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WVA Information: The April 2008 issue of the WVA Newsletter now online
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 05:35 PM
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The major focus of the 10th newsletter is on the 29th World Veterinary Congress which will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada from 27 to 31 July.
The revised “Concepts in Animal Welfare” prepared by the University of Bristol and the World Society for the Protection of Animals is reported.
This newsletter includes reports from Dr faouzi Kechrid, WVA Vice-President; Dr Ramdeo Ramchurn, Councillor for Africa; Mr Bob Stevenson (WVA Councillor Europe); and Dr. Christopher Wanga, Chairman Kenya Veterinary Association.
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News: WVA Newsletter February 2008
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 05:21 PM
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Introduction and comment from WVA President Dr Leon Russell
World Veterinary Day – Saturday 26th April
29th World Veterinary Congress
Diamond Jubilee for Sudan Veterinary Medical Association (1946 – 2007)
WVA Council to meet in March
The 36th Taiwan Veterinary Day
Congresses
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Chinese Rat New Year
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 05:07 PM
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 Dear Colleague,
The Lunar New Year is the most significant festival for ethnic Chinese around the world, wherever they come from. It is a very jubilant occasion mainly because it is the time when people take a break from work to get together and reunion with family and friends.
On the Western calendar, the start of the New Year falls on February 7, 2008 — The Year of the Rat. If you were born in 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, and 1996 - you were born under the sign of the rat.
During the holidays, the first words to relatives and friends say “Gung Hay Fat Choy!”. That means wishing you happiness and prosperity, but we should enhance we veterinarians’ role for human being food safety from farm to table, and life long learning for veterinary continuous education.
2008 year of Chinese Rat New Year, the rat is credited with worthy characteristics: a careful observer with sharp instinct, a versatile inhabitant in a changing environment and a determined worker set to achieve its goals. We aspire to emulate these qualities this year are deeply grateful to your continuous support.
We are wishing you the year for health, happiness and prosperity.
Sincerely yours, Johnson Chiang, Vice President, World Veterinary Association
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WVA Information: The New Year and a World Veterinary Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 04:20 PM
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 In 2008 the World Veterinary Association sets another mark. This will be the 145th year since what the WVA was first organized and presented the first World Veterinary Congress in Hamburg, Germany in 1863. The important history of the WVA is in the process of being written and will soon be published for all to enjoy.
The WVA has made many notable accomplishments in 145 years, but much remains to be done in support of the global veterinary profession in its care of the health and welfare of animals and the public’s health throughout the world. A major way for the WVA to accomplish its mission is to furnish the latest scientific knowledge in the art and practice of veterinary medicine at a Congress every three years. Since it has been three years from the 28th Congress, it is time for another outstanding congressional experience.
The 29th World Veterinary Congress will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 28-31, 2008. This promises to be an excellent Congress in a wonderful venue. The Congress registration is now open and I encourage you register now and make you travel plans to beautiful British Columbia.
The theme of the 29th Congress is “Come Celebrate Our Diversity”. I encourage you to plan now for your WVA celebration of the diversity of the veterinary profession.
Dr Leon H. Russell
President
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WVA Information: WVA Newsletter No. 8 – November 2007
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 02:46 PM
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President's welcome
World Veterinary Day in Japan
Dr Bent Christensen
29th World Veterinary Congress
WVA meets WSPA
Congresses
Mauritius Loses >50 % of Pig Population Within Weeks
BVA Congress moved to Belfast
Emerging Diseases in Denmark
Asian activities
List of Veterinary Schools now on WVA website
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WVA Information: Dr Bent Christensen
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 12:52 PM
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It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Dr Bent Christensen, former editor of the WVA Bulletin.
Members of the WVA were very sorry to hear of Bent’s death. We will remember him for his dedicated contribution to the WVA Bulletin.
We send our sincere condolences to Bent’s family.
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WVA Information: World Rabies Day
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 03:37 PM
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Dear Colleagues:
Today to recognize a serious and totally unacceptable problem, human rabies. Over 55,000 people, mostly children, die from rabies every year. Since most of this is from dog rabies, it is a preventable disease problem. There are excellent vaccines available to control dog rabies.
Elimination of human rabies transmission from the dog-to-dog rabies cycle has been accomplished in much of the world, but it still occurs in some large geographical areas. The veterinary medical profession has the prime responsibility to prevent human rabies, which has been accomplished in most of the developed countries. This can be done through organized community educational efforts, domestic animal vaccination programs and humane animal control procedures.
Veterinary medicine must undertake its responsibility to the global society, and actively support World Veterinary Day. The WVA is a partner with many other national, international professional and non-governmental organizations in this important, landmark day.
Dr Leon Russell, President
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WVA Information: WVA Newsletter No. 7 – August 2007
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, August 24, 2007 - 06:39 PM
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“World Rabies Day”, 8 September 2007
Young Scholars Award
World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine (WAHVM) - Call for Applicants
OIE / PVS missions
Dr Faouzi Kechrid appointed by FAO as Regional Manager for North Africa
The 29th World Veterinary Congress 27-31 July 2008
World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD)
New WVA Animal Welfare List Server
World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association
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WVA Information: WVA Newsletter, No. 5 – February 2007
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 10:38 PM
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The latest WVA Newsletter has now been published and will soon be printed and distributed to members.
Contents:
The next World Veterinary Congress
The 35th Taiwan Veterinary Day
World Veterinary Day
WVA Council Meeting
Obituary - Dr Shelton Pinkerton
Danish University Reform
The Danish Veterinary Association (DVA) extends its Secretariat Cooperation
The University of the West Indies
Sudan Vet Association
The 13th International Symposium for the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
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WVA Information: Seasons'Greetings
Posted by: JimEdwards on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 11:00 PM
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I take this opportunity to recognize my colleagues in the WVA for the great contributions they have made to the global society this past year. Through the majestic array of great scientific knowledge, fine medical skills, and professional talents of the veterinary profession, you have helped the world to be spared animal and potential human plagues such as worldwide avian influenza and pandemic human influenza in 2006. You have individually and collectively contributed to significant improvement in the health and well being of animals, as well as humans throughout the world.
Congratulations, and keep up the outstanding work!
I wish each and every one of you warm seasonal greetings, and a healthy, happy and prosperous year 2007.
Leon Russell,
WVA President
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Publications: Simulation exercise - Jamaica
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, October 27, 2006 - 04:04 PM
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Ejercicio de simulacro - Jamaica /Exercice de simulation - Jama?que
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Dr Headley Edwards, Director of Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Jamaica, informed the OIE that his country will conduct a real-time simulation exercise on 2 and 3 November 2006 to test its preparedness in responding to any possible outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in domestic poultry.
The exercise named "Operation Poultry" will evaluate Jamaica's Emergency Animal Disease Preparedness Plan, the ability of the state, allied agencies and stakeholders to respond to exotic disease outbreaks such as HPAI and the biosecurity measures applied in poultry farms.
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WVA Information: Veterinary contribution to Food Security and Food Safety
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 06:31 PM
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WVA President Dr Leon Russell says that the 2006 World Food Day theme, “Investing in agriculture for food safety”, is an obligation and a major part of the mission of the World Veterinary Association.
The WVA helps to facilitate food security through the promotion of:
1) animal health and the resulting increase in the supply of foods of animal origin;
2) supporting human well-being through effective veterinary activities in food safety; and
3) by the protection and sustainability of the environment.
"The WVA strives to contribute to the protection and sustainability of global food security through the activities of its national veterinary organisation members from over 80 countries. With the WVA membership working together through the support of better education and health, we can help our veterinary colleagues in the developing countries that are facing food security problems." said President Russell.
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WVA Information: President Russell announces passing of former WVA President Beveridge
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 03:34 PM
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Dr Leon Russell has advised that the veterinary medical profession and the World veterinary Association has lost one of its most notable leaders, Professor William Ian Breadmore Beveridge.
Professor Beveridge was President of the Permanent Committee from 1957 until 1975. During his presidency, Professor Beveridge chaired four World Veterinary Congresses, which were held every four years then, beginning with the XVI Congress in Madrid, Spain, and ending with the XIX Congress in Mexico City. In 1958, Professor Beveridge suggested the name of the organization be changed from ‘World Veterinary Congress” to “World Veterinary Association”, which was finalized in 1971.
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News: Newsletter No. 2 - April 2006
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 12, 2006 - 09:18 PM
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Tribute to Past President Trevor Blackburn
World Veterinary Day 29 April
IFAH appoints new Executive Director
1st International Conference of Institute Milton Thiago de Mello
Chikungunya virus in the islands of the SW Indian Ocean
Are the macaque (macaco, Macacus) monkeys and lemurs at risk?
FAVA Congress 2006, Auckland New Zealand, May 25-27
Veterinary Roles in the Health and Welfare of Animals and Humans
10th Anniversary for the Euro-Arab Veterinary Association: PORTO 31May - 3 June
23rd Maghrebian Veterinary Congress,HAMMAMET - April,14-15, 2006
11th Arab Veterinary Congress, Amman, Jordan, April 27-29, 2006
4th Arab Symposium for Antimicrobial Agents, Tunis April,17-20
The Executive Committee of the EAVA
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News: World TB Day 2006
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 11:49 PM
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Tuberculosis still kills 5,000 people each day in the world. Fortunately, only a small percentage of those are due to zoonotic tuberculosis, namely, Mycobacterium bovis.
WVA President, Dr Leon Russell, said that "Thanks to the excellent tuberculosis eradication and research by veterinarians throughout the developed world, bovine tuberculosis is all but eliminated in most industrialized countries. A few developed countries, such as the United Kingdom, have wildlife reservoirs which have proven to be a hindrance in the complete eradication of bovine tuberculosis. However, many developing countries, especially in Africa, severely need the help of veterinarians from the more fortunate areas of the world."
"In such an effort, the World Veterinary Association stands ready to help with advice to our colleagues in the parts of the world where enzootic bovine tuberculosis still exists and causes zoonotic tuberculosis."
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News: New WVA Newsletter
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 11:54 AM
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The WVA President said in his election campaign that teamwork was needed to bring WVA further in its relations with international organisations and to be more visible and meaningful to the constituency.
The President, as a consequence of these statements, called a task force to meet in Paris on 2 and 3 October 2005 to develop a working plan for WVA for 2005 – 2008. The result was the WVA Road Map 2005-2008.
One of the conclusions of that meeting was to produce a quarterly newsletter in print for distribution. The WVA Newsletter is in response to feedback that members and other interested stakeholders were wanting to receive some hardcopy from the WVA.
To read the first edition, please go to the main menu on the left of the home page.
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WVA Information: Road Map 2005-2008 for World Veterinary Association
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 12:45 PM
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WVA President Dr Leon Russell said in his election campaign that teamwork was needed to bring WVA further in its relations with international organisations and to be more visible and meaningful to the constituency.
The President, as a consequence of these statements, called a task force to meet in Paris on 2 and 3 October 2005 to develop a working plan for WVA for 2005 – 2008.
The result of the work of the task force is the WVA Road Map 2005-2008 which focusses on:
• Influence Standards of Interest to the Veterinary Profession Set by the Governmental Institutions Like OIE, WHO And FAO
• Minimum Standards for a Veterinary Curriculum and Establishing a Global Accreditation System
• Animal Welfare
• Membership Services
• Communication
• Good Veterinary Practice
• Industry Participation
• Increase WVA Input To Working Groups Of OIE, FAO, WHO
• Councillor Mentoring
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WVA Information: Message from President Leon Russell
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 08:57 PM
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Dear WVA Colleagues
As we draw near to the end of year 2005, I want to thank you for your support of and work for the World Veterinary Association the past few months.
We have accomplished much this year, including a very successful 27th World Veterinary Congress in Minneapolis. However, we have much more to do in the coming year to reach the WVA objectives of adequately supporting the global veterinary medical profession and the animals and the society that the profession services.
As promised, I appointed a task force to help plan the future of our Association. This task force constructed a “road map” of objectives for the WVA to accomplish in the next three years. With this road map of who how, and when to accomplish these tasks, and with your assistance, I will lead the WVA down the road to the future. It is a good future, and it begins with the New Year of 2006 – and with all of us working together.
I wish you a “Happy New Year”!
Leon Russell, D.V.M.
WVA President
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WVA Information: WVA Supports Fight Against Avian Influenza
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 02:02 PM
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World Veterinary Association (WVA) President Dr Leon Russell confirms the support of the veterinary profession in the control of the current spread of avian influenza caused by the H5N1 virus. “The forthcoming conference in Geneva from 7 to 9 November involving the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Bank must be given full support if a globally co-ordinated approach is the succeed in controlling the current series of outbreaks.
Dr Russell said that the WVA supports a co-ordinated approach based on sound scientific evidence. The control measures in all countries must recognize the real routes of spread and should not involve indiscriminate slaughter of animals that have not been shown to be involved in the epidemiology of avian influenza.
Once AI is established in domestic poultry, it is a highly contagious disease and wild birds are no longer an essential ingredient for spread. Infected birds excrete virus in high concentration in their faeces, saliva and also in nasal and ocular discharges. The virus is spread from flock to flock by the usual methods involving the movement of infected birds, contaminated equipment, egg flats, feed trucks, and service crews. The disease generally spreads rapidly in a flock by direct contact. Airborne transmission may occur if birds are in close proximity and with appropriate air movement.
Dr Russell said “The H5N1 virus has sporadically infected people in some countries, but that spread has involved those in close contact with infected poultry, uncooked poultry products, and contaminated surfaces. There has not yet been any evidence that the virus has been transmitted between humans or any other mammals. However, the influenza virus is well known for its ability to change infectivity and that is cause for great concern if the H5N1 virus takes that course.”
There is no treatment for avian influenza in poultry and reliance is on sanitary prophylaxis involving:
• Avoidance of contact between poultry and wild birds, in particular waterfowl
• Avoidance of the introduction of birds of unknown disease status into flock
• Control of human traffic into flocks
• Proper cleaning and disinfection procedures
• One age group per farm ('all in-all out') breeding is recommended
In outbreaks, controls require:
• Slaughtering of all ill and potentially exposed birds
• Disposal of carcasses and all animal products
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Allow at least 21 days before restocking
Dr Russell said that the WVA recognizes the excellent resources that are available through the internet from the WHO, the FAO and the OIE.
For further WVA comment, please contact Dr Russell:
Tel (work) +1 979 845 3517
Tel (home) +1 979 776 8506
E-mail: lhrdvm@gmail.com or lrussell@cvm.tamu.edu
World Veterinary Association
Emdrupvej 28A
DK-2100 Copenhagen O
Denmark
Tel +45 38 71 01 56
Fax +45 38 71 03 22
E-mail
http://www.worldvet.org
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