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| Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations | |
|---|---|
| Name | Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations |
| Formation | 1970s |
| Type | Regional professional association |
| Headquarters | Asia |
| Region served | Asia-Pacific |
| Membership | National veterinary associations |
| Leader title | President |
Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations is a regional professional federation that brings together national veterinary associations across Asia to coordinate animal health, public health, and veterinary science initiatives. The federation operates as a convening body linking national organizations, international agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen veterinary capacity, disease surveillance, and zoonotic disease control. It engages with governments, multilateral organizations, and professional societies to advance standards, training, and research in veterinary medicine.
The organization traces roots to post‑World War II cooperation movements that involved groups such as Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, International Livestock Research Institute, Commonwealth Veterinary Association, and regional forums like Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Early meetings included participants from Japan Veterinary Medical Association, Indian Veterinary Association, Korean Veterinary Medical Association, Chinese Veterinary Medical Association, and Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, reflecting trends seen in conferences such as the World Veterinary Congress and regional assemblies modeled after the Pan American Veterinary Medical Association. Milestones align with international responses to outbreaks documented by World Organisation for Animal Health and coordinated initiatives influenced by programs at United Nations Development Programme, Asian Development Bank, and research agendas from International Vaccine Institute. Over decades the federation interacted with institutions like Royal Veterinary College, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, and networks including Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization.
The federation aims to harmonize veterinary practice standards and to enhance animal health policy by collaborating with entities such as World Health Organization, World Organisation for Animal Health, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Environment Programme, and regional bodies like ASEAN Secretariat. Objectives include capacity building alongside academic partners like Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, University of Tokyo Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and National University of Singapore, promoting research linked to institutes such as International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh and Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and supporting emergency preparedness modeled on frameworks from Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and One Health High-Level Expert Panel.
Members are national veterinary associations and specialty societies from countries including Japan, India, China, South Korea, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Mongolia, Bhutan, and Maldives, often represented by organizations like Japan Veterinary Medical Association and Indian Veterinary Association. The federation’s structure mirrors governance models seen in International Veterinary Students' Association and features committees on education, epidemiology, and animal welfare similar to those in Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and World Small Animal Veterinary Association. Affiliate members include academic faculties such as Korea University Faculty of Veterinary Science and research centers like Veterinary Research Institute (Malaysia).
Programs cover technical training, continuing professional development, and emergency response coordination in collaboration with World Health Organization, World Organisation for Animal Health, and Food and Agriculture Organization. Initiatives include antimicrobial resistance stewardship aligned with Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System, zoonoses control referencing work by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and livestock productivity projects similar to those of International Livestock Research Institute. Knowledge exchange occurs via partnerships with universities like University of Melbourne Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
The federation organizes periodic regional congresses and workshops, convening delegates at venues hosted by national associations such as Japan Veterinary Medical Association, Indian Veterinary Association, and Chinese Veterinary Medical Association. Events often feature collaborations with global meetings like the World Veterinary Congress and thematic symposia that mirror sessions at One Health Summit, Global Health Security Agenda, and International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases. Conferences attract representatives from agencies including World Health Organization, World Organisation for Animal Health, Food and Agriculture Organization, and academic institutions such as University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
Collaborative partners include multilateral organizations World Health Organization, World Organisation for Animal Health, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Children's Fund, and financial institutions like Asian Development Bank. Research and training collaborations involve universities such as Royal Veterinary College, Cornell University, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and regional research centers like International Rice Research Institute when work intersects with zoonotic interfaces. The federation also liaises with professional bodies including World Small Animal Veterinary Association, European Veterinary Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and specialty groups like Veterinary Council of India.
Governance follows representative council models with elected officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer) comparable to structures in International Veterinary Students' Association and Commonwealth Veterinary Association, with oversight committees modeled after World Organisation for Animal Health working groups. Funding sources combine membership dues from national associations, grants from institutions like Asian Development Bank and United Nations Development Programme, project funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and fee‑based services developed with partners such as International Livestock Research Institute and International Vaccine Institute. Financial stewardship and auditing practices align with standards used by World Health Organization and international NGOs like Médecins Sans Frontières.
Category:Veterinary organizations