Miscellaneous
Livestock, wild animals and health: a Kenyan workshop explores the issues
Earlier this year the BVA Overseas Group supported a training workshop entitled “Ecosystem Health” held in Kwale, Kenya. The overall aim of the workshop was to study the factors that might influence the health of domesticated animals, wildlife and the environment and to use the information gained to assist the local community. Read a report of the workshop here.
University of the West Indies (UWI)
Trinidad and Tobago
The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Trinidad and Tobago, offers opportunities for studies in veterinary medicine leading to the award of the DVM degree. This five-year course is held in an attractive part of the world with a tropical climate where there is a mix of people from numerous countries, various ethnic backgrounds and different religions.
The SVM is part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences and, as such, promotes the “one medicine” concept with close interaction between veterinarians and members of the medical and dental professions. In addition, its veterinary undergraduate course provides opportunities for exposure to companion animals, food-producing species and wildlife.
Information about admission, together with application forms, may be obtained from the following address:
School of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Medical Sciences
University of the West Indies
St Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
Tel (1-868) 645-4481
Fax (1-868) 645-7428
Email vetsch@tstt.net.tt
Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
University of the West Indies
St Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
Information about other opportunities to study or to carry out research projects at the SVM is available from Dr. Neil Parsan, dr_nparsan@hotmail.com or Prof. John E. Cooper (e-mail ngagi2@gmail.com), both of whom are based in Trinidad and who are coordinating opportunities for students and others in fields relating to tropical medicine and wildlife.