Antimicrobial resistance: farmers & vets (AMRFV) is a hands-on training session aimed at farmers and vets working with food producing animals. Its aim
The Federation of European companion animal veterinary associations (Fecava) has launched the Advanced Veterinary Clinician (FAVC) for Companion Animals, a
Diagnostic testing for avian influenza in dogs and cats in the Netherlands will be compensated by the authorities. This was recently announced by the Dutch
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) is inviting all veterinary professionals to participate in its fourth VetSurvey, to help assess the state o
Dear UEVP members, dear colleagues,As we reach the end of this year, I would like to address you personally once again. This message builds on the spirit o
On 15 and 16 December, two separate foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks were confirmed in Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus. An outbreak was detected o
“No, we can’t” became the rallying cry of Belgian veterinarians earlier this year, as the profession warned that mounting administrative demands were drivi
On 13 December, an outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) – also known as goat plague or ovine rinderpest – was confirmed in a small flock of sheep b
The Federation of European equine veterinary associations (Feeva) is increasingly receiving questions about the ethical, welfare and regulatory aspects of
The second European Sales and Use of Antimicrobials for Veterinary Medicine (ESUAvet) annual surveillance report for 2024 is now published, with data from
‘We warmly congratulate the FVE for its 50 years of dedication promoting animal health, animal welfare, public health and food safety,’ saluted Demitris Ep
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) marked its 50th anniversary in Brussels with real celebration: a warm Christmas reception on 3 December at
‘We are a small but united profession, and we can only achieve success through alliances,’ observed Rens van Dobbenburgh, former UEVP board member and FVE
‘The workplace awards have one purpose – recognising teams who not only care for animal health, animal welfare or public health, but who also care for thei
On 27 November, 30 Dutch veterinary organisations signed a mental wellness manifesto, a declaration of intent for the ‘structural improvement of the mental
Spanish authorities have confirmed the presence of the African swine fever virus in two wild boars found dead on November 25 and 26 in the natural park of
In a major step forward for companion animal welfare across Europe, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement
To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day (18 November), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (C
“From Legislation to Action: Promoting Responsible Ownership and Welfare of Dogs and Cats in Europe” was the topic of the two-day event organised in Zagreb
It’s already been four years since the implementation of Article 25, describing the animal health visits in the EU Animal health law, recalled Nancy De Bri
Six colleagues became honorary members at the general assembly of the Union of European Veterinary Practitioners, held in Limassol Cyprus on 13 November. F
The Ukrainian NGO Society of Veterinary Business Owners (SVBO) became observer member of the Union of European Veterinary Practitioners at the UEVP general
From 1 January 2026, it will be forbidden to keep hairless cats or cats with folded ears in the Netherlands. The ban was announced on 31 October by the Dut
On 22 October, the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) held its annual General Assembly in Lyon, France, hosted by the French Equ
The Croatian Veterinary Days 2025 were held on 7-9 November in Podstrana (near Split), jointly organized by the Croatian Veterinary Chamber, the Faculty of
