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WVA to highlight key priorities for global veterinary medicine
WVA president
Dr. Rene Carlson will deliver a lecture at BVA Congress 2015.
President to deliver thought-provoking lecture at BVA Congress

The president of the World Veterinary Association (WVA) is to highlight key priorities for global veterinary medicine at BVA Congress next week.

Dr. Rene Carlson will deliver a thought-provoking lecture on "One Health, One World - how every veterinarian can help tackle global challenges" at this year's London Vet Show (19-20 November).

During her talk, Dr. Carlson will argue that every vet can - and must - play a role in assuring the long-time credibility and integrity of the veterinary profession to improve animal and human health.

She will also highlight several strategic priorities for global veterinary medicine, including her expertise and opinion on veterinary education, animal welfare, pharmaceutical stewardship, zoonotic disease, food security, and relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental partnerships.

“I am delighted to speak at BVA Congress, the key political event in the veterinary calendar, and I welcome this opportunity to outline what One Health means to, and for, vets worldwide," said Dr Carlson."Every one of us in the veterinary profession can positively contribute to improving both animal and human health and I look forward to hearing feedback on what the challenges and opportunities ahead could be.”

BVA President Sean Wensley added: “As the growth of digital technology and ease of travel move us away from micro towards macro communities, the One Health Agenda has never been more important - and this is a unique on-our-doorstep opportunity to hear a world veterinary leader discuss the priorities for us all in the veterinary profession.

"That Dr Carlson is also choosing to highlight the importance of partnerships with government and other organisations underlines that no vet works in a vacuum, and underlines how critical veterinary knowledge is for sound policy and political decision making."

For more information on the talk, which takes place on 20 November from 10.30 to 11.30, visit: www.bva.co.uk

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

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