Welcome Message
From The MAVMA President
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association (MAVMA), I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the 32nd MAVMA Congress. This year’s theme is very pertinent – “Covid-19: Reshaping the Future of Veterinary Profession & Industry” – as this Congress provides an opportunity for MAVMA to consolidate our experiences and knowledge in navigating the post-pandemic scenario in Malaysia.
Since the last time we met at the 31st MAVMA Congress in 2019, we now live in a very different world with the risk of Covid-19 infection, emerging zoonotic diseases, and climate change posing new challenges to the veterinary profession.
It is this new normal that presents an urgent need for MAVMA to convene this Congress for members of the veterinary profession to discuss and strategize the way forward to cope with the mounting challenges.
The Organizing Committee have constructed an engaging scientific programme, that captures recent advancements in Zoonotic Disease Surveillance, Covid-19 Vaccine Development, Wildlife Disease Surveillance, African Swine Fever, and Transboundary Disease Control together with our close collaborators in Thailand.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Organizing Committee of MAVMA Congress 2022 for their tireless efforts in making this event a success and their commitment to furthering the veterinary medical profession here in Malaysia.
Lastly, I would like to encourage all of us who are here to share, question, challenge, inspire and encourage one another and support the continued growth of the veterinary medical community.
Professor Dato' Dr Mohd Azmi Mohd Lila
President
Malaysian Veterinary Medical Association (MAVMA) 2021/2023
Previously known as Veterinary Association Malaysia (VAM)