World Veterinary Association

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) is pleased to welcome veterinary professionals from across Canada and beyond to the 2026 CVMA Convention, taking place June 24–28 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. This year’s CVMA Convention brings together veterinarians, veterinary technologists and technicians, students, industry partners, and thought lead...

The 79th World Health Assembly took place in Geneva from 19 to 27 May 2026. Several developments were particularly relevant for WVA’s ongoing work on One Health, antimicrobial resistance and pandemic preparedness.

Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance Adopted

During the Assembly, Member States adopted the Global Action ...

The Global Essential Veterinary Medicine List (EVML), developed by the World Veterinary Association (WVA) and Brooke, continues to evolve as a key resource supporting animal health and responsible medicine use worldwide.

Recent updates have expanded the list to include poultry medicines and integrated antimicrobial classifications from both the World Heal...

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is participating in the 93rd General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), taking place this week in Paris, France.

The General Session brings together Delegates from WOAH’s 183 Members, alongside representatives of international organisations, technical partners, observers, and global stakehold...

Dr Patricia Turner, Past President of the WVA, has been recognised as Honorary Member in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the global veterinary profession and her distinguished service to the Association over many years. The recognition ceremony took place at the 2026 WVA General Assembly, in Tokyo, Japan, during WVAC2026.
The distinction, one of ...