFAL in collaboration with all stakeholders is prepared to take challenge of controlling Avian influenza in the country. Pakistan Veterinary activities revolves around four prongs namely Policy, Veterinary education/research and veterinary extension. A number of new veterinary faculties have been started in the country. They are 06 in Punjab, 02 in NWFP and one each in Balochistan and Sindh. It is good sign that private sector has also entered into veterinary education. Setting up of Veterinary College in Baqui Veterinary department is an example. Govt is investing in livestock sector, veterinary education, livestock infrastructure etc. This is now challenging job for our veterinarians to come up with this daunting task of meeting the national requirements of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products and generate surplus for export.