Commentary: Fourth CVC Features First Equine Track

WEVA board member Chris Riggs, BVSc, PhD, DEO, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, shares his thoughts on the recent Chinese Veterinary Conference’s equine track, and the future of veterinary medicine in China.
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WEVA board member Chris Riggs, BVSc, PhD, DEO, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, head of veterinary clinical services at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Equine Hospital, shares his thoughts on the recent Chinese Veterinary Conference's equine track.


The 4th Chinese Veterinary Conference (CVC) was jointly hosted by the China Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the China Animal Disease Control Centre (CADC), and the People’s Government of Guangxi Aquatic Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Bureau was the local organiser. The meeting, held Oct. 28-30 and timed to coincide with China National Vet Day on Oct. 28, was held in a large conference centre in Guilin, Guangxi Province.

After a long and rather formal opening ceremony delegates split into multiple streams, which included sessions on aquatic animals, ruminants, small animal practice, pigs, and horses. There was a large trade exhibition that focused on laboratory diagnostic equipment, drugs (a relatively small range, principally for the swine industry), vaccines (none for horses), and digital radiography and ultrasonographic equipment.

Having attended the 3rd CVC in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, in 2012, I was disappointed at the lack of coverage on equine-related topics. Following discussions with the Deputy Secretary General of the CVMA, Dr. Wang Qingbo, I agreed to assist the CVMA in organizing the first equine-specific stream at the 2013 CVC. The Hong Kong Jockey Club kindly provided sponsorship, which was further boosted by support from the World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA)

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