Dear Colleagues, FECAVA are working constantly to promote the interests of Companion animal veterinarians throughout Europe. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of our main concerns. With the recent adoption of the new EU Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed Regulations, we can expect our practices to be under considerable pressure to show sound rationale behind our
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On October 15, 2019, the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) One-Health Network, chaired by the European Commission met in Brussels. The group meets bi-annually to present national action plans and activities, share best practices, discuss policy options and enhance coordination of all 28 EU countries, as well as Commission experts and EU agencies. (Presentation: The outcome of the
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Recently, the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe FVE published the results of the second Vet survey about the veterinary profession in Europe. Over 14,500 veterinarians from 30 FVE member countries completed the online Survey with some interesting results. The small animal veterinarians play a significant role, as 67% of all veterinarians are working with companion
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September saw the 25th FECAVA EuroCongress take place for the first time in St. Petersburg, Russia. The local organising committee, led by Alexander Tkachov and RSAVA President, Sergey Sereda, undertook the hard work to bring this event to fruition. A great scientific program, with lectures covering important topics in small animal medicine and surgery, was
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