Animal disease outbreaks impose costs that extend far beyond direct production losses. Their impact is felt through animal suffering, large-scale culling,
Natural disasters, emergencies and crises can have devastating consequences not only for people but also for animals. Yet animal health and welfare are oft
Veterinarians who currently work, or have previously worked, in slaughterhouses across Europe are invited to take part in a new research project examining
FVE and UEVP have established a new Animal Health Working Group to strengthen veterinary input into animal health policy, disease prevention and preparedne
Veterinary educators, practitioners, students and professional organisations gathered in Barcelona on 28 and 29 May for the 39th General Assembly of the Eu
Germany's veterinary workforce continued to grow in 2025, with 46,089 veterinarians registered with regional veterinary chambers by the end of the year, an
On Wednesday, Italy confirmed its first case of rabies since 2011 following the diagnosis of an illegally imported dog in Vittorio Veneto, in the Veneto re
VetJoy believes that 'providing exceptional animal care starts with supporting the people who deliver it.' To help vets and their teams navigate the daily
The Fecava Sustainability Working Group is inviting veterinary professionals to a free online congress dedicated to sustainability in veterinary medicine o
The Netherlands is moving closer to introducing mandatory vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in laying hens, following a devastat
Vets involved in apiculture are invited to take part in a new survey examining how the EU Animal Health Law (AHL) is being implemented in the European beek
Together with the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute (FLI) in Germany, FVE invites you to the webinar Newcastle Disease: why vaccination matters – lessons learne
Which species should be allowed as pets? A research project led by the Animal Protection Agency (APA) and Animal Advocacy and Protection (AAP) aims to gath
Following similar reviews in the UK, France and Sweden, the Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) just published its final report on the companio
Vets in many European countries face a critical lack of therapeutic options, particularly for so-called minor uses and minor species such as ducks and gees
For the first time, vets working in companion animal practice now have a formal pathway to specialist recognition. At their recent general assembly in Zagr
It’s official! On 28 April, the European Parliament gave its final approval to a new Regulation on the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs. Adopted b
A major breakthrough was announced by the FVE regarding the implementation of the EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation following a meeting on 24 April with t
If you think your workplace has what it takes to be recognised as one of the greatest in the profession, don’t hesitate to apply for a Great Veterinary Wor
Tomorrow (25 April) is World Veterinary Day. The theme, Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health, ‘highlights the critical and systemic role veterinaria
Cow-calf contact (CCC) farming systems, allowing dairy calves to stay with their mothers longer, are gaining momentum. One key question continues to challe
Today, on 22 April 2026, the revised EU framework for the non-commercial movement of pets enters into force, replacing Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 with new
On 18 March, UEVP Vice-Presidents Jan Bernardy, Ann Criel and Julien Le Tual met with Hedvika Vurbalova, on behalf of Veronika Vrecionová MEP, at the Europ
During the 20 March FVE webinar on peste des petits ruminants (PPR), European experts highlighted a key concern: how prepared is the veterinary community f
‘Prevention must replace reaction in animal disease management so that the EU can live up to its former ‘prevention is better than cure’ principle,’ states
