Chances are small that you missed the fact that this year, 2011 we celebrate that 250 years ago in 1761, Claude Bourgelat was granted permission by the French King to found the first veterinary education in Lyon France. This initiative was very much initiated because of the terrible consequences of the “Rinderpest” cattle disease. The... more »

Two weeks ago Vetstart, in cooperation with the local IVSA chapter organized a meeting for veterinary students about practice management. Topics that are unusual to be discussed during the regular courses at the university but that are incredibly important for your success in after graduation. Practice Management includes all aspects of being a member of... more »

Did you miss the previous one, or did you like it so much, that you want to go back? Here is your opportunity. The very active IVSA Chapter in Assiut Egypt announces another great opportunity to combine learning with discovering Egypt. From 26 Febuary until 9 March 2011 the 3rd workshop on all aspects of... more »

The Belgian small animal congress CaniFelis and equine congress Hippos offers Vetstart members a 10% discount on registrations, and free access to the webcastings. Jan. 22-23, 2011. in  Brussels, Belgium. The theme of the CaniFelis Congress is “Cats versus Dogs”. Scientific program: the conferences will focus on problems that are commonly encountered in the everyday... more »

Shelters and Clinics in Egypt is a unique CE opportunity to learn more about veterinary medicine in Egypt. During a 5 day program participants can learn from experts in the area, about a wide variety of topics. Registration can be done directly with Dr. Ahmed Sabet and the team of Vet for Pet Animal Hospital... more »

IV Konferencja Weterynaryjna “PRAKTYCY PRAKTYKOM – na czterech ?apach” odb?dzie si? w dniach 13-15.05.2011 r. w Centrum Konferencyjno-Kongresowym PWSBiA w Warszawie przy ul. Bobrowieckiej 9. FORMULARZ ZG?OSZENIOWY WYK?ADOWCY: Craig E. Griffin (USA) Danielle A. Gunn-Moore (Wielka Brytania) Janina ?ukaszewska (Polska) Wojciech Ni?a?ski (Polska)

The IVSA chapter in Novi Sad is an active group of students and has organized another event, about the vet education and profession in Balkan countries.

In October 2010 there will be a unique opportunity to learn more about the Arabian horse, and about Egypt at a remarkable low price, organized by the local IVSA chapter Zagazig Egypt.

In January a very successful Small Animal focussed congress was held in Portugal. Dr. Emir Chaher, Vetstart contact in Portugal gives a brief impression, and recommends this meeting.

Global European experts are among the speakers lined up for the fourth 2010 Southern European Veterinary Congress (SEVC), which takes place in Barcelona between 30 September and 3 October.