Colleagues, the European integration of Ukraine’s veterinary sector is taking on increasingly clear shape with each passing day. As Secretary of the SVVS NGO, I am carefully tracking all strategic decisions made at the General Assembly of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) in Finland, guided by the official meeting agenda.
The Assembly’s daytime session brought extremely important news for our community, particularly regarding international animal welfare legislation, continuing p...
European Veterinary Practice Standards 2026: Biosecurity, Medicines Regulation, and the "Triple R" Workforce Manifesto at the FVE Assembly.
Dear colleagues, the domestic veterinary sector stands on the threshold of large-scale integration into the European legal and economic space. Our participation in the General Assembly of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) - held from June 11 to 14 in Rovaniemi, Finland - provides a clear insight: the trends being discussed here today will tom...
Behind the Scenes of FVE Financial Decisions: How Artificial Intelligence and Absolute Transparency Are Transforming Veterinary Management.
When we hear the phrase "financial report," many people picture tedious spreadsheets and the monotonous recitation of figures. However, at the FVE General Assembly in Rovaniemi, the financial session turned into a compelling demonstration of how modern technology and open dialogue build trust within a vast international community.
Guided by the official...
Global Veterinary Challenges 2026: US and Canadian Experience for Veterinary Business Development in Ukraine
The world is changing, yet the challenges faced by veterinarians and clinic owners across the globe remain remarkably similar. In June, the General Assembly of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) took place in Rovaniemi, Finland, as documented in the official file Agenda GA Finland Final.pdf. During the session, European colleagues heard presentations from representatives...
EAZWV: Update on the activities of the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians
On June 11, 2026, a report by EAZWV (European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians) was presented during the UEVP General Assembly in Rovaniemi. The report was presented by Sanna Hellström, and a representative of the association also participated in the discussion.
EAZWV was founded in 1996 and today unites veterinarians working in zoos, wildlife rehabilitation centers, scientific in...
Athina Trachili – UEVP General Secretary (Greece): Why are "exotic" animal diseases increasingly threatening Europe?
On June 11, 2026, during the UEVP General Assembly in Rovaniemi, Athina Trachili (Greece) delivered a presentation titled "Why exotic diseases are becoming challenging for Europe?" She detailed the reasons behind the spread of transboundary animal diseases in Europe and shared the experience of Greece, which faced large-scale outbreaks in 2024.
