The focus was on improving the welfare of animals worldwide. It is a big concern of us all. A fourth committee, the Veterinary Support in Disasters and Emergencies Technical Committee, is just breaking ground, according to Dr. Swanson. All committees will submit reports for approval at the World Veterinary Congress. When the Yugoslavians pleaded with NATO to stop bombing early in April during the attacks on Kosovo, the WVA received an e-mail message from a Serbian veterinarian, asking for the WVA to stand against NATO attacks.
Most countries look at the veterinary profession as a very neutral profession.
Honest and neutral. Even though we don't have big numbers, I think we are more respected than we may realize.