On the final Saturday of April, World Veterinary Day is commemorated. This year’s date is April 30th, 2022.Â
Highlights:
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The World Veterinary Association was founded to provide global leadership for the veterinary profession and promote animal and public health via advocacy, education, and collaboration.
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“Strengthening Veterinary Resilience” is the theme for World Veterinary Day 2022. This entails providing veterinary doctors with any assistance and resources they may require during their trip.
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The World Veterinary Association’s primary goal is to promote animal health and welfare while also addressing concerns about animal safety and the environment. Every year, World Veterinary Day is observed to honor veterinarians’ efforts.
History:
The World Veterinary Association established World Veterinary Day in 2001. It started with an international veterinary congress gathering organized by a veterinary college professor named John Gamgee. This was the first international veterinary congress, which took place in Hamburg, Germany, in 1863. The name of the congress was changed to World Veterinary Congress.
