Gov. Bev Perdue Proclaims Veterinary Science Year As Part Of World Veterinary Year Celebrations
Commemorative Events Will Take Place Worldwide Throughout 2011.
- Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) March 22, 2011 - The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced that Gov. Bev Perdue has signed a proclamation announcing Veterinary Science Year as part of World Veterinary Year. The yearlong celebration supports the goals and ideals of World Veterinary Year by bringing attention to and showing appreciation for the contributions that the veterinary profession has made and continues to make to animal health, public health and food safety. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the veterinary profession. World Veterinary Year events will be taking place around the world to commemorate this anniversary. The official opening ceremony took place in Versailles, France, on Jan. 24, 2011.
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"We're very pleased that Gov. Perdue has recognized the merits of veterinary science during World Veterinary Year," said Claire Holley, executive director of the NCVMA. "We look forward to celebrating with events in North Carolina and learning about the worldwide celebrations that occur. We hope this year will inspire others to the veterinary profession and continue to develop greater achievements in animal welfare and public health."
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- For more information on World Veterinary Year, visit http://www.vet2011.org/.
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ABOUT THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) is a professional organization of veterinarians dedicated to compassionate animal care and quality medicine. The NCVMA promotes integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine, provides the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences, supports its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials, lobbies on behalf of the interests of the entire profession, and serves as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state. For more information, visit http://www.ncvma.org/, or call (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850.
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