Conference discusses the vital roles of African Veterinary Para-professionals
In October, GALVmed, in partnership with OIE and the Africa Veterinary Technicians Association held the first African veterinary para-professional conference in Pretoria, South Africa. The conference was attended by nearly a hundred participants including representatives of national associations of veterinary para-professionals, Veterinary Statutory Bodies from selected African countries and international organisations. GALVmed CEO Peter Jefferies emphasised that there are not enough veterinarians in Africa to meet the needs of small-holder livestock keepers. Therefore, there is a need to be pragmatic ad recognise that there's a place for paravets who should be given recognition of professional status that their training allows. Useful models already exist in certain countries.
Indian Immunologicals partners with GALVmed and the University of Melbourne to manufacture pig vaccine
Indian-based Indian Immunologicals Ltd. (IIL) are currently working with GALVmed and the University of Melbourne to produce the world's first pig vaccine for Porcine Cysticercosis. IIL is a leading manufacturer of animal and human vaccines.
Upcoming event: Extensive Livestock Expo: Herding for the Market
GALVmed will be participating in a a three-day regional livestock trade forum in Nairobi. The National Livestock Expo will be held on November 4-6 and is expected to bring together local, regional and international breeders, livestock keepers, processors, marketers, industry regulators and policy makers, among others.
GALVmed partner and long term consultant Dr. Kornel Das was recognised by Odisha Poultry Association and the Department of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development, Government of Odisha for his lifetime contribution to the development of backyard poultry and documentation of poultry genetic resources in Odisha. Join us in congratulating Dr Das!
GALVmed welcomes new Policy & External Affairs Manager
We warmly welcome into our team Mr. Julius Singoma, our new Policy & External Affairs Manager. Julius will be supporting strategies to build and maintain partnerships, promote advocacy and advance effective policies that influence animal health delivery for smallholder livestock farmers. He is based in our Nairobi office.
Registered Charity in Scotland: SC039197 Registered Charity in England and Wales: 1115606.
Registered Name: Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines.
Registered in England and Wales No. 5393391, limited by guarantee.
Registered Office: Maclay Murray & Spens, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5AB, UK.
Registered Charity in Scotland: SC039197 Registered Charity in England and Wales: 1115606.
Registered Name: Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines.
Registered in England and Wales No. 5393391, limited by guarantee.
Registered Office: Maclay Murray & Spens, One London Wall, London EC2Y 5AB, UK.
