The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA specialist divisions have extended New Year’s greetings to colleagues across the profession in the languages of the 27 member states of the European Union in an open letter published on the BVA website today (30 December) at this address https://www.bva.co.uk/news-campaigns-and-policy/newsroom/news-releases/bva-family-welcomes-in-2017-in-eu27-languages/
The greetings come as the UK heads into 2017 with the prospect of Article 50 being triggered, starting the formal process of the UK leaving the European Union.
The veterinary organisations who have signed the letter wish to make clear that colleagues from all over the world are valued and invaluable to the veterinary profession in the UK.
Gudrun Ravetz, President of the British Veterinary Association, said:
“My theme for my year as BVA President is the veterinary family and it has never been more important to pull together as one profession, whoever you are, and wherever you come from. We are delighted that there has been such an overwhelming response to this idea from Andrew Cobner, the President of the British Cattle Veterinary Association. Together with the RCVS, BVA has made clear to government our concerns about the working rights of our EU colleagues post-Brexit – as well as the potential impact on standards of animal health and welfare, and public health – and we will continue to do so.”
Open New Year letter from the British Veterinary Association and its specialist divisions
The undersigned veterinary organisations would like to extend New Year’s greetings to all our colleagues in the languages of the EU. We would like to send a message in 2017 that says we value all our colleagues and their invaluable contribution across the UK, wherever they come from in the world.
Happy New Year
Bonne année
šťastný Nový rok
Godt NytÅr
Gelukkig nieuwjaar
Hyvää uutta vuotta
Frohes neues Jahr
Kali chronya
Boldog új évet
Felice anno nuovo
Szczesliwego nowego roku
Feliz año nuevo
Chestita nova godina
Sretna Nova godina
Mutlu Yıllar
Head uut aastat
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh
Laimīgu Jauno gadu
Laimingų Naujųjų metų
Is-sena t-tajba
Feliz Ano Novo
An Nou Fericit
Bliadhna Mhath Ùr
Srečno novo leto
Gott nytt år
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Urte berri on
Feliç any nou
Feliz ano novo
Signed by BVA and these BVA specialist divisions:
Association of Government Veterinarians
Association of Veterinarians in Industry
Association of Veterinary Students
British Cattle Veterinary Association
British Equine Veterinary Association
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Poultry Association
British Veterinary Zoological Society
Fish Veterinary Society
Goat Veterinary Society
Pig Veterinary Society
Sheep Veterinary Society
Society of Greyhound Vets
Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons
Veterinary Deer Society
Veterinary Public Health Association
