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Veterinary Day 2010

Saturday, 24th April, 2010

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WVA-OIE World Veterinary Day AWARD 2010
World Veterinary Day was first celebrated by the World Veterinary Association in 2001 and is celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April. In 2008 the WVA and the World Organisation for Animal Health (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 2010 Award will be delivered at the 78th OIE World Assembly to be held in Paris, France on 23-28 May 2010.

The prize: US$ 1,000 will be donated to the winner.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
National veterinary associations that celebrate World veterinary day alone or in cooperation with others can participate in the competition of being selected WVD award winner of the year by sending in a completed application form (see instructions below).

THEME FOR THE YEAR 2010
One World, One Health: more cooperation between veterinarians and physicians

The much publicised concept "One World, One Health" indicates that the world has awakened to the link between animal diseases and public health.

It has long been known that 60% of known infectious diseases are common to humans and animals (whether domestic or wild); 75% of recent emerging human diseases came from animals and 80% of the pathogens that could potentially be used in bioterrorism are zoonotic. It is also known that human populations need a regular diet of protein particularly from milk, eggs or meat, and that a deficiency can also be a public health problem.

The unprecedented movement of commodities and people between nations provides opportunities for pathogens to spread and multiply. Further, climate change can enable pathogens to extend their range, notably through vectors, such as insects colonising new areas that up until a few years ago were too cold for them to survive the winter.

The only way to minimize the impact of these new hazards is to adapt the existing systems of animal and public health governance at world, regional and national levels in a harmonised and coordinated manner. From the animal health perspective, "One World, One Health" should eventually lead all countries to make a firm commitment to establishing mechanisms for the early detection of disease outbreaks, as well as allowing rapid implementation, by veterinarians, of any required preventive or therapeutic measure directed to animals.

From the human health perspective, "One World, One Health" should induce all countries to adopt a united approach by veterinarians and human physicians for the control of zoonotic diseases, especially with regard to the prevention and post-exposure treatment of these diseases.

The 2010 Award will reward the veterinary association that best publicises the theme by involving all stakeholders in the organisation of events along with all other stakeholders such as the media and the general public.

TOOLKIT FOR APPLICANTS
This could be accomplished via public events organised with support of the media, open days, competitions or any event that creates attention and delivers a message to a large number of people in an interesting, entertaining and stimulating way (using, for example, musical and gastronomic events as a support).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
The application for the award must include:
- Name of the individual veterinarian representing the veterinary association involved
- Country and e-mail address
- Number of veterinarians members of the applicant association
- The specific audience attending the event and the attendance rate
- Press coverage received
- Number of non veterinarians and veterinarians attracted to the event
- Number of stakeholders involved in the organisation of the event and number of stakeholders attracted to the event
- Proposed actions to be taken as a follow up

SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Copies of posters, stickers, photographs, press releases, TV spots etc.

HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted by 1 May 2010 to the World Veterinary Association: secretariat@worldvet.org

World Veterinary Day - 2009

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The theme for the World Veterinary Day 2009  is “Veterinarians and Livestock Farmers: a winning
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25 April 2009

QLD and NSW residents should prepare animals for flooding

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The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) advises flood-hit communities in inland Queensland and northern New South Wales to be prepared not only for their own safety but for their animal’s welfare as well.

While many residents are facing the challenge of cleaning up there are still many communities under increased risk of further flooding, particularly in areas such as Roma, Charleville, Mitchell and St George in Queensland.

AVA President Dr Barry Smyth said that in addition to planning for flooding ourselves, it’s important to make arrangements for animals as well.

“Preparing ahead of time and acting quickly can be the best way to keep yourself, your family, and your animals out of harm’s way,” Dr Smyth said.

“Be prepared for possible disruption to services, including power, water and phone lines for extended periods of time. Bring pets inside and move horses and livestock to safe ground,” he said.

Pet insurance axe a huge blow to responsible pet owners

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Veterinary associations are highlighting consumer guidance on pet insurance following news reports that thousands of pets have been left uninsured by Lloyds TSB and Halifax pulling out of the pet insurance market.

Lloyds TSB has stopped renewing policies from 1st February and Halifax stopped on 24th September 2011 leaving more than 50,000 policy holders looking for cover, according to reports.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) recommends that pet owners whose policies are affected should speak to their own vets as soon as possible to discuss existing treatment, alternative treatment options, and future insurance cover.

The BVA is also refuting claims by the insurance companies that rising veterinary fees are to blame. Although pet insurance claims have increased over the years this is due to improvements in technology and medicines meaning that more can be done for individual animals. Veterinary inflation has remained relatively stable.

The BVA and its division, the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS), worked with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to produce a Pet Insurance Consumer Guide. The Guide explains the benefits of pet insurance, the different types of policy, and outlines a number of areas to consider.

Commenting, Carl Padgett, President of the BVA, said:
“This is a huge blow to thousands of responsible owners who have pet insurance but are having it taken away from them through no fault of their own.

“We advise owners to speak to their vet as soon as possible to discuss the treatment of ongoing conditions and, if necessary, alternative treatment options. Clients may also be eligible for support from one of the animal welfare charities.

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High levels of food insecurity in South Sudan

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Millions of people in South Sudan will face hunger this year if urgent action is not taken according to a joint report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme. The report is based on the joint Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission to South Sudan, conducted in the world’s newest nation.

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Internationally acclaimed animal trainer comes to Australia

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The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) will bring together veterinarians, veterinarian nurses, animal trainers and pet industry professionals from around the nation for two days with world renowned animal behaviourist Bob Bailey, who will share his unique insights into the fundamentals of animal training this weekend.

This is Bob’s first visit to Australia. He is well known for his method of teaching animal training techniques through training chickens. He has provided chicken training seminars where trainers teach poultry to discriminate between shapes, to navigate an obstacle course and to link behaviours together.

Bob’s philosophy on animal training is “simple but not easy” and he has been applying this in the training of animals and teaching of animal trainers for more than half a century.

AVA President Dr Barry Smyth said the conference provided an exciting opportunity for animal behaviour professionals in Australia to hear first-hand from such a prominent expert in the field.

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Saving the snow leopard with stem cells

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The survival of the endangered snow leopard is looking promising thanks to Monash University scientists who have, for the first time, produced embryonic stem-like cells from the tissue of an adult leopard.

Never before have induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which share many of the useful properties of embryonic stem cells, been generated from a member of the cat family. The breakthrough raises the possibility of cryopreservation of genetic material for future cloning and other assisted reproduction techniques. The study, published in Theriogenology, is part of the PhD project of Rajneesh Verma, supervised by Dr Paul Verma, both from the Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR).

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Ageing populations pose health-care challenges

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Shrinking fertility rates and longer lives are changing demographics of countries worldwide increasing the proportion of elderly people. This challenges not only the health-care funding for older people, but also attitudes towards ageing itself. This article from the WHO Bulletin focuses on ageing and health which will be the theme of World Health Day on 7 April 2012.

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New clue in battle against Australian Hendra virus: African bats have antibodies that neutralize deadly virus

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A new study on African bats provides a vital clue for unravelling the mysteries in Australia's battle with the deadly Hendra virus. The study focused on an isolated colony of straw-coloured fruit bats on islands off the west coast of central Africa. By capturing the bats and collecting blood samples, scientists discovered these animals have antibodies that can neutralise deadly viruses known in Australia and Asia.

The paper was published 12 January, in the journal PLoS ONE, and is a collaboration of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge, the Zoological Society of London and the CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory. Hendra virus in Australia and Nipah virus in Asia are carried by fruit bats and sporadically "spill over" into people with tragic consequences.

The findings of the new study are significant as they yield valuable insights for our understanding of how these viruses persist in bat populations.

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The Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare newsletter: week 27 January - 3 February 2012

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