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 - General Secretary UEVP (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 report on the topic "Why exotic diseases are becoming challenging for Europe?". She spoke in detail about the reasons for the spread of transboundary animal diseases in Europe and shared the experience of Greece, which faced large-scale outbreaks in 2024.
Climate change
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Public report: humanitarian aid from an anonymous donor.
Dear colleagues, members of the Union, partners and everyone who cares about animals and veterinary business in Ukraine! With great gratitude we inform you: the PO "Society of Veterinary Business Owners" received 10 boxes of Propofol Kabi from an anonymous donor (10 bottles of 50 ml each).
This high-quality anesthetic is essential for the safe conduct of surgical operations, sterilizations, diagnostic procedures and intensive care. I...
FECAVA: Medicated feed for pets - risks, challenges and the position of the European Federation
The PO "Society of Veterinary Business Owners" has the status of observer in FECAVA (Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations) - a European federation uniting national associations of small animal veterinarians. Thanks to this status, each member of our Association has the opportunity to enjoy full membership rights in FECAVA, in particular, to participate in scientific ev...
On June 11, 2026, during the UEVP General Assembly in Rovaniemi, the Finnish experience in organizing veterinary services at the municipal level was presented and the new animal welfare law, which significantly changes approaches to dog breeding, was discussed. The information was presented within the agenda items dedicated to the veterinary crisis preparedness model and the regulation of dog breeding.
Municipal cooperation and emergency response system.
In Finland, a significant part of e...
The Voice of Ukraine at the FVE General Assembly: New Laws, Licenses in "Diia", and Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine
Authors of the publication: Andrii Klietsov (Chairman of the Board of the NGO "Union of Veterinary Business Owners") and Nataliia Klietsova (Public Relations Manager of the NGO UVBO).
Yesterday, on June 12, 2026, at the General Assembly of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) in the Finnish city of Rovaniemi, a historic event took place for our entire...
