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 Topic: World Veterinary Day
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News: World Veterinary Day in West Bengal, India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 05:35 PM
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From: Dr. Chandrakanta Jana, SMS(AH & VS) Burdwan Krishi Vigyan Kendra, India.
 An animal health camp was organized to commemorate World Veterinary Day by Burdwan Krishi Vigyan Kendra under Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres at BudBud in the district of Burdwan, West Bengal, India on Saturday 26th April, 2008.
The animals like cattle, goats and ducks were treated in this camp. Free packs of region specific mineral mixture, calcium supplements and deworming medicines were distributed among 90 animal raisers. A free vaccination program against Goat Pox. was also conducted.
A discussion session was also carried out under chairmanship of Dr. F.H. Rahman, Programme Coordinator, KVK, with the farmers where crop production practice simultaneously with animal rearing was urged upon towards a socio-economically improved rural India. Dr. C. Jana, Subject Matter Specialist (A.H. & V.S.) explained the importance of World Veterinary Day and conveyed the latest package of practices for sustainable livestock production.
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News: World Veterinary Day in Sikkim, India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 02:35 PM
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Our day started with the Animal Husbandry Minister Mrs Kalawati Subba inaugurating the newly built Sikkim State Veterinary Polyclinic in Gangtok. This was followed by the 1st ever ‘Pet Dog Care Show’ in Sikkim organised by the Dept of Animal Husbandry Livestock Fisheries & Veterinary Services.
Introduction to the event was given by ‘Vets Beyond Borders’ volunteer veterinarian Dr Tim Tolley from Australia who told us why we must all be proud to be vets. We had a variety of events at the show with prizes for the largest dog (won by a Tibetan mastiff), smallest dog, best street dog, most obedient dog etc. All entrants were vet checked by ‘Vets Beyond Borders’ veterinary volunteers & veterinarians from the State Veterinary Department. Anti rabies vaccinations, de worming & flea treatments were given to each dog. A special display of explosive detection, obedience & jumping through hoops of fire was put on by the trained Labradors of the SSB (Sashastra Seema Bal). It was a very successful day with many visitors & participants.
Just to tell you a little about the SARAH programme….we are the 1st state wide anti rabies & animal health programme in India. SARAH is collaboration between Sikkim State Government, Vets Beyond Borders & Fondation Brigitte Bardot. The programme has been functioning just over 2 years & we have sterilised more than 10,000 dogs & vaccinated more than 20,000 animals against rabies.
For more info see http://www.vetsbeyondborders.org/vbb.projects/sikkim.project
Dr Beth McGennisken
Project Manager
S.A.R.A.H. (Sikkim Anti Rabies & Animal Health) Programme
Gangtok, India
www.vetsbeyondborders.org
'Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them whenever they require it.' - St Francis of Assisi
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News: Sudan Vet Med Assoc. Vet Day Celebration in the Nile State
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 05:34 PM
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Our association celebrated the WVA Vet. Day, (this time, away from Khartoum) in the Nile State, about 300 km north of Khartoum. A delegate from the executive office attended this celebration beside Vet. representatives from the other states. The celebration was held on Saturday 26 April 2008 in the Capital of the state.
The Governor of the state (The WALI), State Minister of Agriculture & Animal Resources, other state ministers, Localites Commissioners, Dignitaries, other professionals, nomads & farmers associations & a big crowd of the public.
The celebrations continued for the whole day, included the official opening, the vet exhibition of Drugs & equipments from the government departments & the private sector. Animal products were also exhibited, & for sale. Some vet activities: vaccination, treatments, surgery & other Vet. service activites were done around the Capital for sharing & attraction for the public .
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News: GFAV Ex-Secretariat Meeting in Tunisia
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 06, 2008 - 05:34 PM
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50th celebrations & Vet. Day of Tunisian Vet. Association
I would like to submit this brief activity report on behalf of the General Federation of Arab Veterinarians (GFAV) : The executive Secretariat (made of 8 members) held its 2nd meeting of the 21st session in Tunisia with the presence of 7 members out of 8 officers.
This has been on the kind invitation of the Tunisian Vet Assoc. (holding the office of deputy secretary) who is celebrating their 50th anniversary, 26--27th April 2008. The celebration also included the World Vet Day. The GFAV delegate included myself, as Secretary General, Dr Yasir Alian, the Assistant Secretary for administrative & financial affairs.
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News: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 04:08 PM
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World Veterinary Day celebrated In Kashmir Srinagar April 26: World Veterinary Day which is observed every year on the last Saturday of April was celebrated here today with fervour. The main function was held at the valley’s oldest veterinary campus situated in the heart of the city on the Red Cross Road here under the aegis of Jammu And Kashmir Veterinary Doctors’ Association where a large number of Para Vets and engineering staff of Animal Husbandry Department also participated.
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News: Shortage of vets means that fee increases for animal treatment are likely
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 05:14 PM
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Today is World Veterinary Day but in this country there is little reason to celebrate – there is a serious shortage of veterinary surgeons here, many are heading for greener pastures and higher salaries overseas.
That means some rural communities are having trouble getting treatment for their pets or stock.
New Zealand is short of nearly 200 vets, mainly because they are going over seas to pay off their student loans. It takes five years to become qualified and many practises are feeling the pinch.
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News: World Veterinary Day in Nepal
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:20 PM
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In Chitwan, Public Awareness Ralley jointly organized by Nepal Veterinary Association Chitwan chapter & Nepal Veterinary students association. More than 120 practicing vets, students of college, and government offical veterinarian joined the ralley. Also organized a free anti rabies vaccination camp at some parts of the district.
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News: Veterinary College Palampur Celebrates World Veterinary Day
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:20 PM
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The Veterinary and Animal Sciences Teachers Association (VASTA) celebrated World Veterinary Day on Saturday- April 26, 2008. The faculty members along with UG and PG students gathered in a seminar hall of the college and deliberated diversity of this great profession. The Secretary VASTA- Dr. R. Kumar started proceedings by briefly introducing the event. This was followed by expert lectures by Dr. M.M. Singh and Dr. P. Dhar. One of the students also put his views on this occasion.
Prof. C Varshneya, a Senior Professor and Chief Guest of the function asked the faculty to publicize their contributions to animal and human health, animal welfare, food safety and food security. Further, he said that "Being a veterinarian involves far more than caring for and treating sick animals, as veterinarians are key professionals providing essential services in a variety of areas”.
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News: JBF(INDIA) celebrated World Veterinary Day
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:19 PM
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JBF(INDIA) celebrated World Veterinary Day on the premise of JBF Animal Relief Centre at 4, Chandan Nagar, Survey, Beltola, Guwahati, Assam on Sunday, on 27th April 2008 with a day long program. On the occasion, a drawing competition amongst children, a free health check-up camp and an open forum discussion were held.
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News: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:19 PM
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The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore celebrated the World VETERINARY Day in a befitting manner here on Saturday. The theme of the day was "Diversity of the Profession".
 A seminar was arranged to mark the day. University of Health Sciences Lahore vice-chancellor Professor Dr Malik Hussain Mubbashir was chief guest on the occasion while UVAS vice-chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Nawaz, Professor Dr Zafar Iqbal Chaudhry, Professor Dr Talat Nascer Pasha, faculty members and students attended.
Addressing on the occasion, Professor Dr Malik Hussain Mubbashir said that VETERINARY profession was a vast field and veterinarians had to play a diversified role in their professional life. He called for close collaboration between the health and VETERINARY professionals to check the increasing diseases of human beings. "Health sciences professionals can't progress until they work in close collaboration with veterinarians," he said, adding that the veterinarians' role was even more important in public health, food security and food safety. He said that veterinarians had great potential but that was still unexplored.
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News: Arunachal Pradesh Veterinary Association
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:18 PM
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This year we have celebrated "World Veterinary Day" with a weeklong programme of free treatment and vaccination of FMD and Swine Fever vaccine at four villages around Itanagar city, Arunachal Pradesh, India which started from 21-4-08 to 24-408. We conducted a "training on preparedness on Bird Flu epidemic" for the Rapid Response Team, Arunachal Pradesh, Forest personnel’s, Poultry farmers and poultry meat traders on 25-4-08. During the weeklong celebration we registered and vaccinated Pet Dogs with ARV.
For the first time in Arunachal Pradesh (May be first time in India and World, we have implanted Microchip on Mithun (Bos frontalis).
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News: 15th Iranian Veterinary Congress
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:18 PM
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Congratulation for 26th April, The World Veterinary Day.
I hope all of our colleagues around the world be happy.
The 15th Iranian Veterinary Congress in 26th April has been held and will continue for 2 days later. You can see some pics of this congress at its first day in :
http://www.hakimemehr.ir/index6.php?dir=news&id=305&page=mehr
This Congress is holding by Iran Veterinary Association (IVA) in collaboration with Iranian Veterinary Council.
Mohammad Lotfizadeh
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News: Government is Determined to Improve the Magnitude and Quality of Veterinary Services in Pakistan
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:18 PM
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WORLD VETERINARY DAY-2008 Message from Dr. R.H.Usmani, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, M/O Food, Agriculture & Livestock, Government of Pakistan
The animal health services in the country are continuously developed to cater the need of livestock farmers at gross root level. These services include extension, prophylaxis, treatment and diseases monitoring services. Their main focus have been on identification of the prevalent livestock diseases, carrying out treatment and routine vaccination during normal and epidemic conditions in order to assist in controlling, confining and eradication of livestock diseases from the country. The population growth, urbanization and increasing demand of livestock and livestock products have created more pressing need for improved veterinary and allied services through better diagnostic facilities, increased vaccine production and better health coverage to protect the local livestock population. The veterinary services can be classified into Federal level quarantine, policy and development related services, Provincial level animal health and production extension services and veterinary education services in the country.
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News: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 09:17 PM
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The College of Veterinary Sciences Teachers Association, CVSC& AH, CAU, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, India observed the World Veterinary Day on 26th April, 2006. The Day was observed by holding seminers, preofessional quiz amongst students. The Dean of the College, Dr. Gaj Raj Singh in his speech highlited the role of veterinarian in changing time. Dr. Singh also called upon the young veterinarians to work tirelessly towrads the upliftment of the society. Prof Dr. B. Prasad delived a scientific lecture on enviromental nitrates and animal health. The Professional quiz was conducted by Dr. Saidur Rahman, Dr. P.S. Mahapatra and Dr. kehar Singh. Robert Virchow Group emerged as the winner of the Quiz. The meeting was presided over by Dr. Y. Damodar Singh, Chairman of the Association. Dr, S.K. Borthakur, Secretary of the association, welcomed the deligates before stating the programme.
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WVA Information: Message from WVA President Dr Leon Russell
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:07 PM
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 Dear Colleagues:
As all of you know, World Veterinary for 2008 is the 26th of April. This is the way that we in the veterinary profession call the attention of the public, and many of our own colleagues, to the great breadth of good that veterinarians do world-wide for the health and welfare of the animals in our care. This day recognizes the majestic array of experts in the veterinary profession who contribute widely throughout the world, including the protecting the safety of our food supply and the environment through veterinary skills and dedicated work.
This year, the first OIE-WVA World Veterinary Day Award will be presented to the national veterinary association that has the outstanding World Veterinary Day celebration. The OIE-WVA World Veterinary Day Award will consist of a beautiful plaque, certificate and a cash prize which will be presented at the World Veterinary Congress in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on 31 July 2008.
Have a great World Veterinary Day.
Leon Russell, WVA President
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News: Millions in pro bono work celebrated on World Veterinary Day
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:06 PM
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Australian veterinarians do almost 30 million dollars of pro bono work each year. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) celebrates World Veterinary Day on April 26 by acknowledging this important contribution and thanking veterinarians on behalf of the community.
Dr Mark Lawrie, President-elect of the AVA says that the AVA marks World Veterinary Day by recognising the contribution of veterinarians to society.
“Veterinarians are deeply committed to the care and welfare of animals and each year, the profession donates millions of dollars of unpaid veterinary services treating sick or injured stray pets, wildlife or livestock. This is in addition to the work done by volunteer veterinarians on charity projects throughout the developing world and remote communities in Australia.
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News: World Veterinary Day in Chitwan, Nepal
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:06 PM
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 The Nepal Veterinary Association, Chitwan Chapter (NVA-CC) have entrusted the responsibility of co-ordinating the event upon Dr. Krishna Kaphle to make the event a great success. Political distractions (election to constituent Assembly and uncertainity surrounding it) and other inconvieniences have handed him the role at the eleventh hour.
Dr. Kaphle and his team is confident to make it grand, with street plays, anti-rabaies vaccine drive, rally to highlight the "Diversity of veterinary Profession" in Nepal. Media houses are requested to be generous in their coverage with live regional coverage of the program assured.
The event in plan starts with rally of veterinarians (45) and students of vet school atarting from Chaubis Kothi Chowk (24 Room Mansion crossroad) at Bharatpur to the downtown market. The rest of the day is set aside for the other events.
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News: New Zealand needs to retain more Veterinarians
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:05 PM
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More than a third of the graduates from Massey University over the last 14 years are not currently practising in New Zealand, the Veterinary Council of New Zealand reports.
Chair Ron Gibson says that only 62% of new graduate veterinarians from Massey University have remained in the New Zealand veterinary work force.
“Many of these are now practising overseas, where the lure of higher remuneration is too attractive to resist in the face of a large student loan,” he said.
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News: Veterinarians Play Vital Role in Protecting Endangered Species
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:05 PM
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 The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Department of Conservation (DOC) veterinarian Kate McInnes.
Over 20 endangered kakapo chicks, and potentially many more, are alive today thanks to the preparation, planning and quick response from Kate McInnes, her team, and the pathologists at the New Zealand Wildlife Health Centre at Massey University.
Kate says World Veterinary Day is an opportunity to recognise the work veterinarians do, not just in traditional areas of animal health and welfare, but also in other areas such as wildlife, biosecurity, conservation and environmental study.
“We play a very important role in stabilising and increasing endangered species populations and monitoring biosecurity issues such as avian influenza.
“As populations decline in size, there is an increase in the risk of disease causing a major blow, or even extinction, to the recovery of some endangered species. Having vets involved in conservation programmes creates the opportunity to identify potential problems and prevent them, rather than wait for a crisis to occur.”
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News: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:04 PM
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JBF(INDIA) will celebrate World Veterinary Day on the premise of JBF Animal Relief Centre at Chandan Nagar, Survey, Beltola, Guwahati, Assam. JBF(INDIA) is the charitable animal welfare organization presently functioning with a Mobile Cattle Clinic at Delhi and a Mobile Animal Clinic and an Animal Relief Centre at Guwahati, Assam.
On the occasion of World Veterinary Day, JBF is organizing a drawing competition amongst the children under kind patronage of a renowned artist of Assam Sjt. Neelpawan Baruah. The central theme of the drawing is “Untold sufferings of animals and their welfare”.
Besides a Free Health Check-up of Animals will be organized, on the side line of which an open forum discussion on “Contribution of veterinarians towards animal welfare – scope and constraints” will be carried out. People from all walk of life including bureaucrats, social activist, faculty members of veterinary college, veterinary scholars, field practitioners are expected to participate on the occasion.
Dr. Sashanka, Managing Trustee, JBF(INDIA)
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News: Injured and endangered wildlife surviving thanks to Wildlife Health Centre veterinarians
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, April 25, 2008 - 03:03 PM
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 The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like New Zealand Wildlife Heath Centre director, Brett Gartrell.
Many injured, sick and endangered New Zealand native wildlife are surviving assault from predators, humans and other wild animals thanks to the centre, run by veterinarians and veterinary nurses at Massey University.
Brett says the centre plays an important role in researching New Zealand wildlife, treating and rehabilitating injured native animals and providing diagnostic pathology services to protect the health and welfare of wildlife, and to maintain biosecurity.
Brett says World Veterinary Day, the international celebration of veterinarians, is a fantastic way of showcasing the wide variety of areas veterinarians work in.
“We have many veterinary students coming through our programme at the Wildlife Centre, but it’s always great to raise awareness of the countless job options available to those considering veterinary or conservation careers.”
He says while the work his team do treating and rehabilitating injured native wildlife is important, their investigative pathology work is more significant as it can have an impact on native species numbers.
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News: Wildlife Veterinarians Help Keep our Shores Free from Disease
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 04:22 PM
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The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) veterinarian Susan Cork.
New Zealanders can sleep easy knowing we’re free from avian influenza (AI) and vector-borne diseases thanks to the watchful eye of many highly trained veterinarians, like MAF Biosecurity team leader Susan.
While AI might have slipped out of the news headlines and the risk of it arriving here is small, experts like Susan and her virology team at MAF Biosecurity are constantly monitoring our migratory shorebirds and waterfowl to make sure the status quo remains.
“We collect information on the disease status of a range of species including wild birds, marine mammals, fish and insects and ensure that any micro-organisms identified pose no threat to the New Zealand ecosystem, livestock and public health,” says Susan.
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News: Animal Care Celebrates World Vet Day in Nigeria
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 04:21 PM
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 Animal Care Services Konsult Nigeria Limited is an industry leader in the Nigerian livestock sub-sector. The company has investments in poultry, fish farming, commercial feed milling, procurement and distribution of veterinary medicaments (Allopathic and Herbal), Vaccines, Poultry Cages and also provides extension services in poultry and fish husbandry, diseases diagnosis and control. With over 20 veterinarians on her payroll, Animal Care is the largest private employer of veterinarians in Nigeria.
At Animal Care, we are celebrating the World Veterinary Day in a special way. At 10 a.m. on Saturday 26 April, 2008, we shall host a Variety Show at our headquarters complex located at Ogere Remo, Ogun State. Our variety show will focus on the Role of the Veterinary Profession in Poultry and Aquaculture Production.
The programme shall feature:
- Lectures and presentations on how the veterinary profession adds great value to poultry and aquaculture production. Dr Tayo Babalobi of the University of Ibadan shall speak on the Diversity of the Veterinary Profession. Dr Peter Lazarus of our Health & Nutrition Division shall speak on the Role of the Vet in Promoting Poultry Production; while Dr Dotun Oladele of our Poultry And Aquaculture Disease Diagnosis and Control Laboratory shall speak on the Role of the Vet in Promoting Aquaculture Production.
- Exhibition of veterinary products, devices and technology for poultry and aquaculture production.
- Quiz Competition and Free Raffle Draw with lots of prizes to be won.
We have invited farmers, students, input suppliers and members of the general public to the show. The National President of the Catfish Farmers Association of Nigeria, Mr Tayo Akingbolagun, and the Chairman of the Poultry Association of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Jide Olaniyan are also expected to grace the event as guests of honour.
Pre-event newspaper announcements have been made in national and regional media, while radio announcements on the state FM station are being aired for a number of days. On the D-Day, we are sponsoring a commemorative message of felicitation to be published in Saturday Punch, a leading national newspaper.
World Vet Day 2008 … Celebrating the diversity of a noble profession.
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News: Veterinary training put empty nester in good stead for role at ‘kiwi creche’
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 04:15 PM
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The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Cathy Mitchell who runs a kiwi creche.
 Cathy, who works two days a week on the mainland as a dairy cattle veterinarian for Hikurangi Veterinary Clinic, says her veterinary training has put her in good stead for her other job, as ranger for Matakohe Limestone Island’s ‘kiwi creche’.
Cathy says when her children left home she and her husband thought life as rangers on the predator-free island seemed like a great next step. Her experience as a veterinarian opened new doors for her and made the transition to island life much easier.
“My knowledge as a veterinarian makes assessing the health of the kiwi and other animals effortless, and microchipping the native residents for tracking is a breeze,” she says.
When not busy trapping stoats and rats to maintain the island’s predator-free status, Cathy and Peter play an important role in monitoring the progress of the four resident breeding kiwi adults, their chicks, and the 20 young kiwis brought over from the mainland.
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News: Not your ordinary day job for veterinarian
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 04:14 PM
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The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Franklin Zoo director Helen Schofield.
Waking at dawn to feed monkeys and check on lions is not a typical start to the average veterinarian’s day, says Helen, but the rewards are just as great.
As a veterinarian, Helen says there is a mountain of opportunities and different areas of practice available these days.
“For anyone with an interest in animal health and welfare with a difference, a career working with wildlife and exotic animals at zoos or sanctuaries can be incredibly worthwhile.”
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News: Global responsibilities for animal welfare
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 03:58 PM
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BVA President calls on the veterinary community to sign up to UDAW
World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April and this week (Saturday 26 April) around the world, from Sudan to Taiwan and Nepal to Canada, veterinarians will be celebrating the profession’s diversity and its contributions to human and animal health and welfare.
 The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is using WVD to showcase the global role of the veterinary profession in raising standards of animal welfare by signing up to the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). Demonstrating its commitment to animal welfare, the BVA has formally supported the UDAW. The Declaration, which represents the world’s first international agreement on animal welfare, recognises that sentient animals are capable of pain and suffering, deserving consideration and respect, and calls for effective animal welfare legislation to be developed and enforced around the world. It is hoped that the Declaration will ultimately be adopted by the United Nations.
BVA President Nick Blayney said: “I am delighted that BVA is supporting this vital campaign to recognise the responsibilities that humans have towards the welfare of sentient animals. I wholeheartedly endorse the inclusion within the Declaration of the ‘Five Freedoms’ as the guiding principles of animal welfare.
“I strongly believe that the veterinary profession should be part of this important global initiative, and hope that other veterinary associations around the world will sign up to this campaign. I also fully support the proposal to take the campaign to the United Nations, and hope that the Declaration will represent a huge step forward in gaining international recognition that animal welfare matters.”
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News: No Typical Day for Auckland Zoo Veterinarians
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 - 03:57 PM
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 The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Richard Jakob-Hoff, the senior veterinarian at Auckland Zoo’s New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine (NZCCM).
Castrating a hippopotamus or medicating a lion may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it’s all in a day’s work for Richard at the $4.6 million state-of-the-art facility – the first national centre for conservation medicine in the world.
The centre has a public viewing gallery which offers visitors clear views into the centre's laboratory, large treatment room and operating theatre.
“We’ve become one of the zoo’s exhibits,” says Richard.
“One of the really nice things about our work is that we get to talk to people and explain what we’re doing and why.”
Veterinarians at the centre undertake research, diagnostic work and specialised teaching to promote native species conservation and national biosecurity. Richard says conservation medicine is all about taking a holistic view, looking at the connections between the health of people, animals and the environment.
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WVA Information: Vets Celebrate Wild Side on World Veterinary Day
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The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is using World Veterinary Day to expose their wild side.
“The World Veterinary Association has designated this Saturday as World Veterinary Day to show the huge variety of work our profession is involved in,” says NZVA chief executive, Julie Hood.
“When people think of veterinarians, they often picture them working in clinics for domestic animals or on farms. In actual fact, they can be found in Government departments, research and teaching institutions and the pharmaceutical industry,” says Julie.
New Zealand veterinarians are involved in a vast range of activities from the traditional areas of animal health and welfare, to biosecurity, food safety, conservation and disaster management.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Serbia
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:05 PM
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Serbian veterinarians are celebrating the World Veterinary Day for the first time, from this year on. As a part of preparation for membership in WVA, Serbian Veterinary Society and Veterinary Chamber of Serbia initiated the celebration, aiming to establish it as a traditional veterinary event in our country.
The celebration is organized as a serial of press conferences, from the state level down to the regional centers, with the intention to elicit public attention and interest toward our profession and the work we do.
The main press event is going to be held in Belgrade, April 23rd, 11 a.m., in Serbian News Agency Press Center:
Dr. Miroslav Marinkovic, Head of Veterinary Directorate, Dr. Zoran Rasic, President of Veterinary Chamber, and Prof. Dr. Bosiljka Djuricic, President of Serbian Veterinary Society are going to convey the key messages of this year's celebration to public health and food safety, from Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Kurdistan
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:04 PM
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The Kurdistan Veterinary syndicate will celebrate the World Veterinary Day on the 29th April in Duhok gavernarate. We will organize to held a work shop on that day to discuses the enforcement of the veterinary services in Kurdistan and Iraq under the patronage of his Excellency the Minister of Agriculture. The city governor, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Head of Kurdistan Veterinary syndicate have also been invited.
Our aim from this activity is to improve the veterinary services in Kurdistan and Iraq and to give independency for the veterinary service in Kurdistan because it's over whelmed by the agriculture service with very limited.
We are also invite all Kurdistan media.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Tanzania
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:02 PM
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The Tanzania Veterinary Association (central zone) in Dodoma Municipality will mark the World Veterinary Day on 26th April, 2008 by vaccinating the dogs against a dangerous zoonotic disease - rabies and have some other medical care to such pets including cats.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 03:02 PM
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The College of Veterinary Sciences Teachers’ Association, CVSC & AH, CAU, Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram will observe the World Veterinary Day on 26th April, 2008 (Saturday).
The Day will be observed by holding seminar and quiz amongst students’ of the College. Keeping in view of recent developments in veterinary sciences, seminers on “Changing Horizon in Veterinary Sciences” will be held on the Day.
The Dean of the College, Dr. Gaj Raj Singh, will deliver the lead topic in the seminar. There will be presentaions by Dr. B. Prasad. Professor, Dept of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Dr. Saidur Rahman, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary & A.H. Extension and Dr. Sonjay Kr. Borthakur, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Parasitology. This will be followed by professional quiz amongst the students of the College.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Ghana
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 02:51 PM
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The Ghana Veterinary Medical Association, GVMA officially launched this year's World Veterinary Week Celebrations today with a Press Conference held at the Teacher's Hall, Accra, on the theme "The Diversity of the Veterinary Profession". This was performed by the Presedent of the GVMA, Dr. K. B Darkwa.
Tuesday 22nd April 2008: Radio discussion on the theme by Dr. Felicity Gyan Toninga
Wednesday 23rd April 2008: Television Panel Discussion on the theme
Thurday 24th April 2008: Outreach Program of deworming and vaccination of smal ruminants at Teiman, Greater Accra Region
Friday 25th of April 2008: Seminar on : BIOSECURITY OF EMERGING ZOONOSES IN POULTRY" at the British Council Hall, Accra.
posted by Dr. Perdita Hilary Lopes, Hon. Secretary
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 02:51 PM
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The Punjab State Veterinary Council in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry will celebrate the World Veterinary Day at Amritsar on 26th April, 2008. S. Gulzar Singh Ranike, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Punjab has kindly agreed to be the Chief Guest and Worthy S.C. Aggrawal, IAS, Financial Commissioner will preside over the function. It is expected 500 veterinarians will grace the occasion.
The technical session high-lighting the incidence and control of Zoonotic Diseases, Animal Birth Control Programme for dogs, steps to control Bird Flu will be discussed. In addition the blood samples of the Veterinarians will be tested for Brucellosis. Free Anti Rabies Vaccination Camp will be held at Hathi Gate Veterinary Hospital on the same day. Senior Retired Veterinarians from GADVASU/Animal Husbandry Department will also be honoured.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in I. R. Iran
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:29 PM
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The world veterinary day will be celebrated in I. R. IRAN by Veterinary Council of IRAN on 26th April 2008.
We celebrate this day every year to appreciate veterinary profession.
Some parts of the program we organize are as follows:
1 - Message of Dr. S. M. Aghamiri, President of Veterinary Council, I. R. IRAN.
2 - Media interviews
3 - Two workshops, on shrimp diseases and embryo transfer
4 - Signing a bilateral research agreement between Veterinary Council, I.R.IRAN and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Message of Dr. S. M. Aghamiri, President of Veterinary Council, I.R.IRAN :
On behalf of Iranian veterinarians who are all the members of Iranian Veterinary Council (IRIVC), it is a great pleasure to congratulate "The World Veterinary Day" to you, all the veterinarians and those who are working in this field around the world.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:25 PM
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The Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians' Association, Jalgaon district branch is organising " THE WORLD VETERINARY DAY-2008" by holding a blood donation camp at Jalgaon, it also extends its activity by free distribution of fruits to the patients undergoing treatment in the District General Hospital, Jalgaon (Maharashtra, India).
Under the blood donation camp, the blood samples of the donating veterinarians would be subjected to clinical pathological tests for brucellosis and other professionally related zoonotic disorders.
A gathering of Veterinarians in the district would be organised forinformal discussions to maintain the spirit of hormony and fraternity amongst veterinarians in the district.
Submitted by Dr. Ramaswami N, Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon and Dr. J. S. Narkhede. President, Maharashtra Gazetted Veterinarians Association, Jalgaon (Maharashtra, India)
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 02:24 PM
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Uttarakhand State Veterinary Service Association (India) will celebrate World Veterinary Day on 26 April 2008 at Dehradun.
On this occasion, Best Veterinarian Award will be facilitated to dedicated Vets of State Veterinary Services. A Seminar will be held on current topic of veterinary interest.
Various pharma comanies will cooperate in organising this event.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Egypt
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 04:52 PM
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The Egyptian veterinary Medical Association ( EVMA ) will celebrate the World vet. Day on the 26 th April. We organize to held a workshop on food safety in milk and meat production, the Egyptian vet. Syndicate, the General organization for vet. Services in Egypt, and the Animal Health Res. Institute are invited to participate in the workshop.
Prof. Dr. Farouk EL-Dessouk
President of EVMA
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Finland
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 04:52 PM
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The Finnish Veterinarian of the Year/Veterinary Deed of the Year
In May 6th 2008 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. The information concerning the nomination will be at the website 6th of May. The address is http://www.sell.fi, select english, select The veterinarian of the year.
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.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in India
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 04:57 PM
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State Veterinary Association ,Rajasthan, honouring the event starting April 2001.
Intas (Neovet) Pharma initiated the celebration in the country and encouraging the Vets to work for the upliftment of Veterinary Profession.
Free Animal check up camps, Technical Seminars and honouring the contribution of Vets are features in the forefront of celebration.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day in Kenya
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 01:24 PM
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The Kenya Veterinary Association is a professional membership organisation for all veterinarians in Kenya in both public and private sectors registered as veterinary surgeons under kenyan laws and we are founded on several objectives thus:
-safeguarding/guaranteeing animal health and welfare
-safeguarding welfare of its members
-maitaining the dignity of the veterinary profession
-continous veterinary education
-Local and international exchange of veterinary information
In line with the stated kva objectives and and the WVA theme of celebrating the diversity of the veterinary profession we shall carry out the following activities:
a)22nd april 2008 Tuesday in Bungoma district we shall conduct a national field day focussing on mainly livestock management where we shall vaccinate domestic animals against preventable diseases, train farmers on herd health good practices, hold public barazas with the government and political leadership on the role of the veterinarians in economic development in Kenya
b)wednesday 23/4/08 to Friday 25/4/08 at Golf hotel kakamega we shall host a three day scientific conference on topical veterinary issues in kenya ranging from veterinary private practice,the public health practice, animal welfare issues,veterinary pharmaceuticals,zoonoses,Re emerging diseases especially PPR and Avian influenza,Wildlife health management. We expect all our stakeholders who include veterinarians and technicians,animal resource industry players,university researchers,policy makers,politicians among ohers.
c)Ultimate world veterinary day celebrations at Lugari where we shall host 1000 veterinarians and technicians,10,000 farmers and other stakeholders. We expect attend to 20,000 animals as demonstrations for vaccination, good animal management practices and a public education baraza with the policy makers, association leadership and political class. We also intend to run a newspaper publicity for the events.
Dr christopher Wanga
President Kenya Veterinary Association
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day, Ghana
Posted by: JimEdwards on Monday, April 07, 2008 - 01:42 PM
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The Ghana Veterinary Medical Association [GVMA] is celebrating the World Veterinary Day in a challenging period in it's over three decade long existence.
Veterinary professionals, both surgeons and technicians, in the civil service are struggling to access adequate resources to work efficiently. Many of them are disgruntled because current policies which put them at a disadvantage.
Despite all these challenges, veterinary professionals plan, through their association, to organise a series of media talk shows, public symposium on avian influenza and climax it with a grand durbur of chiefs in the capital city of Accra.
An aggressive media publicity seems to be the only means left for veterinarians to put their numerous cases on the agenda of development for Ghana.
Long live the veterinary profession in Africa.
Long live the veterinary profession world wide.
Dr Kofi Kwansah-Flson DVM MSc
Veterinary member of GVMA
Cbuasi Ghana
Wish you the best in this wonderful world
remember, we have to build trust among people
be part of this change.
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WVA Information: Jordan
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, April 06, 2008 - 03:30 PM
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The Jordanian Veterinary Medical Association will celebrate the World Veterinary Day on the 26th April. We will organize to held a work shop on that day to discuses the enforcement of the veterinary services in Jordan under the patronage of his Excellency the Minister of Agriculture. The Ministry of Health, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan Food and Drug Administration have also been invited.
We have invited a speaker from FAO regional office to talk about OIE international standard of veterinary service. Our aim from this activity is to improve the veterinary services in Jordan and to give independency for the veterinary service in Jordan because it's over whelmed by the agriculture service with very limited resource and authority.
We are looking forward to reach some achievement for the benefit of the profession and the country through our activity during the World Veterinary Day on the 26th April.
Dr. Abdel Fattah Kilani
President of Jordanian Veterinary Medical Association
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We need a winner!
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, March 30, 2008 - 09:31 PM
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We need a national veterinary association to receive the 2008 OIE-WVA World Veterinary Day Award. If your national association is having an outstanding World Veterinary Day (WVD) celebration, please let us know about it.
Your Association may be the winner of the handsome 2008 OIE-WVA World Veterinary Day Award plaque, a distinctive certificate, and a cash prize at the 2008 World Veterinary Congress.
Last year, before the creation of the OIE-WVA WVD Award, there were several outstanding celebrations which were of award winning quality.
I know that there will be celebrations of equal or better quality this year, so let us know about your 2008 WVd celebration.
Thank you for your consideration of this wonderful award
Leon Russell,
WVA President
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News: New award promotes celebration of World Veterinary Day
Posted by: JimEdwards on Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 11:51 PM
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Every year, the AVMA promotes World Veterinary Day to the press and public while encouraging U.S. veterinary groups to celebrate the occasion on the last Saturday of April. This year, one country's celebration will receive a $1,000 award.
The World Veterinary Association established World Veterinary Day in 2000. The WVA and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recently created the World Veterinary Day Award to reward the most successful celebration of the profession by national veterinary associations alone or in cooperation with other veterinary groups.
In 2007, veterinary groups around the globe celebrated World Veterinary Day. Events in India ranged from a children's painting competition to one-day programs that provided free veterinary care. A chapter of the Nigerian VMA arranged a weeklong program to offer free rabies vaccinations for dogs. The British Veterinary Association released "The best of care," a consumer guide to professional health care for pets.
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WVA Information: World Veterinary Day Saturday 26th April
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 04:29 PM
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The theme for the World Veterinary Day 2008 is “The diversity of the veterinary profession”.
The WVA and the OIE agreed on the creation of the World Veterinary Day Award aimed at rewarding the most successful celebration of the veterinary profession by national veterinary associations, alone, or in cooperation with any other selected veterinary body.
The first WVA-OIE World Veterinary Day Award will be given at the 29th World Veterinary Congress in Vancouver on 27-31 July 2008.
A total of US$ 1,000 prize money will be donated equally by WVA and OIE to the Award winner. Toolkit for applicants can be requested to the World Veterinary Association at BS@ddd.dk. Applications should be submitted to the same address by 1 May 2008.
Please start your planning now and send your plans for publication on the WVA website. Read more in English, French or Spanish ...
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WVA Information: WVA-OIE World Veterinary Day Award
Posted by: JimEdwards on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 03:16 PM
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 As we have entered the new Millennium new and exciting challenges are facing the veterinary profession. The traditional and fundamental role of direct animal health care is being widened to issues such as the prevention and control of trans-boundary infectious diseases, veterinary public health including food safety and animal welfare. New demands for involvement of the profession also include bio-security and the protection of the world's bio-diversity.
World Veterinary Day was instigated by the World Veterinary Association in 2000 to be celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April. World Veterinary Day is a unique opportunity to highlight the different roles veterinarians play and to illustrate their importance for our society today in facing new challenges.
The WVA and the OIE agreed on the creation of the World Veterinary Day Award aimed at rewarding the most successful celebration of the veterinary profession by national veterinary associations, alone, or in cooperation with any other selected veterinary body.
The theme for the World Veterinary Day 2008 will be “The diversity of the veterinary profession” and the first WVA-OIE World Veterinary Day Award will be given at the 29th World Veterinary Congress in Vancouver on 27-31 July 2008.
A total of US$ 1,000 prize money will be donated equally by WVA and OIE to the Award winner. Toolkit for applicants can be requested to the World Veterinary Association at BS@ddd.dk. Applications should be submitted to the same address by 1 May 2008.
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News: World Veterinary Day in Japan "2007 Thanks to animals Day"
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 09:52 PM
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"2007 Thanks to Animals Day" , World Veterinary Day in Japan, was held at Tokyo Metropolitan Office Plaza in Shinjuku, Tokyo on October 7th 2007.
World Veterinary Day (WVD) is held annually on the last Saturday of April around the world. However, April is very busy month in Japan, because it is beginning of the fiscal year and academic year. We decided to hold the event not in spring but in autumn under such circumstances.
It was blessed with fine weather and large attendance. Prof. Dr. Yamane, President of Japan Veterinary Medical Association, gave a welcoming speech highlighting the reasons for organizing this event and commented "The global role of the veterinary profession has been getting more important."
To promote knowledge of the veterinary work among the public, various attractions were carried out in the venue and the detail of the event were broadcasted on television.
A small animal practitioner shows how to contact with animals to children.
Exhibition on disaster relief dog's job.
Filming of TV program with popular movie stars and singers
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WVA Information: Presentation to the 75th General Session of OIE, Paris, 22nd May 2007
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 02:40 PM
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Dr. Leon H. Russell, President, World Veterinary Association presented a brief report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
Dr Russell thanked Dr. Vallat, Director General, for his support of the 2002 collaborative agreement between the OIE and the WVA in areas of mutual interest. These include the role of the veterinary profession in animal health and animal welfare; and the relationships between “non-official’ private veterinarians, paraprofessionals and “official” veterinary services; and, control and eradication of avian influenza (HPAI).
The new activities of the WVA include an area of greater activity, which are of interest to the OIE. One of the up most importances is an increased focus on current animal welfare issues that can be affected by global veterinary medicine. The WVA just launched the Veterinary Animal Welfare Network or VAWN. Using the WVA website, the VAWN will communicate animal welfare matters to the global veterinary community.
President Russell presented the WVA’s celebration of an annual World Veterinary Day (WVD), which has contributed to a positive public image of the veterinarian’s activity in animal health and animal welfare issues. Since 2000, there has been an annual celebration to recognize the veterinary medical widely throughout the world. On 28 April 2007, it was celebrated from Pakistan to Ghana, from India to New Zealand, and from Nepal to the USA.
 The WVA and OIE have now agreed on the creation of the World Veterinary Day Award to recognize the most successful celebration of the veterinary profession by national veterinary associations, alone, or in cooperation with any other selected veterinary body. The first WVA/OIE World Veterinary Day Award will be selected in 2008, and it will be based on the theme “Celebrate Our Diversity”
There will be a tool kit for a guide to the WVD Award. The Applicants should use “tool kit” to create events that reach an audience not reached by traditional events. These events should be public events, organized with support of the media, open days, competitions, or any event that could create attention and get the messages out to a large number of people.
The WVD Award criteria are as follows:
-Subject addressed to celebrate the event, specific audience for which it was organized and the attendance rate.
-Press coverage received
-Number of non veterinarians and veterinarians attracted to event
-Proposed actions to be taken as a follow up
The WVD activities of the events should be oriented towards:
-Strengthen the veterinary profession and national veterinary services against natural or intentional biological disasters.
-Animal production food safety: the role of the veterinarian at farm, abattoirs, agro-industries, and entire food chain.
-Veterinarians in the provision of animal health services: from companion animals to farm animals and wildlife.
-National veterinary associations: the role of private veterinarian and his/her relationship to the national veterinary services. (There is need for increased communication and bonding between the national veterinary associations and national Veterinary Services to help facilitate rapid identification, response and elimination of newly emerging diseases.)
The WVA/OIE World Veterinary Award will consist of US$ 1,000 prize money and a WVD Award plaque. The Award will be presented at the OIE Symposium of 2008 World Veterinary Congress, July 27-31, 2008 in Vancouver
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News: Veterinarian is a doctor of all living beings except human beings
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 01:05 AM
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On the eve of World Veterinary Day, Faculty staff and students of Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan discussed the Role of veterinarian in the Society. It was resolved that “Veterinarian is a doctor of all living beings except human beings”. In this perspective various roles veterinarian is playing or has to play in the society were tailored:
* Animal health issue/Treatment of sick animals: He/she is working for the welfare of the poultry, livestock, wildlife, marine, etc. He/she has to look after its health, production and reproduction.
* Production of good quality products: For the production of good quality products, a veterinarian is not only playing his/her role for animal health but also striving hard for the production of good quality animal products and byproducts for the welfare of humans.
* Work for public health safety: Not only animal health and production is important for veterinarian but public health is also of prime importance for veterinarian. He/she is trying utmost efforts for the public health wherever he/she is.
* Surveillance of transboundary animal diseases (TADs): All animal diseases have the potential to adversely affect human populations by reducing the quantity and quality of food, other livestock products (hides, skins, fibers) and animal power (traction, transport) that can be obtained from a given quantity of resources and by reducing people's assets. Of these, transboundary animal diseases tend to have the most serious consequences. TADs are epidemic diseases which are highly contagious or transmissible and have the potential for very rapid spread, irrespective of national borders, causing serious socio-economic and possibly public health consequences. Therefore, veterinarians in their own countries are trying to combat these diseases.
* Legislation: Various clauses of legislation about the welfare of animals, poultry, wildlife and experimental animals are the responsibilities of veterinarians. Cruelty with animals and birds is not humanly, therefore, veterinarians in Pakistan are trying at their own level as well as at government level so that legislation should be implemented for the safeguard of the animals.
* Animal welfare: As mentioned earlier “Veterinarian is a doctor of all living beings except human beings”, therefore, animal welfare is the primary responsibility of a “Vet” which is are playing effectively. Human population pressures, habitat loss, environmental degradation and illegal hunting in have resulted in the loss of biodiversity and near extinction of certain wildlife species. Appropriate management of biodiversity would lay the foundations for a more positive future for the rural people. Veterinary profession contributes positively to animal health management.
* Human resource development: In addition to disease management, health care, Veterinary Institutions are engaged in the development of manpower including Veterinary and para-veterinary training.
* Miscellaneous roles: Words like economist, conservator, and anthropologist seem very little but have very vast meanings which veterinarians in their own capacity in every country are playing.
Employment opportunities for veterinarians in Pakistan
1. Livestock and Dairy Development Department (L&DD)
2. Agricultural banks
3. As Food biochemists in food industry as quality controller.
4. Veterinarians are also serving private poultry sector, commercial poultry farms, feed mills, hatcheries, breeding farms, etc.
5. As a Quarantine officer
6. In various capacities in Atomic Energy Commission.
7. National Institute of Health (NIH)
8. Brook’s hospital
9. Many others, like SPCO
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News: World Veterinary Day in Indonesia
Posted by: JimEdwards on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 04:46 PM
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For the first time, Indonesia was involved in the celebration of World Veterinary Day (WVD). The celebration was conducted for three hours (09.00 – 12.00 am) on Saturday 28th of April 2007 at Horse Statue Square of Monas National Monument in Jakarta. The celebration was organized by Center for Indonesian Veterinary Analytical Studies (CIVAS) in partnership with Association of Veterinary University Student of Indonesia (IMAKAHI).
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News: Celebration of the World Veterinary Day in Nepal
Posted by: JimEdwards on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 04:17 PM
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It is our great pleasure to mention here that Nepal Veterinary Association celebrated World Veterinary Day with the theme "Celebrate Our Diversity" on April 28, 2007.
Following programs were organized on the auspicious occasion of World Veterinary Day in Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal and in Chitwan, most potential area for livestock and poultry development of Nepal.
 1. Morning procession: A morning procession was Organized in Kathmandu metropolish. The procession was started from Veterinary Complex, Tripureswor and concluded in Maitighar Mandala. About 200 people-vets, para-vets, vet. students had participated in the precession. During concluding session representatives from participating organizations highlighted on the diversified role of veterinary profession.
Similar procession was organized by Nepal Veterinary Association, Chitwan Chapter. The procession was started from Chauvishkothi of Bharatpur and ended in Pulchowk of Narayangarh. Veterinarians, Veterinary students and students from several polytechnique institute had participated in the procession.
2. Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination and Health Camps: Free anti-rabies vaccination camps were organized in 20 private veterinary clinics and four government offices – Central Veterinary Hospital and three District Livestock Services Office of Kathmandu valley from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on April 28, 2007. 200 dogs (stray Plus pet) were vaccinated against rabies.
Free small animal health camp was organized at Lion's Chowk of Narayangarh. Free health check up and treatment of 26 pets were done.
3. Interaction program: An interaction program with journalists were organized in Reporters' Club, Putalisadak, Kathmandu. Significant number of journalists were present there. President, Nepal Veterinary Association, Chairman, Nepal Veterinary Council and Representative of OIE, Nepal Government highlighted on the role of veterinarians on food security, food safety, zoonoses, treatment of animals and birds, poverty reduction etc. The program was useful in increasing awareness on the diversified role of veterinarians among media people.
Dr. K. B. Shrestha
General secretary
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News: 2007 World Veterinary Day Celebration in Taiwan
Posted by: JimEdwards on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 02:55 AM
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On April 28th, The World Veterinary Day 2007 in Taiwan Celebration Ceremony and International Advancing Knowledge Forum was held at the International Conference Center of National Taiwan University Teaching Hospital. More than eight hundred participants, including both domestic and international veterinarians, experts, students and sponsors, attended this two-day Forum.
The 14th Council Meeting of WVA (World Veterinary Association) and the 28th Council Meeting of FAVA (Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations) were also held On April 28th in Taipei 101 building. WVA president, Dr. Russell opened the WVA Council Meeting in the morning and then councilors got through a successful meeting. Almost all councilors of WVA attended the meeting and had many positive and constructive discussions and decisions. The FAVA Council Meeting was directed by FAVA President Jim Edwards, and councilors had an abundant discussion in developing FAVA affairs. Every country member also updated their country report.
 There were 15 speakers from 8 countries delivered more than 100 hours lectures in popular topics. Scholars like Dr. Sheri Ross from U.S. presented ‘Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease’, Prof. Abdul Rahman from India presented ‘ Animal Welfare: Asian Countries Perspective’; Dr. Bob Stevenson from UK delivered “BSE-the UK Experience”, Dr. Jim Edwards from New Zealand presented “The Veterinary and Animal Welfare: a Global Perspective”, Prof. Hsiang-Jung Tsai from Taiwan presented ‘Prevention and Control of Avain Influenza’, Prof. Russell delivered “Rabies: Old and New Problem”, Japanese Prof. Aoki presented ‘The Culture for Law of Animal Protection in Japan’, Dr. Jacques Fontain from Belgium presented ‘Management of Canine Atopic Dermatitis’, Dr. Yoshihisa Yamane delivered “New Medical and New Surgical Therapy for Canine Cardiac Disease”…….All eight hundred plus guests |
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