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About the Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This conference is the 16th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (STVM) and the 4th Joint International meeting with the Association of Institutions for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (AITVM). The Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine is made up of researchers, ecologists, veterinarians, students from over 40 countries who have a passion for promoting and improving tropical veterinary medicine under the umbrella of one health.<\/p>\n

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About the Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This conference is the 16th Biennial Meeting of the Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (STVM) and the 4th Joint International meeting with the Association of Institutions for Tropical Veterinary Medicine (AITVM). The Society for Tropical Veterinary Medicine is made up of researchers, ecologists, veterinarians, students from over 40 countries who have a passion for promoting and improving tropical veterinary medicine under the umbrella of one health.<\/p>\n

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About the Organising Body<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The School of Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, stands as the exclusive institution in the English-speaking Caribbean providing a comprehensive five-year program in veterinary studies. Modern teaching facilities and research laboratories are integral to our campus, fostering hands-on training and facilitating various research endeavours. Our Veterinary Hospital encompasses clinics specializing in small animals, farm animals, aquatic animals, and equine care, alongside several diagnostic laboratories.<\/p>\n

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Who should attend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Participants will be researchers, clinicians and veterinarians, and other animal and environmental health professionals from the Caribbean region and from countries located in the global tropics and subtropical areas. The audience will be veterinarians, medical doctors, environmental scientists, veterinary students, welfare advocates livestock and animal scientists and other health practitioners.<\/p>\n

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Participants will be researchers, clinicians and veterinarians, and other animal and environmental health professionals from the Caribbean region and from countries located in the global tropics and subtropical areas. The audience will be veterinarians, medical doctors, environmental scientists, veterinary students, welfare advocates livestock and animal scientists and other health practitioners.<\/p>\n

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Why attend<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This 3-day meeting provides an intimate setting for networking, mentorship and collaboration. It is of particular interest to new and middle career professionals to develop meaningful relationships and share experiences. It is an opportunity for policy makers, regional and international organizations and industry to develop a deeper insight into mechanisms for problem solving and advancing institutional goals. Veterinarians and other medical professionals will have the opportunity to engage with suppliers of diagnostic equipment and pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n

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