‘Close to 100,000 vaccinations have been recorded so far in the FEI HorseApp,’ reported Gaspard Dufour, Director of Technology Operations of the Internatio
It’s a sad coincidence: just three days before World Rabies Day, a 25-year-old man has died from rabies in Perpignan, France. The patient, an Algerian nati
Pet Power Night 2025, held in Brussels last week, celebrated the human-animal bond and the role of pets in society. Organised by Pet Alliance Europe (Fedia
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 2025 Great workplace award winners have been announced by the Mental wellbeing, diversity, equity and inclusiveness (MWB DEI) working group. The workin
The TransformDairyNet project promotes farming systems where calves stay with their mothers for months, rather than being separated shortly after birth, as
On 29 September (15:00-17:30 CEST), the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) will hold a free webinar on the welfare of animals kept for fur production. Duri
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
