Closing Ceremony World Veterinary Year Vet – 2011

13 Oct 2011 15:00


13 October 2011, 3.00 to 5.00 pm
Cape Town, South Africa

15.00 Welcome and Opening
Dr F. Kechrid, Vice-President WVA

15.05 Summary Vet – 2011 activities around the globe
Dr J-F. Chary, President of the Coordination Committee of Vet - 2011

15.20 Intermezzo

15.30 Dr B. Vallat, Director General OIE, President Vet-2011
Vet - 2011: Veterinary Services a global public good

15.45 Statement (on behalf of) Mrs Dr M. Chan Director – General WHO

15.50 Statement (on behalf of) Dr Jacques Diouf Director - General FAO

15.55 Vet - 2011: working together to One Health
Round table chaired by Dr D. Landals, Vice-President WVA
WMA, CIWF, IFAP, WSPA, Wildlife organisation, schools………etc.

16.20 Presentation World Veterinary Day Award by Dr Tj. Jorna , President WVA

16.25 Intermezzo

16.35 Vet - 2011 and the future
Contributions from young vets and veterinary students from around the world chaired by Prof G.E. Swan, (tbc) dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Science in Onderstepoort (SA)

17.00 Closing of Vet – 2011 by Dr Tj. Jorna President WVA

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