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The British Veterinary Association informed that The Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship was awarded for 2012.
This scholarship was established in 1953 to honour the memory of Mr Henry W. Steele-Bodger, President of the BVA 1939/41, in recognition of his great services to the veterinary profession and agriculture, particularly during the war years of 1939/45. The award is only open to graduates of veterinary schools in the UK and Ireland who have been qualified for not more than three years, or to penultimate or final year students at these schools.
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CALLISTO informs that, on the occasion of World Animal Day - 4th October 2012, FVE organises the Conference titled “Import & keeping of exotic animals in EU. Existing concerns and risks - Current challenges to meet”. The event, to be held in Brussels on 4-5 October 2012, is organized in collaboration with the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the EU Commission and the Swiss Federal Veterinary.
The main purpose of the Conference is to exchange information on the ways that exotic animals enter the EU market and arrive in different EU countries and to point out the challenges for animal health and welfare, and the possible impact on public health.
Please click on the following link to obtain more information on the agenda and the registration procedure.
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During the IFAH-Europe Conference 'Healthy animals for safe, secure and sustainable food supply', held in Brussels the 21st June 2012, Prof. Dr. Ir. A. Havelaar gave an interesting presentation on zoonoses titled 'Today's risk reality of food - microbiological risks'.
The pdf version of Prof. Havelaar is available following this link http://www.ifaheurope.org/upl/4/default/doc/WebPack.pdf, at page 74.
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CALLISTO initiative was presented in the “Welfare Pulse Issue 11” published in June 2012.
The “Welfare Pulse” is the Animal Welfare Magazine for the Ministry of Primary Industries of New Zealand. This electronic publication is produced three times a year and represents a relevant source of information for those with a special interest in animal welfare developments in the country and overseas.
Nicki Cross, Animal Welfare Technical Adviser of the Ministry of Primary Industries and CALLISTO member, dedicated a specific article to the initiative explaining main objectives and project components.
Use the following link to download the “Welfare Pulse Issue 11” and read the article on page 4.
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Eurogroup for Animals organised the “Animal Welfare Conference” in Brussels, on 19-20 June, 2012. Speakers from the EU Commission, National Authorities and Civil Society organisations were invited to address topics related with a sustainable food supply, efficient communication strategies for Animal Welfare promotion, health and welfare of companion animals.
During the conference, Talina Sterneberg, representing FVE - Federation of European Veterinarians , gave a presentation titled “The threat of disease transmission by companion animals: Callisto EU project”.
In the role of CALLISTO leading partner, the FVE's representative illustrated first background, approach, expected results and timing of the project. Afterward a deeper analysis of CALLISTO's Expert Advisory Groups, work packages and general project management was developed. During the session, a remind on main CALLISTO milestones and source of information was also shared with audience and all concerned participants.
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The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) published the Newsletter - February 2012. The publication contains an article on pet travel scheme, explaining movement rules for pet in the EU. The articles refers to provisions and conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) n. 998/2003; it also describes FVE and British Veterinary Association activities in this field.
To read more on this topic please download the FVE Newsletter here: http://www.fve.org/news/newsletters/2012_02_fve_newsletter_web.pdf
A link to the “Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-commercial movement of pet animals” is also available.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2012:0089:FIN:EN:PDF
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The Journal of the British Veterinary Association in the edition of April 2012, Volume 170, Issue 15 published a specific article concerning CALLISTO initiative.
The article focuses on the “One Health” concept and the collaboration among human health and veterinary professional to eradicate diseases. CALLISTO website is mentioned as a useful tool for this kind of cooperation providing direct access to scientific research and debates on zoonotic diseases transmitted by companion animals.
