FVE Conference on MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

FVE organised a scientific conference on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in humans and animals in Brussels on 8 April (Tuesday) 2008. The conference examined a series of related key topics with speakers from both the veterinary world as well as from the field of human medicine. The conference was aimed at exchanging information on the prevalence of MRSA and to bring the latest clinical and research approaches to the understanding, prevention and treatment of MRSA in animals.

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FVE and TAIEX organised a meeting to discuss challenges for candidate countries preparing for implementing the Veterinary Medicines Legislation next 18 March 2008 in Zagreb (Croatia).

The overall objective of the conference is preparing the groundwork for a correct implementation and cooperation in the field of Veterinary Medicinal legislation. The focus will lay on making veterinary practitioners aware of the foreseen changes and their responsibility towards responsible use of Veterinary Medicinal Products. More in particular the conference will inform delegates about the “acquis communautaire” in veterinary pharmaceutical field, pharmacovigilance procedures, authorisation procedures and the availability of veterinary medicines. For more information contact the FVE office at info@fve.org

FVE/TAIEX workshop on Classical Swine Fever

The FVE and the Veterinary Association of Romania organised a Workshop on Classical Swine Fever in the South East of Europe on 17 and 18 September 2007 with the support of TAIEX. The aim of the conference was to give veterinarians in the region a better insight in all aspects of Classical Swine Fever, in order to increase awareness of EU legislation, promote disease prevention and increase regional cooperation. Despite all measures from national governments in the region Classical Swine fever continues to be present. The FVE wants to promote dialogue in order to find a common solution.

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• For presentations go to TAIEX website / Library / event AGR 24918

FVE/TAIEX conference on Animal Health, Animal Welfare and Public Health

On 15-16 March 2007 FVE welcomed around 200 veterinarians from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Poland in Riga/Latvia for a conference on the implementation of EU veterinary legislation. The conference was supported by TAIEX (Technical Assistance Information Exchange Instrument, DG Enlargement) and was organised in co-operation with the Latvian Veterinary Association. Participants saw this conference as a good opportunity to discuss the veterinary EU legislation and its implementation challenges. It also helped building valuable relationships amongst participants. The conference focused on the implementation of EU legislation in the areas of animal welfare, disease control, registration and identification of animals, hygiene and on the role of the private practitioner in public health as well as zoonoses

• For presentations go to TAIEX website / Library / event AGR 23977

‘One Health’ reception

Over 70% of human pathogens originate from animals. Bacteria, viruses, prions, parasites, worms, etc. can easily be transmitted from animals to people. For this reason FVE strives to stress the fact that there is only one health and that healthy animals make healthy people. Veterinary Public Health is an essential part of Global Public Health.
In order to pass on this message to lawmakers and relevant stakeholders, FVE organized a reception on 3 October 2007 for members of European Institutions like the European Parliament, the European Commission, permanent representations of Members States and other lobby organizations.

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