World Veterinary Association

08/08/2024

➡️WVA just published an update of its Factsheet on Welfare of Farmed Fish! 🐟🐠
Aquaculture production is increasing by 6-8% annually to meet the needs of a rapidly growing global human population and while research has demonstrated that fish are sentient, they are rarely afforded the same level of protection as sentient terrestrial animals.
📣WVA promotes the development and enforcement of appropriate national welfare standards and regulations for aquaculture, training in aquatic veterinary medicine and investment in education and capacity-building to ensure proper care, welfare, and management of aquatic animals.
Read the Factsheet: https://worldvet.org/news/wvas-updated-factsheet-on-farmed-fish/

05/08/2024

➡️ The Essential Veterinary Medicines List (EVML) is looking for experts on and to assist in the review process of the draft list we have prepared. This is part of its Phase 2 expansion to include the two species! 🐓🐇

❗️ Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve access to essential veterinary medicines and promote global animal health.

📨 If you are an expert in poultry or rabbits, or know someone who is, please contact the WVA at [email protected] and send over CV and a short motivation statement.

Read more: https://worldvet.org/news/call-for-experts-on-rabbits-and-poultry-for-the-essential-veterinary-medicines-list-evml/

31/07/2024

🤜🤛 The WVA Council for the 2024-2026 term met in-person in The Hague, The Netherlands, this month, for a two-day meeting.
Executive members enjoyed a much anticipated session of onboarding with several interactive moments and fulfilled multiple business and administrative decisions.

The Council and the Secretariat are highly focused on taking the WVA to new heights and discussed several points related to the development of the upcoming WVA Strategy.

29/07/2024

➡ The WVA Animal Welfare Working Group and World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) are happy to announce the publication to their joint Position Statement on the Role of Veterinarians in Aquatic Animal Health. 🦀 🐟 🦐 🐙 🐠🪼
The WVA and WAVMA urge their members to engage with authorities and statutory bodies to improve the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine in the field of aquatic animals; restricting such practice to licensed/registered veterinarians and veterinary paraprofessionals who work under the supervision of veterinarians.
Read the statement: https://worldvet.org/policies/

19/06/2024

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓Today we continue with the announcement of the from the regions of and and who got a WVA/MSD Scholarship grant!
Congratulations to all on this amazing achievement!
WVA President Dr John de Jong stated «I am confident that students not only greatly appreciate recognition of their achievements but are especially thankful for the financial support that these funds provide. The WVA recognizes the need to invest in our future colleagues who will join us in providing the essential health services and the breadth and depth that are provided by our noble profession.»

We thank again to MSD for making this project possible!

18/06/2024

➡️WVA is happy to announce the recipients of the WVA/MSD Scholarship programme! We attributed a total of 80 Scholarships of 2500 USD across 43 different countries, from Asia and Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, chosen from over 600 applications.
👩‍🎓👨‍🎓Today we start with the from the regions of Africa and Middle East and North Africa - congratulations to all recipients!
These scholarships are a recognition of academic achievements and will aid in the development of future veterinary careers. We express our thanks to MSD for making this project possible.

Join us in congratulating all the students!

Tomorrow we'll share who were the recipients from Asian and Oceania and Latin America!

17/06/2024

WVA attended the General Assembly of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), in Crete, Greece, between 13 and 15th of June.
A lot more than routine business was discussed and shared, from Animal Welfare to Public Health as well as Medicines, including a session on 'Antibiotic-free' production.
Current veterinary medicine practices in France and in Greece got the spotlight in different moments and veterinary virtual care had its own dedicated session!
WVA President Dr John de Jong had the opportunity to showcase WVA's recent activities and upcoming projects.

05/06/2024

Today is and WVA is proud to eco UN Environment Programme in calling everyone to be part of the solution and create a sustainable future for all.
What footprint will we leave on Earth? How can we make more attainable?

Join take action for a livable planet in the future: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global

30/05/2024

WVA had the pleasure to meet the new Director General of World Organisation for Animal Health Dr Emmanuelle Soubeyran, in a joint meeting at the WOAH General Session.
WVA President Dr John de Jong congratulated her for her recent election, wished her a successful mandate and expressed WVA's commitment to working hand in hand towards One Health implementation and visibility of the veterinary profession as part of everyone's health.
Along with the WOAH Deputy Director Dr Jean-Philippe Dop we discussed WVA's and WOAH's further involvement in several projects. Many good things to come!

27/05/2024

WVA is at the celebrating and strengthening the great and long standing partnership!
Also celebrating the attribution of WOAH's Gold Medal to our newly elected Councillor, Dr Mark Schipp, for his longstanding commitment to animal health and One Health!
Join us in congratulating both!

World Organisation for Animal Health

16/05/2024

The WVA President was yesterday at the hearing at the United Nations!
Multistakeholder Hearing on Antimicrobial Resistance. Dr. de Jong proposed that the AMR Declaration to be in September should include measures to:

▶️ strengthen animal health systems, ensuring they are well-regulated and supported by expertly trained professionals
▶️ promote the transformation of agrifood systems to good husbandry practices to reduce antimicrobial usage while optimising both animal health and welfare
▶️ and ensure access to safe and effective veterinary medicines

More: https://worldvet.org/news/wva-president-at-the-amr-hearing-at-the-united-nations/

remains a significant health, listed as one of the top 10 global public health threats - government, policy makers and health professions need to collaborate to implement concrete actions.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
World Organisation for Animal Health
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27/04/2024

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27/04/2024

Did you know that veterinarians aren't just all about animals? They're essential health workers! 🐾

Their competencies are integral to overall health, as veterinary science not only promotes animal well-being but also contributes to human physical, mental, and social well-being.

Veterinarians undergo comprehensive medical training and are responsible for promoting public health, food safety and security, making their role indispensable in safeguarding communities.

Join us in thanking the dedicated vets at the Cape of SPCA for their contribution to human health and well-being too!

World Veterinary Association

27/04/2024

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) created World Veterinary Day in 2000 as a celebration of the veterinary profession. This year’s theme is “Veterinarians are essential health workers.” An often overlooked part of veterinary medicine is the connection between animal health and physical, mental, and social health of humans. To everyone in the veterinary profession, thank you & Happy World Veterinary Day!
Learn more about the interconnected web of health here: https://www.cdc.gov/onehealth/index.html

27/04/2024

Today, on , we celebrate the dedication and compassion of vets working tirelessly around the globe to protect animal health and welfare and public health. Thank you for all you do and for your contribution to protecting and improving health on both a local and global scale.

We look forward to sharing our exciting honours and awards announcement next week, so do keep an eye out!

27/04/2024

27/04/2024

The AVMA proudly joins the World Veterinary Association, HealthforAnimals, and colleagues from around the world in celebrating World Veterinary Day. The 2024 theme is "Veterinarians are essential health workers."

Today's veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people. They work hard to address the health and welfare needs of every species of animal. Veterinarians also play critical roles in environmental protection, research, food safety, and public health. Thank you to all the veterinarians around the world!

27/04/2024

27/04/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day 2024

“Veterinarians Are Essential Health Workers”

27th April 2024

27/04/2024

27/04/2024

🥳Happy World Veterinary Day!

👏Today we celebrate the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the world!

🐾We celebrate the important contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals, people, and the environment!

🌍Veterinarians work hard to address the health and welfare needs of every species of animal, and also play critical roles in environmental protection, research, food safety, and public health!

👩🏼‍💼👨🏼‍💼Veterinary professionals are highly trusted professionals spanning multiple fields, with expertise in livestock, wildlife and pet health and welfare, epidemiology, public health and the environment.

🙌🤝Today, Vets for Climate Action sincerely thanks all of the veterinarians, and veterinary professionals across Australia and the world!
World Veterinary Association

27/04/2024

is dedicated to the theme 'Veterinarians are essential health workers'.
Each year the WVA Council chooses a theme that recognises and rewards the profession.
This year take a moment to tell all what makes you essential!

26/04/2024

On World Veterinary Day, WMA recognizes the role of veterinarians as essential health professionals who work tirelessly to control zoonotic diseases, safeguarding both animal and human populations: https://ow.ly/iRjJ50Rp4w8

26/04/2024

We want to make visible the areas of the veterinarians’ work that often remain invisible to the society and the individuals that do them. We invite all veterinarians to show who they are by taking part in the ‘Of Course’ Campaign’.