Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists

The 10th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology, organised by the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD), will be held in Boston, Masachusetts on 25-29 July 2024.

Providing an unparalleled opportunity to meet with leading international experts for four days of networking and learning about the latest innovations in science and practical applications for veterinary dermatology. The Congress promises to be an exciting and rewarding opportunity to come together.

Expected attendance: Over 1,700 delegates from more than 70 countries

• State-of-the-art Presentations
• Supporting Reviews and Original Studies
• Species-specific Streams
• ISVD Lectures
• Company Symposia
• Interactive Workshops
• Poster Presentations
• Wetlabs

For more details see the 10th WCVD website.

World Veterinary Dermatology Day celebrates the global art and science of veterinary dermatology.
Professor Hugo Schindelka is considered the founder of veterinary dermatology. He was born on
February 3, 1853 in the Czech Republic and died in April 10, 1913. He studied medicine (Dr. med.
1871) and veterinary medicine (graduate veterinarian 1881) at the University of Vienna, became
an assistant at the chair for special pathology and therapy at the Military Thieric Medicine
Institute. After his elevation to the University of Veterinary Medicine (1887), he became an
associate professor in 1890 and a full professor in 1892. He was also a consultant for veterinary
affairs in the Ministry of Agriculture from 1899 to 1907 and a member of the Supreme Health
Council from 1903 to 1906. World Veterinary Dermatology Day is planned to coincide with
Professor Schindelka’s birthday.

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