WVA Newsletter 40

World Veterinary Association Newsletter June 2013

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Newsletter No. 40 – June 2013

From the President

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, The WVA EXCOM and Council is now at half term since its election in Cape Town and our profession is welcoming a new challenge with the celebration of the 150th anniversary and the organisation of the 31st World veterinary congress and the 2nd

WVA Summit in Prague from 17th to 20th September, 2013. This world event will also honour one distinguished colleague veterinarian with the prestigious John Gamgee Award.

Contents

• From the President • World Veterinary Congress 2013 – Prague • WVC 2013 Sightseeing Tours • 81st General Session of the OIE • President, World Medical Association joins

One Health Initiative website Honorary Advisory Board

• New President of the Myanmar Veterinary Association

• UN grants WSPA General Consultative Status

• Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) distance study at Massey University

• Postgraduate Distance Learning Scholarships for Sri Lanka

• World Veterinary Day • Calendar of Events • WVC 2013 Scientific Programme


The WVA has been very active during this mid-term and attended some important events to better promote the veterinary profession in these countries and strengthen the links and close collaboration with its members. The WVA completed the proposed changes and amendments of the WVA Constitution and By-laws, and the draft revised Constitution and By-laws were sent to all the WVA members and to the past presidents for comments before their review and voting at the Prague President’s Assembly in due time in order to keep the need of a cohesion into our profession. As promised during the Cape Town President’s assembly, the EXCOM and Council are in the process of amending the statutes to open up its membership to a wide range of veterinary professional organisations. The WVA vision for the future is to be the voice of the global veterinary profession and all countries in the world shall have well functioning veterinary services that shall meet the needs of society and that are valued by society. Also there shall exist a strong united global veterinary community, ensuring that veterinary services have sufficient resources that are staffed with veterinarians, who are properly educated and licensed by the legal authority to practice veterinary medicine. Last week the WVA attended the 81st OIE General session in Paris and made a presentation within the most important international organizations. I announced with the OIE Director General the result of the winner of the 2013 World veterinary day award.

Applications have been received from more than 30 countries and the selection was very difficult and finally South Africa was declared as the 2013 WVD award winner.

I took the opportunity to address the 700 participants from 178 countries members of the OIE and promoted the 31st World veterinary congress and the 2nd World veterinary Summit and international animal welfare seminar to be held in Prague from 17th to 20th September, 2013. It’s my pleasure to remind all of you to save the date and to attend our 150th anniversary of the WVA in the beautiful and historical city of Prague. You are the most welcome to the celebration of these world events. Dr. Faouzi Kechrid President World Veterinary Association


Hosting 31st World Veterinary Congress in Prague is an enormous privilege for us.

Dear colleagues, sound preparatory work on top class scientific and professional event takes several years. Now we are a few short months away from opening the gates of Prague Congress Centre and welcoming the first participants of the 31st World Veterinary Congress. The 31st World Veterinary Congress mission is clear from the start:

contribution to ever-growing standards of veterinary care. Eleven streams of Scientific Program including World Summit and Global Veterinary Seminar on Animal Welfare feature all star names as: David A. Wilkie, Barbara E. Kitchell for Small Animal Medicine Theresa W. Fossum, Catriona M. MacPhail, Donald A. Hulse for Small Animal Surgery Anton Fuerst, Michael Schramme, Christopher Proudman, Barbora Bezděková for Equine stream Walter Baumgartner, Peter D. Constable, Geert Opsomer for Buiatrics Joaquim Segalés, Hans Nauwynck, Dominiek Maes, Thomas Blaha, Paolo Martelli for Porcine medicine Frank Pasmans, Gerry M. Dorrestein, Charles Innis, Zdeněk Knotek for Exotic Animals


H.M. Hafez, Michael Hess, Stefan Soback for Poultry medicine Mohamed Faisal, Birgit Oidtmann, Dušan Palić for Aquatic medicine Linda Keeling, David Fraser, Andrea Gavinelli for Animal Welfare Franz J. Conraths, Chris Oura, J.M. Sánchez-Vizcaino for Epidemiology K. Prusa, E. Silveira, M. Wagner for Food Hygiene Our target is absolutely clear: to bring something new and attractive for any participant from every corner of the globe. Participants are also welcome to enjoy social events as Opening and Closing Ceremony, Dinners in a typical Prague pub or in Kampa museum. Organized tours provide visits over the historical and nature sites of Central Europe, as both historic and modern spa Karlovy Vary, mediaeval river town Český Krumlov and others, ...

Enjoy your stay in Prague – the golden city of a hundred spires. Welcome to big scientific and social event.

Karel Daniel

on behalf of the WVC 2013 O. C.

The WVC 2013 Scientific Programme preliminary overview is on pages 16 – 19. Further updates will be on the Congress website: www.wvc2013.com/en/


WVC 2013 Sightseeing Tours

Come to Prague and enjoy excellent trips and tours! Participants and accompanying persons are cordially invited for tours that are arranged specially for delegates of the World Veterinary Congress 2013.

Visit some nice places in Prague as well as interesting castles and monuments in other cities close to the capital. Some of the famous sites are listed below:

Prague Castle The seat of Czech President, includes the Royal Palace, the residence of the kings of Bohemia with its famous Vladislav Hall, St Vitus Cathedral from the 14th century, St George´s Basilica with its treasure of old Czech art, baroque paintings and sculpture, and Golden Lane, once inhabited also by the famous writer Franz Kafka. You may get the opportunity to admire a variety of architectural styles, showing the progress of European architecture throughout the centuries.

Prague´s Jewish Ghetto The ancient heart of the city – the Old Town was settled more than 1000 years ago. This area includes Powder Gate, the Old Town Square with its beautiful houses, palaces and churches of various architectural styles, and with the famous astronomical clock. Jewish Quarter is the home of Prague’s Jewish ghetto in the Middle Ages with the impressive Old Jewish Cemetery, Europe’s oldest synagogue – the Gothic-style Old New Synagogue, the High Synagogue, the Town Hall, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Ceremonial Hall with its collection of children’s art from the Terezin concentration camp.

Art Nouveau Prague Acquaint yourself with the works of the great Czech artist Alfons Mucha (1860 – 1939). The exhibition is located in Kaunitz Palace, in the very heart of Prague. The Municipal House – Prague’s most prominent Art Nouveau building stands on the site of the former Royal Court Palace, the residence of Czech kings between 1383 and 1485. The interior of the building was decorated by leading Czech artists of the last decade of the 19th century, including Alfons Mucha. There are numerous smaller halls, as well as cafés and restaurants, where visitors can relax and appreciate the centre’s flamboyant Art Nouveau decorations.

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Karlstejn Castle and Konopiste Chateau

historical site and the place where Czech coronation jewels and the relics of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV are deposited. Set in a beautiful romantic countryside, it is one of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic.

South Bohemia Castles – Hluboka and Cesky Krumlov

13th century. It houses rich collections of tapestries, is surrounded by a large English- Cesky Krumlov – this UNESCOCentral Europe. The well-preserved medieval houses of its ancient town centre lie on bank of the Vltava river, while its magnificent castle, second in scale only to Prague, dominates the other. Historical records mention the castle for the first time in 1253. You can admire its baroque, Renaissance and rococo interiors agardens with Pavillon Bellaria and the castle theatre.

Karlovy Vary The most famous West Bohemian spa town (Karlsbad) was founded in the 14(Charles) IV, king of Bohemia. You can taste mineral water from 12 curative thermal springs, admire the beauty of both the ancient and modern colonnades, and purchase some of the typical Karlsbad souvenirs, such as special wafers, Moser porcelain and glass, or the Becherovka liqueur, also known as the thirteenth curative spring of Karlsbad. The Karlsbad spa is well known for its successful treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and metabolic and endocrinal disorders. The tour includes city sightseeing and a visit to the Becherovka factory, where all participants can taste this fine liqueur. Many more sites can be explored by the time of the WVC 2013 Congress. Welcome and enjoy yourself!

For more information please join Congress website at:tours/tours


Karlstejn Castle and Konopiste Chateau The romantic Konopiste chateau was built in the late 13century in the “French-fortress” style. Its last owner was Archduke Franz Ferdinand d´Este, successor to the Austrian throne assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914. The chateau is situated in a lovely park and houses extensive collections of historical weapons, furnishings, late-Gothic sculptures, paintings, rare tapestries and innumerable hunting trophies. Build in the 14th century, the Karlstejn Castle

historical site and the place where Czech coronation jewels and the relics of the Holy Roman Emperor ed. Set in a beautiful romantic countryside, it is one of the most visited castles

Hluboka and Cesky Krumlov Long generations of visitors agree on one characteristic of this region: it is a place to which everybody loves to return. The region has both historical monuments and natural beauty, everything that will make your holiday a pleasant experience, both in summer and winter. There are more than 15,000 works of architecture in South Bohemia, especially castmonasteries and towns of immense artistic and historical value. Hluboka Chateau – this beautiful neo-Gothic chateau in the Tudor style overlooking the river Vltava, was founded in the

century. It houses rich collections of tapestries, woodcarvings, china, pictures and old weapons. It -style park.

this UNESCO-listed town is considered the best-preserved Renaissance town in preserved medieval houses of its

town centre lie on bank of the Vltava river, while its magnificent castle, second in scale only to Prague, dominates the other. Historical records mention the castle for the first time in 1253. You can admire its baroque, Renaissance and rococo interiors as well as the castle gardens with Pavillon Bellaria and the castle theatre.

The most famous West Bohemian spa town Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) was founded in the 14th century by Karel (Charles) IV, king of Bohemia. You can taste mineral water rom 12 curative thermal springs, admire the beauty of both

the ancient and modern colonnades, and purchase some of the typical Karlsbad souvenirs, such as special wafers, Moser porcelain and glass, or the Becherovka liqueur, also

rative spring of Karlsbad. The Karlsbad spa is well known for its successful treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and metabolic and endocrinal disorders. The tour includes city sightseeing and a visit to the Becherovka factory, where all

taste this fine liqueur.

Many more sites can be explored by the time of the WVC 2013 Congress.

For more information please join Congress website at: www.wvc2013.com/en/social

was built in the late 13th ” style. Its last owner was

Archduke Franz Ferdinand d´Este, successor to the Austrian throne assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914. The chateau is situated in a lovely park and houses extensive collections of historical

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Karlstejn Castle is an important historical site and the place where Czech coronation jewels and the relics of the Holy Roman Emperor

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World Veterinary Day

Selected Theme 2013: Vaccination “Vaccination to prevent and protect”

World Veterinary Day Award 2013 – and the winner is ...

In the opening ceremony of the OIE 81st General Session which was held in Paris, France on the 26th May, 2013, the OIE DG, Dr Bernard Vallat, announced that the application received from South Africa, Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development together with the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) was selected by OIE and WVA as the winner of the World Veterinary Day (WVD) 2013 Award. The SAVA representative will be invited to attend the World Veterinary Congress 17th – 20th September in Prague, Czech Republic in order to receive the WVD award price of 1000 US$.

The high number of events celebrating the veterinary profession shows the importance and the involvement of the National Veterinary Associations to promote the veterinary profession on both, national and international levels. The WVA highly recognizes and appreciates the huge effort and preparation done by each one of the National Veterinary Associations and encourages them to continue the excellent work to promote and strengthen the veterinary profession in their countries. Please visit www.worldvet.org/taxonomy/term/38 to read all about the 2013 celebration events.


World Veterinary Day was celebrated in more than 30 countries around the world, including globally:

• World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) • Brentec Vaccines • Global Alliance for Rabies Control • Humanitarian Resource Institute and Pathobiologics International • International Federation for Animal Health (IFAH) • Taylor and Francis • WSAVA One Health initiative, supported by the BSAVA

Australia

• The Australian Veterinary Association Bangladesh

• Bangladesh Livestock society China

• Pakistani Veterinary PhD Scholars at Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China

India • Arunachal Pradesh Veterinary

Association • Gujarat Veterinary Association

celebrated it jointly with Gujarat Veterinary Council and College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry – Junagadh. INTAS Pharmaceuticals Ltd & Hester Biosciences Ltd.

• Jharkhand Veterinary Association, Kolhan Chapter, Chaibasa

• Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, Kashmir

• College of Veterinary Science, Korutla, Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh

• Nagpur Veterinary College, Nagpur • Patna, Bihar, India • Puducherry Municipality, • Vets Club Ludhiana (Regd.) Punjab

Iran Kenya

• Kenya Veterinary Association Mexico

• Animal Husbandry Veterinary Medical Association of the State of Jalisco, AC and the Federation of Associations of Medical Veterinary and Animal Husbandry of Mexico

Myanmar • Myanmar Veterinary Association

Namibia • Veterinary Association of Namibia

Nepal • Nepal Veterinary Association

New Zealand • The New Zealand Veterinary

Association Nigeria

• Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association

Pakistan • Animal Rescue Organization, Pakistan • Gomal College of veterinary Sciences,

Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan • Vets Care Organization • Vet Crescent Society Pakistan at the

University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Lahore

The Philippines • The Philippine Veterinary Medical

Association South Africa

• Rust De Winter Communal Farming Area, South Africa

Spain Serbia

• Veterinary Chamber of Serbia Tunisia

• IVSA Tunisia Turkey

• Turkish Veterinary Medical Association

• Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons of Istanbul

Uganda • College of Veterinary Medicine,

Animal Resources and Biosecurity, Makerere University

United Kingdom • British Veterinary Association

United States of America • American Veterinary Medical

Association


News 81st General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) For its 81st General Session held in Paris 26th – 31st May 2013, the OIE had the honour of welcoming Her Royal Highness Princess Haya, OIE Goodwill Ambassador. Numerous Ministers of OIE Member Countries also honoured the Assembly with their presence at the Opening Ceremony. Over 700 participants, representing Member Countries of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and numerous international, intergovernmental, regional and national organisations (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Trade Organization, European Commission etc.) took part in the event. The Representative of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced an important contribution to support the strengthening of Veterinary Services worldwide. HRH Princess Haya was appointed to serve as the World Organisation for Animal Health’s first Goodwill Ambassador last September, to help raise worldwide awareness of its missions and activities.

FEI President HRH Princess Haya and Goodwill Ambassador to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) yesterday opened the 81st General Session of the World Assembly of OIE Delegates in Paris (FRA) with OIE President, Dr Karin Schwabenbauer and OIE Director General, Dr Bernard Vallat. (Photo: D. Mordzinski/OIE) After the inaugural address by OIE President, Dr Karin Schwabenbauer, HRH Princess Haya took the stand in a packed auditorium at the Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel and focussed on

the importance of taking innovative action and finding sustainable solutions to human and animal health issues. “As a population, we need to be able to harness the products of the land and sea, but we need to be able to trade these products too,” explained HRH Princess Haya. “In doing so, we must ensure that we are protected from the ravages of disease in both the human and animal populations. “Whatever action is taken to feed our populations, and to keep them safe, must be sustainable - and that action must be taken together. “Sustainability does not mean introducing an approach that is replicated again and again without further improvement. Sustainability is most powerful when it creates a “mindset”, a mindset that involves exploring problems from every angle and seeking new approaches to resolving them - instead of simply relying on old habits. Working together sustainably means forming successful partnerships with aims that are clear to everyone.” HRH Princess Haya used the example of the public-private partnership recently established between the OIE and the FEI as a model of a new and innovative approach. Rinderpest A new chapter on rinderpest was adopted that confirms its global eradication in animals and enacts measures to be taken in the event of any accidental or deliberate release from laboratories still holding the virus. The OIE launched a digital media campaign warning against the risks of accidental or deliberate release of the rinderpest virus. As part of the campaign, supported by the United Kingdom as chair of the G8 Global partnership, a video has been produced which calls all OIE Member Countries to respect their commitment to OIE and either destroy the virus, or safely store it in a minimum


number of facilities approved by OIE and FAO. Rinderpest was officially declared eradicated by the OIE and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in a historic moment in 2011. Rinderpest also called cattle plaque, did not affect humans but left millions of dead animals in its wake, causing major economic and social disruption. While the virus no longer circulates in animals, dozens of laboratories still hold stocks of the virus, posing a risk to global security. Antimicrobial resistance The OIE Delegates continued their work in the field of antimicrobial resistance by updating an important chapter of the OIE Code on responsible and prudent use of antimicrobial agents in veterinary medicine in the 178 OIE Member Countries. Recognition of official animal health status This year, the Assembly has added peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and classical swine fever (CSF) to the list of diseases for which Member Countries can apply for official recognition of their disease free status. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) The World Assembly of national Delegates recognised Bulgaria and Costa Rica as having 'controlled risk' status with regard to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE); Israel, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Slovenia and the United States of America were recognised as having a 'negligible BSE risk'. The official status of all the countries that already had an officially recognised status remains unchanged. Foot and mouth disease New zones were recognised as officially free from foot and mouth disease (FMD), in Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. The OIE

endorsed the national control programme for FMD submitted by Bolivia. African horse sickness (AHS) In 2012, OIE Members validated the application of an official procedure for official recognition of countries' AHS status. This year, the Assembly recognised, for the first time, 59 countries as being free from the disease. Influenza A (H7N9) virus The Assembly gave special attention to the exceptional nature of the influenza A(H7N9) episode in the People's Republic of China in April 2013. The latest available information, delivered to the Assembly by the Delegate of China, and the results of the recent OIE expert mission to China, were presented to Member Countries with a view to preparing measures to try to prevent any worldwide spread of the virus in animals. Scientific network This year, the Delegates accredited five new Collaborating Centres and six Reference Laboratories, bringing the number of official centres of scientific excellence within the OIE worldwide network to 284. Animal welfare The World Assembly of OIE Delegates adopted a new chapter on broiler chickens, which includes criteria and measurables for animal welfare in broiler production systems. "This new chapter is the culmination of a long-term undertaking and it has taken OIE Member Countries several years to reach a consensus. It also goes to show that our Organisation's international standards-setting process, based on scientific excellence and democratically adopted standards – one country, one vote – achieves results of worldwide importance" declared Dr Bernard Vallat, Director General of the OIE.

One Health Initiative website Honorary Advisory Board Joined by President, World Medical Association Among the current outstanding and distinguished One Health supporter/advocates and recognized One Health leaders, Cecil B. Wilson, MD, MACP has graciously agreed to serve as a participating member of the One Health

Initiative website team’s Honorary Advisory Board www.onehealthinitiative.com/advBoard.php This Advisory Board was established in December 1, 2010 and now has 28 members.


New President of the Myanmar Veterinary Association

Prof. Dr. Tin Tin Myaing has been elected as a President of the Myanmar Veterinary Association for the year 2013 - 2015, (as the first lady MVA president of Myanmar) at 12th Myanmar Veterinary Association Conference held on 31st March, 2013.

UN grants WSPA General Consultative Status

The United Nations has upgraded the status of the World Society for the Protection of Animals to General Consultative status making WSPA the first International animal welfare organisation to hold this prestigious position.

Mike Baker, Chief Executive of the World Society for the Protection of Animals said: "We are pleased that the Committee on Non-Governmental Organization has recommended that WSPA be granted a new, higher-level consultative status at the United Nations. It reflects a growing consensus that animal welfare matters and should have a place of importance on the global agenda."


Education

Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) distance study at Massey University www.mvm.massey.ac.nz The Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) is a distance learning Master-level programme offered internationally. It is known for the excellence of its lecturers and the in-depth nature of the courses offered. Veterinarians who have a veterinary degree equivalent to Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) (see list on MVM website) can study in the programme. Massey University’s veterinary school is AVMA accredited and has over 50 years of experience in distance learning. This year Massey University celebrates 50 years of providing veterinary education. The MVM’s innovative online learning systems make it possible for you to study anywhere in the world. The MVM programme offers flexible high-quality education with:

• distance learning within a supportive environment • flexibility to study single subjects in a topic of interest • opportunity to complete a full Masters or another of Massey’s well-respected

qualifications • in-depth cover of an aspect of veterinary medicine (eg Canine and Feline Neurology). • opportunity to become part of a community with your international colleagues.

Each in-depth course offers a different type of learning experience depending on the lecturer, the group of students and the course structure. All subjects are formally assessed at the end and also have case-based discussion and assessments during the course. The student workload for each taught subject, including assessment, is 150 hours and most subjects are spread over eight months of the year. The timeframe for completion of the full MVM or one of the other qualifications varies and this is one of the features of the MVM programme – students can fit study around their work and other commitments. Some students complete the full MVM in 3-4 years and others take longer. Class sizes are limited to 30 students to maximise the learning experience for students. A special feature of each course is a 3-4 day contact course or workshop which is held at Massey University during the course. Attendance at the workshop is optional but highly recommended. If a student cannot attend we offer the option to join some (non-practical) sessions live via the internet. Attendance is not compulsory to pass the course. Courses running from July 2013 to February 2014:

• Canine and Feline Neurology Lecturers: Christopher Mariani DVM PhD


DACVIM(Neurology) Chris Thomson BVSc(Hons) PhD DACVIM(Neurol) DipECVN

• Ophthalmology in Small Animal Practice Lecturer: Mark Billson BVSc PhD DVOphthal DipVetClinStud MANZCVSc MRCVS Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology in Australia

• Canine and Feline Orthopedic Surgery Lecturer: Andrew Worth BVSc MANZCVS(radiology) PGDipVCS FANZCVS(small animal surgery)

• Lameness Investigation and Control for Cattle Veterinarians Lecturer: Richard Laven BVetMed PhD Lond MRCVS

More details about these courses are available on the MVM website. Courses running from February to November 2014: Companion Animal: Canine and Feline Emergency Medicine, Canine and Feline Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging for Small Animal Veterinarians, Avian Medicine, Canine and Feline Soft Tissue Surgery and Equine: Advanced studies in equine diagnostic imaging (details to be confirmed) Production Animal: Advanced Mastitis Management for the Production Animal Veterinarian. Feedback from MVM students:

“…how excellent these papers are to brush up on areas you feel rusty in, explore an area of interest or just a great way to get a post grad qualification while working.”

“Really impressed with the organisation of the papers and how they are run.”

“It has made me even more enthusiastic about my job and enthused me to do a better job.”

“I enjoyed the real time contact course presentation so much that I got up earlier and earlier to join the crowd on the subsequent days”

“ ...it still amazes me that I have an entire library of Veterinary resources at my disposal when just sitting here at the laptop. I must start to get used to using it.”

For more information about the MVM and enrolment visit: www.mvm.massey.ac.nz or email: [email protected]

Postgraduate Distance Learning Scholarships for Sri Lanka MSc in Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health

This programme will provide animal health specialists, epidemiologists and public health specialists with an understanding of the conceptual basis of veterinary epidemiology and public health. Please note: a related programme in Livestock Health and Production is also available. Commonwealth scholarships Applications are invited for Postgraduate Scholarships in the MSc Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health by distance learning. The scholarships are funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission and academic direction is provided by the Royal

Veterinary College (RVC), a constituent College of the University of London. The RVC is partnered by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in the delivery of this programme. The scholarships are available to nationals of Sri Lanka only, with the deadline for application on Friday, 17 May 2013. Applicants must be living and working in Sri Lanka. Read more at: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/royal-veterinary-college/veterinary-epidemiology-public-health-msc-postgraduate-diploma-postgraduate-certif


World Research and Innovation CongressPioneers in Healthcare

Brussels, Belgium 5th and 6th June, 2013 Website: www.worldresearchcongress.com International Seminar on the History of veterinary medicine 7th to 9th June 2013 Hammamet, Tunisia Euro-Arab Veterinary Association 65th CVMA Convention

July 10th – 13th, 2013 Victoria, BC “Ocean of Knowledge, Mountains of Progress!”Website: http://canadianveterinarians.net/programs/annualconvention.aspx Africa Vet Experience course 4th – 15th August 2013 Website: www.facebook.com/africavetexperience 4th IVSA Asia Conference

9th – 12th, August 2013 Chiang Mai, Thailand Website: http://ivsathailand.wordpress.com/asia

conference/ 13th International Dengue Course 12th – 23rd August 2013 "Pedro Kouri" Tropical Medicine InstituteHavana, Cuba Vet Med of the Far East

22nd – 28th August Website: http://ivsa.org/2013/05/vet-med Petfood Forum China August 23rd, 2013 Shanghai, China Website: www.petfoodindustry.com International Seminar 2013 and The 12th Asian Association of Veterinary School Congress 5th - 6th September 2013 Garuda Mukti Management Office Airlangga University Surabaya, Indonesia


Calendar of Events

World Research and Innovation Congress

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dge, Mountains of Progress!”

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book.com/africavetexperience

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"Pedro Kouri" Tropical Medicine Institute

med-of-the-far-east/

Asian Association of Veterinary School

Airlangga University Surabaya, Indonesia

25th VAM Congress 2013 Symbiosis : Enhancing Animal, Human & Environmental Health13th – 15th September, 2013Website: www.vam.org.my

Website: www.wvc2013.com/en/

9th International Veterinary Behaviour Meeting

“All different, all the same: from behaviour to welfare”26th to 29th September, 2013 Lisbon, Portugal SVA Annual Conference 2013

One Health in Asia Pacific 25th - 28th October, 2013 Website: www.sva.org.sg/page.asp?maincatid1=&value1=15&_SVA_Conference_2013 5th African Veterinary Association Congress and General Assembly 29th to 31st October 2013

Lubango, AngolaAfrican Veterinary Association & The Ordre des Vétérinaires of Angola 2nd Global Risk Forum (GRF) One

Health Summit 2013 One Health - One Planet - One Future Risks and Opportunities 17th – 20th November 2013 Website: http://onehealth.grforum.org

2nd International Workshop on Dairy Science Park18th – 20th November, 2013

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural UniversityPeshawar-25120, Pakistan Website: www.aup.edu.pk/dairy

Symbiosis : Enhancing Animal, Human & Environmental Health

September, 2013 www.vam.org.my

www.wvc2013.com/en/

International Veterinary Behaviour Meeting

“All different, all the same: from behaviour to welfare”

SVA Annual Conference 2013

www.sva.org.sg/page.asp?maincatid1=&value1=15&_S

African Veterinary Association Congress and

Lubango, Angola African Veterinary Association &

étérinaires of Angola

Global Risk Forum (GRF) One

One Future Risks and

http://onehealth.grforum.org

International Workshop on Dairy Science Park

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Agricultural University

www.aup.edu.pk/dairy-science-park2013.php


BVA Congress 2013

21st & 22nd November 2013 Olympia, London Website: www.bva.co.uk/events/BVA_Cong

16th International Congress on Infectious Diseases

2nd - 5th April 2014 Cape Town, South Africa Website: www.isid.org/icid/ World Buiatrics Congress

27th July 2014 to 1st August 2014 Cairns Convention Centre Australia Website: http://wbc2014.com

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Global Conference on Veterinary Education and the Role of the Veterinary Statutory Body4th – 6th December 2013Foz do Iguazu (Brazil)Website: www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Conferences_Events/docs/pdf/A_Concept_note_Brazil.pdf

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International Congress on Infectious Diseases

First Latin American Congress of Veterinary Medicine, Traumatology, OrthopaedicsRadiology.

11th – 14th, September, 2014 Santiago, Chile Website: www.congresosochitov2014.cl/website WSAVA 2014 Congress

16th – 19th September, 2014 Cape Town, South Africa Website: www2.kenes.com/wsava/pages/home.aspx

WVA President's Assembly 201428th – 30th November 2014 Singapore With the 18th FAVA congress

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WVA President's Assembly 2014

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WVA Newsletter 40

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