The Dutch Veterinary overarching initiative for communication and unity (Voice) has launched an inspiring new booklet: “TROTS!” (Proud!). Its aim is simple
Like many European countries, Croatia is facing a shortage of farm animal vets. Currently, around 80 students qualify each year from Zagreb veterinary facu
The position paper on chronic medication use in sport horses was discussed by the Federation of European equine veterinary associations (FEEVA) Ethics &
In December 2025, the European Commission approved Croatia’s request to declare its entire territory free from bovine tuberculosis, ovine and caprine bruce
On 13 February, the European Commission sent 500,000 doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) serotype SAT1 vaccine to the Republic of Cyprus to support vacci
Germany authorities have just confirmed a case of rabies in a dog from Hochdorf-Assenheim, near Mannheim. The dog, which died on 25 January, had been broug
Veterinary leadership in biosecurity is the focus of an upcoming FAO webinar hosted together with the World Animal Biosecurity Association (WABA) on 19 Feb
What is the current state of mental wellbeing of the veterinary profession? What are the biggest challenges for veterinary businesses today? And what about
On 4 February, the FVE Board and presidents of its four sections (UEVP, EASVO, UEVH and EVERI) met in Brussels to define strategic priorities for 2026, und
On 20 January, the President of Ukraine signed into law long-anticipated amendments to the Law on Veterinary Medicines and Animal Welfare (4718-IX of 16 De
Last month, the Federation of companion animal veterinary associations (Fecava) published a range of new endocrinology guidelines, in collaboration with Fe
Veterinarians, veterinary nurses and students are to be better protected from violence in Germany. A draft bill to amend the Criminal Code proposes extendi
Violence against veterinary professionals is no longer an isolated phenomenon. A stark reminder came in the night of 22 January, when the car of a public h
Following years of campaigning by the veterinary profession, the UK government is proposing a reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (VSA), making the
In Denmark, four horses have most likely been infected with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Danish agency for food, agriculture
On 25 January 2026, the National Day of Veterinary Prevention (giornata nazionale della prevenzione veterinaria) was celebrated in Italy for the first time
A recent ruling by the Dutch Veterinary Disciplinary Appeal Board (Veterinair Beroepscollege) has reaffirmed that caesarean sections fall outside the scope
The 13th Leipzig Veterinary Congress, held 15-17 January, attracted 7,400 veterinarians, veterinary assistants and students from all parts of the veterinar
For the first time in Europe, antibodies against avian influenza (H5N1) have been detected in a dairy cow, on a farm in the Netherlands. This was announced
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed ‘to further develop and maintain a global veterinary education establishments (VEE) Index’, a publicly
Antimicrobial resistance: farmers & vets (AMRFV) is a hands-on training session aimed at farmers and vets working with food producing animals. Its aim
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published a set of general principles for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by vets, with recommendation
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) has announced its candidates for the 2026 Elections for the positions of President-Elect and Councillors. Former FVE
Are we ready for the next crisis? FVE invites you to attend a joint 90-minute webinar with the European Dairy Association (EDA) and the European Feed Manuf
The Federation of European companion animal veterinary associations (Fecava) has launched the Advanced Veterinary Clinician (FAVC) for Companion Animals, a
