World Veterinary Day-25 APRIL 2015

World Veterinary Day-25 APRIL 2015

World Veterinary Day was instigated by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) in 2000 to be celebrated annually on the last Saturday of April.

THEME  OF WVD-2015:

VECTOR-BORNE DISEASES WITH A ZOONOTIC POTENTIAL

 Vector-borne zoonotic diseases are becoming a major public health concern in all world regions and are not limited only to tropical and subtropical areas. Changes in Global climate influences the increase of emerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases and disease outbreaks (e.g. Malaria, Dengue, CCHF, Chikungunya, Filaria, Japanese Encephalitis,(Insects vector ), West-Nile Disease, Kala azar or Leishmaniosis(Sand fly vector ) etc.). Vector-borne zoonotic diseases are an important example of the interdependence that exists between vectors, animal hosts, climate conditions, pathogens, and susceptible human population. Veterinarians are key actors of the One Health Concept at the animal-human-environment interface. Therefore, they play a central role in safeguarding Public Health. Collaboration and coordination between veterinarians and physicians are fundamental to prevent and then treat vector-borne diseases.

Suggested activities and celebrations Examples of activities :

· Concerts, public performances, marchs, etc.

 · Media involvement such newspaper articles, radio and television discussion on WVD theme etc.).

 · Seminars and workshops in universities on WVD 2015 theme.

 · Education sessions for public and children on WVD 2015 theme.

· Release studies, statistical data, surveys related to the WVD 2015 theme.

 · Celebrate the works of a notable researcher or veterinarian on WVD 2015 theme.

 · Run workshops and set up booths in the street to inform the general public on WVD 2015 theme.

· Create a website containing general information about WVD 2015 theme.

· Promote activities on WVD 2015 theme through social media.

· Distribution of promotion materials related to WVD 2015 theme.

 · Any other initiative will be most welcome!!!

Vet house calls for pets increasingly popular....

 If people have doctors that make house calls, why isn't there a mobile animal clinic for people who have pets that need some care and/or give their pets shots. .....?

"House-call and mobile veterinarians are gaining in popularity, with more and more practitioners recognizing the value and level of care they can provide to pet owners outside the clinic walls. Providing mobile veterinary services allows veterinarians to provide pet care to pets who get nervous or anxious about leaving the home and visiting the veterinarian’s office. They provide a valuable service to pet owners who for whatever reason — whether it be physical limitations or the lack of transportation — find it difficult to leave the home. Mobile clinics also visit low-income areas in an effort to provide easy-accessible, low-cost veterinary services.

Strongly objects to re-classification of ketamine drug

WVA strongly objects to re-classification of ketamine, as this could lead to ketamine no longer being available to veterinary and medical clinicians, especially in remote areas.

Ketamine is an important drug for anaesthesia in veterinary medicine. It is used for veterinary medical interventions and to restrain dangerous animals. Since it is often the only available, injectable anaesthetic drug, it cannot be missed. The World Veterinary Association (WVA) therefore opposes initiatives to restrict the availability of Ketamine by placing it in Schedule I of the 1971 UN Convention on psychotropic substances. WVA supports the decision of WHO ECDD not to recommend ketamine scheduling.