Veterinary professional bodies in the Netherlands have agreed to join forces to create a federation, to be launched in July 2026. The new federation, first
The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (Fecava) held its Council meeting early September, on the eve of the 2025 EuroCongress.
‘Infection control in companion animals is not a luxury – it’s a One Health necessity that protects pets, their families and the future of antibiotics.’ So
Antimicrobial resistance: farmers & vets (AMRFV) is a hands-on training session aimed at farmers and vets working with food producing animals and funde
The Swiss pharmacist Cédric Wernli from Basel now offers extemporaneously produced GS-441524 on veterinary prescription for the oral treatment of feline in
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. An important moment to reflect on the mental health burden of many veterinary professionals and to highlight the man
At the FECAVA Eurocongress in Antwerp, a new board (2025-2027) was elected. Ann Criel (Belgium) became President, with Stephan Neumann (Germany) as Vice Pr
Whether it’s a colleague's birthday, a professional milestone or a special bond with a patient — the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe invites you to s
Applications are now open for the 2025 edition of the MSD Animal Health and FVE Veterinary Student Scholarship Programme, offering 34 scholarships worth $5
Digital growth: the online resources of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) bring value to members and non members alike and the associ
The welfare of beef cattle is the topic of the latest scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA). The new report finds that current commo
This summer, both Italy and France saw the first outbreaks of lumpy skin disease on their territory, an unexpected development in European epidemiology. On
A veterinary crisis is looming in Wallonia, the French-speaking southern part of Belgium. If nothing changes, the region could lose half of its farm animal
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has contributed to ongoing consultations by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as part of
Dear UEVP members,This month again has been marked by several developments at EU level that are particularly relevant to the veterinary profession.In the f
In many European countries, veterinary professionals are experiencing alarming levels of stress, leading to burnout and impacting the quality of service th
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has appointed the first veterinary nurse to its Board of Officers. Jo Megarity RVN will serve as Ho
International cat day (8 August) is reason for special celebrations this year in Belgium and Italy, where veterinary treatment for cats with feline infecti
The efficacy of flea and tick products for pets has a downside: consequences for the environment. As there is currently no guidance available on how enviro
Like all higher and academic education, veterinary training should be independent. As this is no longer a given in all parts of the world, the European Ass
Foot-and-mouth disease and medicines high on the agenda‘We’ve been busy,’ reported Volker Moser, UEVP president, during his address to the general assembly
Nikolaus Kriz has been nominated as the next Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for a five-year term starting in September 202
Over the past months, FVE has hosted a range of webinars on key topics in animal health and veterinary medicines. Missed it? Or want to review all or part
Animals used in entertainment should be suitable for the activity required, should not undergo any harmful interventions and should be well cared for, incl
Croatian veterinary and health authorities are on high alert following an outbreak of anthrax in the southern part of the country. Approximately 60 cattle
