Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations

The goal of the Alliance for Rabies Control is to eliminate rabies in humans and domestic animals, and to control it as far as possible in wildlife populations. Rabies is one of the world's deadliest diseases, but it is 100% preventable if we act together.

World Rabies Day is the Alliance's global education campaign. Simple education about detecting rabies can be a powerful tool alongside treating bites and animal vaccination. With this approach, we can prevent 55,000 unnecessary deaths a year - more than half of those amongst the world's poorest children - and end animal suffering from a preventable killer.

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We are delighted to invite you to FASAVA 2009!!!,
The upcoming outstanding event for veterinarian.

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Practical Approaches for the Prevention, Control and Eradication of Disease
Trondheim, Norway — August 17-18, 2009
Low-rate Preregistration Deadline Extended to July 1
The IABC discounted (3500 NOK, 550 US$, or 390 ?) registration and abstract submission deadline has been extended to July 1st to accommodate increased interest from developing countries. Registered participants also receive an IABC Proceedings and a copy of the forthcoming Aquaculture Biosecurity II book to be published by Wiley-Blackwell.

If you are considering participating in the IABC, we urge you to take advantage of the discounted early registration rate and negotiated hotel rates, and submit a poster presentation abstract by July 1. Significant contributions that supplement the planned chapters of the Aquaculture Biosecurity II book will be invited to contribute additional chapters. Early travel and accommodations arrangements are strongly recommended for the participants of IABC and of the AquaNOR tradeshow (the largest in the world).

The IAB Conference is a unique venue to discuss the practical approaches for the prevention, control, and eradication of infectious and contagious aquatic animal diseases covering:

• Economic impact of disease and biosecurity programs
• Components of ideal biosecurity plans and programs
• International, regional and national strategies
• Identifying and prioritizing hazardous diseases and
evaluating risks
• Determining and mitigating hazardous disease critical
control points and risks
• Disease epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring
• Determining disease status and freedom
• Control and eradication contingency plans and programs
• Disease diagnostics, medical and farm record keeping
• Implementing, auditing and certifying biosecurity programs

IABC target audiences are aquaculture producers, veterinarians, and government officials willing to share opinions about practical approaches to biosecurity.

For registration, abstract submission, travel, hotel and local activities go to www.IABConference.org

Additional information can be obtained from the IABC Secretariat (IABCsec@iastate.edu).

Source: Vets Beyond Borders
VBB is currently looking to fill the position of Project Manager in our Sikkim Anti-Rabies and Animal Health Program, in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim, India and the generous support of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation. Dr Beth McGennisken has done a really great job managing the program but is now ready to hand on the reins. VBB would like her replacement to have previous experience volunteering with VBB previously, ideally with the SARAH Program. However, applications from other VBB volunteers will also be considered.

While the WHO has officially declared an influenza global pandemic phase 6, the role of animals has not been demonstrated in the epidemiology or spread of novel A/H1N1
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In light of the WHO declaration that the novel influenza A/H1N1 has reached phase 6 of an influenza global pandemic, the OIE maintains its previous recommendations made to animal health authorities worldwide.

"A/H1N1 is indeed a public health issue for all worldwide but so far the role of animals has not been demonstrated in its epidemiology or spread. Thus, recommendations we made since the start of this crisis remain valid,” explained OIE Director General, Dr Bernard Vallat.

Public and animal health experts worldwide will continue their joint effort on scientific research aimed at better understanding the virus and providing sound, science-based, recommendations for the prevention and control of the novel A/H1N1.

The OIE recalls below the recommendations made at the beginning of the apparition of the disease in humans: ...

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The Deaprtment of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, NIRJULI, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh INDIA, has successfully evolved the ploughing ability of the MITHUN, (Bos frontalis), a semi domesticated animal found abundantly in Arunachal Pradesh (Total Mithun= 186000, 2007 Livestock Census). The programme was a package of practice that was experimented at the Deptt. of AH & Veterinary run Mithun Breeding Farm at Sagalee in Papum-Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh. The development of package of practice at the Mithun Breeding Farm include training semidomesticated Mithun animal for milking purposes and training of the Mithun bull for ploughing ability. The Mithun is a hardy animal which is well built and strong enough to till the undulating terrain farmland in hill state of Arunachal Pradesh.

A demonstration of the ploughing ability of the Mithun is being carried out at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR) at Karsingsa for the general farmers on 9th June'2009. All the farmers interested to gain first hand practice of ploughing in Mithun are requested to visit the KVK (ICAR) complex at karsingsa.
Dr. Migo Riba
For Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary
Nirjuli
Arunachal Pradesh

Practical Approaches for the Prevention, Control and Eradication of Disease
Trondheim, Norway — August 17-18, 2009
Low-rate Preregistration Deadline Extended to July 1
The IABC discounted (3500 NOK, 550 US$, or 390 ?) registration and abstract submission deadline has been extended to July 1st to accommodate increased interest from developing countries. Registered participants also receive an IABC Proceedings and a copy of the forthcoming Aquaculture Biosecurity II book to be published by Wiley-Blackwell.

If you are considering participating in the IABC, we urge you to take advantage of the discounted early registration rate and negotiated hotel rates, and submit a poster presentation abstract by July 1. Significant contributions that supplement the planned chapters of the Aquaculture Biosecurity II book will be invited to contribute additional chapters. Early travel and accommodations arrangements are strongly recommended for the participants of IABC and of the AquaNOR tradeshow (the largest in the world).

The IAB Conference is a unique venue to discuss the practical approaches for the prevention, control, and eradication of infectious and contagious aquatic animal diseases covering:

• Economic impact of disease and biosecurity programs
• Components of ideal biosecurity plans and programs
• International, regional and national strategies
• Identifying and prioritizing hazardous diseases and
evaluating risks
• Determining and mitigating hazardous disease critical
control points and risks
• Disease epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring
• Determining disease status and freedom
• Control and eradication contingency plans and programs
• Disease diagnostics, medical and farm record keeping
• Implementing, auditing and certifying biosecurity programs

IABC target audiences are aquaculture producers, veterinarians, and government officials willing to share opinions about practical approaches to biosecurity.

For registration, abstract submission, travel, hotel and local activities go to www.IABConference.org

Additional information can be obtained from the IABC Secretariat (IABCsec@iastate.edu)

At the 77th OIE General Assembly, Delegates of the 174 Member Countries and Territories issue a warning to the International Communitys
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The impact of climate change on the emergence and re-emergence of animal diseases has been confirmed by a majority of OIE Member Countries and Territories in a worldwide study conducted by the OIE among all its national Delegates.

“More and more countries are indicating that climate change has been responsible for at least one emerging or re-emerging disease occurring on their territory. This is a reality we cannot ignore and we must help Veterinary Services throughout the world to equip themselves with systems that comply with international standards of good governance so as to deal with this problem,” explained Dr Bernard Vallat , Director General of the OIE.
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One-stop shop for policy-makers, farmers, scientists and animal welfare organizations
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A new internet portal has been launched today by FAO that will serve as a one-stop-shop for individuals and organizations searching for the latest information about the welfare of livestock.

The Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare is designed to provide a reliable information conduit on legislation and research findings in the sector, as well as on animal welfare standards, practices and policies. Expected users are farmers and government officials, lawmakers, researchers, the livestock and food industry and non-governmental organizations.
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The Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS) have been published and are available free in pdf-format to download from the newly updated LEGS website: www.livestock-emergency.net. Hard copies can be purchased from the Practical Action Publishing website: http://developmentbookshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=1534.

The hard copy publication includes a CD-ROM containing the electronic decision-making tool that has been developed to accompany LEGS, together with a pdf of the text and a collection of resources based on the bibliography references in LEGS. The electronic tool and the set of resources are also available for downloading from the LEGS website.