World Association for Veterinary Dermatology

In March 2010, the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology (WAVD) was formally incorporated as a nonprofit limited lability company registered in Scotland, succeeding the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology Association. The primary goal of the WAVD is to promote the worldwide advancement of Veterinary Dermatology. Our Member, Affiliate, and Provisional Organisations are: Nine Member Organisations: American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (AAVD) American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) Asian Society of Veterinary Dermatology (AiSVD) Asian College of Veterinary Dermatology (AiCVD) Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (CAVD) Dermatology Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (DCANZCVS) European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD) European Society of Veterinary Dermatology (ESVD) Latin American Society of Veterinary Dermatology (SLDV) 3 Affiliate Organisations: International Committee on Atopic Diseases of Animals (ICADA) International Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology (ISVD) Global Veterinary Dermatology Education Group (GVDEG) No Provisional Organisations currently. The World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology (WCVD) was initiated by Member Organisations representing American, Canadian and European specialists in veterinary dermatology. More recently, organisations from Asia and Australasia have joined. Every 4 years, the WCVD is organised by one of the WAVD Member Organisations, with the goal to be better and more successful than the predecessor. The prestigious WCVD provides an unparalleled opportunity to join leading international experts for a 4-day Congress featuring the latest innovations in cutting edge science and practical applications for veterinary dermatology. From the expert to the general practitioner, multiple lecture streams ensure there is something for everyone! The 9th WCVD will be held in Sydney, Australia on October 20th-24th. www.vetdermsydney.com