Equine Vets Celebrated at WEVA Conference
HRH Princess Haya
FEI President praised the work of equine vets at WEVA Conference in India.The President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, HRH Princess Haya, celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons, France, and the subsequent birth of the modern veterinary profession in her opening address at the 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association Conference in India last week.
She addressed 600 delegates, including key members of the world's equine industry, breeders and leading equine veterinarians, at the conference.
HRH Princess Haya drew attention to the "crucial role veterinarians play in improving animal health, pushing the boundaries of biomedical research and protecting the environment."
The President drew a round of applause from the audience when she called for the safe international movement of high performance horses, and "taking a risk-based approach without over-precautionary levels of red tape and restrictions."
Dr Tim Greet, the President of WEVA, commented: We are delighted that FEI President Princess Haya chose WEVA 2011 to express a vision for the relationship between the equine veterinary profession, equestrian sport and the wider industry as we enter the next 250 years."
He added: "We must keep to our guiding principles of maintaining equine welfare and using best veterinary science."
HRH Princess Haya gave the opening address on 2nd November 2011at WEVA Conference in Hyderabad, India.
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