29th World Veterinary Congress

Over 3000 participants attended the 29th World Veterinary Congress which took place from July 27 – 31, 2008, in Vancouver, British Columbia. World renowned scientists in animal production, animal health and welfare gathered at this major event along with rural and urban veterinary practitioners, representatives from the public Veterinary Services and from academia, and veterinary students from all around the globe.

The Congress presented the first World Veterinary Day Award to the Kenyan Veterinary Association (KVA), represented by its President Dr Christopher Wanga and this Award was a unique opportunity to promote and illustrate the crucial role of veterinarians from around the world for years to come.