Inauguration of Animal Welfare Centre and International Workshop on Animal Welfare Research at Veterinary College, Hassan
With the support of KVAFSU and CVA and financial support from Open Philanthropy an Animal Welfare Research Centre was inaugurated at the Department of Livestock Production Management Veterinary College, Hassan on 5 February 2025 with the objective of carrying out research on animal welfare, behaviour, and ethics in farm animals. An International Workshop on Animal […]
Audit of Animal Welfare Research Centres at Pondicherry and Bangalore
To evaluate the work of Animal Welfare Research Centre (AWRC), Bangalore and RIVER-AWRC, Pondicherry, the CVA decided to have an audit of the two centres and help plan future strategies and do a SWAT analysis. This was done with financial support from Open Philanthropy. Two Animal Welfare experts, Dr Peter Thornber from Australia and Dr […]
Celebrating Achievements and Looking Toward a Bright Future for Veterinary Science
A Message from the President Dear Members and Friends of the Commonwealth Veterinary Association, As 2024 draws to a close, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the collective efforts of our members across the Commonwealth. This year has been a remarkable journey of innovation, collaboration, and resilience. From tackling critical issues in […]
Report on the TVA/CVA Conference
REPORT ON THE TVA/CVA CONFERENCE Prepared By: Dr. Ngwisha Joshua, Communications Coordinator, Commonwealth Veterinary AssociationEvent: Joint CVA and Tanzania Veterinary Association (TVA) Regional ConferenceDate: December 3rd – 5th, 2024Location: Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania Introduction The Joint CVA and TVA Regional Conference, hosted at Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge in Arusha, Tanzania, provided an exceptional platform for […]
A Veterinary Approach to Sustainable Food and Farming
As a recipient of the CVA Study fund scholarship to study “A Veterinary Approach to Sustainable Food and Farming”, it was an eye-opening experience and well worth the time and effort. It was an eight-month commitment to attend on-line sessions and self-learning through ten modules. The modules spanned -how to become a sustainable practitioner, better […]
Vale Dr Sripad Sosale
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Sripad Sosale, our beloved CVA Regional Coordinator for Asia Oceania, who tragically succumbed to COVID-19 complications recently. Dr. Sripad made a profound and lasting impact as the SPC Pacific Community Veterinarian, serving 22 Pacific Island Countries and Territories. His dedication, expertise, and compassionate […]
Introducing the new CVA Delegate for the United Kingdom, Dr Polly Compston
Q1. Tell us about you, your family and where you live? I’m Polly Compston, and I live in a village just outside Cambridge, UK, with my cat Olive and my dog Fennel. I love exploring the countryside around my home, which offers a peaceful contrast to the picturesque city of Cambridge and the culture available […]
Pan Commonwealth Virtual Conference
The 2nd Pan Commonwealth Virtual Conference was held on Saturday 2 November. The theme this years conference was: Climate Change and its Impact on Animal Health, Livestock Production and Animal Welfare With speakers Dr. Peter ThornberPast CVA President and Animal Welfare Specialist – Australia Dr. Sarah Wilkinson-EytleCVA President (Host) – Jamaica Dr. Raghavendra BhattaDeputy Director […]
International Workshop on Animal Welfare Research in Puducherry, India
An International Workshop on Animal Welfare Research, organised by the Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) and the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER), Puducherry and supported by Open Philanthropy, was held on 19 and 20 August 2024 at RIVER, Puducherry, India. A total of 45 participants and six invited speakers attended. Attendees included the […]
Training given to two Indian veterinarians in animal welfare research in Edinburgh
The Commonwealth Veterinary Association (CVA) has an MoU with the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry, India and established RIVER – CVA Animal Welfare Research Center (RIVER-AWRC) at the Department of Livestock Production and Management, RIVER, Puducherry, India, on 30th January 2024 with the objective of carrying out research in animal welfare, […]
