WAVMA and non-WAVMA information
With access to over 100 hours of world class CEPD provided by international speakers as well as further information on WAVMA’s Video library. One of the benefits of becoming a WAVMA member.
Previous WAVMA Activities
CertAqV awards – The new online system is up and running and the first candidates who enrolled under this new system have now been awarded CertAqV. As with all new systems there is a bit of a learning curve for candidates, mentors and adjudicators. It is recommended that all review the new “outline of how the application process works”.
CertAqVNT awards – There are now five CertAqVNT and around 27 people waiting to sign up once the new website page, which is under development, is completed. So if you would like further information on applying for the CertAqVNT, first check the WAVMA website and click on the Education tab, if the page is not available please contact administrators@wavma.org who can talk you through the process.
Executive Board Meeting – Was held on February 24 with the next EB meeting scheduled for March 31. No quorum was present so decisions will be made via online poll.
February Webinar – Actually occurred on March 3. Dr Francisca Samsing gave a superb presentation on “B-1065: The rise of the opportunists”. If you missed the live presentation this is one you really did miss out on. You can watch the recording on WAVMA’s WebCEPD page along with 100 other webinars.
Coming up:
Monthly Webinar – The next webinar will be held on Friday March 24 at 14.00 UTC. The talk is titled “Classification of mortalities in salmonid aquaculture according to causality” and will be given by Dr Paul Midtlyng. Further information can be found when you click on the green “Register now” button.
WAVMA Fellows - Nomination of Fellows Call (deadline 31 April 2023)
As in previous years, the Fellows Program invites nominations all year round. Applications under this call will be accepted before 31 April 2023. All WAVMA members are welcome to nominate themselves or other distinguished colleagues. The nomination package consists of a filled in nomination form, (online nomination form), the candidate’s curriculum vitae and at least two letters of support. Self-nominations will also be accepted. Nomination forms must be submitted at FellowsChair@wavma.org. To read more about this call and how to apply please click here.
Non WAVMA Activities
For those of you interested in manatee rescue and rehabilitation work, there is a periodical newsletter called Sirenews. It is read around the world by scientists and managers that do manatee and dugon conservation, including veterinarians.
The companion volume to Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine, Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases for Practitioners is now available to pre-order at Wiley.com. “A highly useful reference for veterinary practitioners, academic staff, and researchers, Pathology and Epidemiology of Aquatic Animal Diseases is also suitable for those who are interested in aquatic veterinary medicine and serves as a companion to Fundamentals of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine, written by the same editorial team.”
Buying both copies together obtains a 25% discount and remember that all royalties for the Fundamentals book go to WAVMA. The two books together cover completely, and more, the requriements for the WAVMA CertAqV.