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The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) is an umbrella organisation of veterinary organisations from 38 European countries. We also represent 4 vibrant sections, each of which representing key groups within our profession: Practitioners (UEVP), Hygienists (UEVH), Veterinary State Officers (EASVO) and veterinarians in Education, Research and Industry (EVERI)


Events

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Veterinary week 2009 event on
28 September in Brussels

The launch of this year's Veterinary week "Animals + Humans = One health" with the title "EU health professionals working together to ensure good health for all" will be held on 28 September in Brussels.

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Veterinary Week meeting on 10 November in Brussels
The EU Vet Week was launched with the kick-off meeting "One Health: healthy animals = healthy people" on 10 November 2008. The Veterinary Week is a joint initiative from the Commission's DG Sanco and the FVE.

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News
Monday June 29, 2009
Novel Influenza: What needs to be done in Europe in the next months?
Currently there is no evidence suggesting that the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus behaves in pigs in a different way from the other classical influe...
Monday June 29, 2009
BVA Animal Welfare Foundation: Information Leaflets
The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation, established in 1984 by the British Veterinary Association, is the veterinary profession’s own animal welfare char...
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Agriculture Council: political agreement on slaughter Regulation
The Agriculture Council, which met yesterday and today (22 and 23 June) in Luxembourg, reached a political agreement (see explanation below) on the ...
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Meat from cloned animals: Council agrees on inclusion in ‘Novel Food’
The scope of the draft ‘novel food’ Regulation and the definition of novel food have been clarified during the Agriculture Council meeting on 22 Jun...
Monday June 22, 2009
EFSA, ECDC and EMEA: joint scientific report on MRSA
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), ECDC (European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) and EMEA (European Medicines Agency) have published...
Monday June 22, 2009
French “Cascade” on veterinary medicinal products
In 2005 the FVE Cascade explaining how veterinary medicinal products can be used and setting out the current rules and regulations in a visual way h...
Monday June 22, 2009
MRSA conference: New threats and innovative solutions
On Saturday 26th September a clinicians’ day on “Resistant bugs: New threats and innovative solutions” will be held as part of the 2nd International...
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Publications

Code of Conduct & Veterinary Act Code of Conduct &
Veterinary Act

These two documents aim to serve as guidance for the veterinary profession throughout Europe. They clearly demonstrate the profession’s commitment to assuring the health and welfare of animals and people and its adherence to ethical standards.

Can your food kill?FVE Leaflet: Can your food kill?

Is our food safe to eat? How safe is safe? A view on acceptable risk.

Real VeterinariansReal Veterinarians don't wear helmets?

FVE Leaflet: Role, task and responsibilities of veterinarians in public health.
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