The European Association of State Veterinary Officers (EASVO) held its General Assembly in a hybrid format, welcoming members, guests, and observers to discuss shared challenges, national updates, and European-level priorities for the veterinary profession.
Key contributions included a presentation from the Young Official Veterinarians Network, highlighting the need for greater interagency collaboration and support around digital certification (TRACES), and a thesis presentation on veterinary workforce shortages in France. The Members’ Round Table featured updates on animal health situations across Europe, including the UK’s new negligible BSE risk status and discussions around the upcoming EU-UK veterinary agreement.
EASVO issued several recommendations to the FVE General Assembly, including:
Prompt adoption of the draft position on fur farming.
Addressing violence against veterinarians via the 4th VetSurvey.
Exploring formal structures under the FVE umbrella.
Monitoring workforce availability and developing forecasting models.
Strengthening coordination with TRACES contact points.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to collaborative European veterinary leadership and thanked all members, guests, and FVE partners for their continued engagement. The next General Assembly will be held in Cyprus in November 2025.
