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World Veterinary Day 2005
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) , originally established in 1863, is celebrating the contributions of the veterinary profession worldwide, with World Veterinary Day to be held on Saturday 30 April, 2005 . The WVA is not only the oldest international professional organisation but today the recognised representative of the veterinary profession on a global level and in all major world organisations such as the United Nations and bodies such as the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); (WHO); Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the (WTO). This recognition enables the WVA to participate in international veterinary and related policy formulation, a status no other international or regional veterinary body enjoys. In the middle of the first decade of the 21st Century, the veterinary profession is faced with crucial decisions as to its future role and relevance in the society the profession serves and in the broader context of the sustainability of the finite environment all living things on our earth depend upon. The profession must clearly identify the most fundamental and important social issues such as public health, food safety and environmental security and face up to the global challenge of biological security. The most important issues confronting the veterinary profession are Food Safety and Food Security, Emerging and Re-emerging Animal Diseases and Zoonoses, Animal Welfare and Sustainable Environment. Thus the WVA suggests to its members to celebrate World Veterinary Day 2005 under the theme "Veterinarians meeting the needs of Society" The advent of globalization, combined with the ease and tremendous increase in volume of passengers of air-travel and hence the international movement of peoples, animals and animal products, greatly contributes to the emergence of animal diseases. Implementation of animal welfare standards will require the traditional involvement of the veterinary community, and of other key stakeholders in industry and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) who may have little knowledge of animal welfare science, but who are keenly interested in being actively involved on the subject. Veterinarians have a special and legitimate role to play in animal welfare because this involves the relation between animals and human beings. Veterinarians are in the best position to offer a balanced view between ethical social demands and scientific knowledge. This year it will be the fifth time that World Veterinary Day is celebrated around the world. Apart from using this opportunity for continuous professional development courses in order to provide services of the highest possible standard to its clients, the veterinary profession highlights on this day its manifold contributions to the health and well-being of man and animal. Such activities range from clinical veterinary medicine, zoonosis control and public health, disease prevention seminars, animal health workshops, "open doors " activities at clinics, hospitals and veterinary schools to information on bio-medical research and Good Veterinary Practice and Quality Management. In 2005 there will be for the first time an award by WVA and the OIE in recognition of the most successful World Veterinary Day activity. Hence, I would appreciate your commitment to and participation in World Veterinary Day celebrations and also getting feedback on events having taken place. Let us also be mindful on this day of the tragic loss of life of humans and the devastation caused to habitats and environments by the disastrous tsunami event on 26 December 2004 in Southeast Asia, the islands in the Indian Ocean and countries along the eastern seaboard of Africa. Unknown numbers of animals perished and the livelihood of people due to the loss of animals is seriously compromised. I extend my best wishes to all veterinarians around the world for a very successful World Veterinary Day. May this day not only provide the general public with a better understanding of our multi-facetted activities and responsibilities, but also promote intra-professional fellowship and friendship on local, national, regional or international level. May World Veterinary Day also re-affirm understanding for each other and the respect for the different cultures and religious beliefs around the world. Dr. Herbert Schneider The Fifth World Veterinary Day in Japan The Japanese Association of World Veterinary Day will host the Fifth World Veterinary Day in Japan. This meeting is held to inform the public about the role of veterinarians who are contributing to save life of various animals and protect natural environment. This friendly meeting contains some lectures and a social gathering between veterinarians and citizens. Many veterinary students will support us as volunteers. Attendance fee: Free Everyone including students and non-veterinary citizens are welcomed! “Nature and Animals, and Veterinarians” 10:30 10:45 11:15 11:45 11:55 12:45 14:00 Host: Please contact : |
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