Vetnuus | May 2026 3 Despite this, a fruitful meeting was held, during which the AVF presented its structure, objectives and short-term project focus areas. These are under consideration and will be further discussed at the next Board meeting. In May, we are looking forward to further engagement with SAHPRA and SAVA’s participation in a regulatory technical forum working group. The function of this forum is to serve as a communication platform within its scope, including the following areas: • Guidelines and regulations — regional, continental and international; • New circulars and directives; • Medical devices and IVDs; • Clinical trials; • Pharmacovigilance; • Complementary medicines; • Veterinary medicines; • Orthodox medicines; • Radiation control; and • Any other topic deemed necessary. Currently, there is a radiation control regulatory proposal by SAHPRA. At this stage, these issues do not seem to affect veterinarians directly, but they are likely to impact larger industry players. SAVA has also recently reviewed and released its position statement on non-therapeutic tail docking in canine puppies. At the recent FEDCO meeting, it was agreed that continued engagement with stakeholders on this matter should take place. I would like to thank the members, branches, groups and committees who continue to contribute their time, expertise and energy to these important processes. Much of this work happens quietly and often under significant pressure, but it is essential to ensuring that the profession has a clear, credible and respected voice. v Groetnis, Dr. Ziyanda Majokweni – Qwalela President: South African Veterinary Association STUDY VETERINARY MEDICINE IN CYPRUS DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (DVM) 5-Year Programme for High School Leavers unic.ac.cy/vet EARLY CLINICAL EXPOSURE AND TRAINING in small groups with both large and small animals from year one. CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH RCVS, AVMA, EAEVE, AND WORLD ORGANIZATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON CURRICULUM designed to offer you the necessary Day One skills required to follow any career pathway in veterinary medicine. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ANIMAL WELFARE volunteerism and service opportunities with sheltered animals. TALENTED AND DEDICATED FACULTY MEMBERS AND STAFF facilitating and guiding your learning and development as a veterinarian. FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE From the President <<< 2 From the President
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