BVA family welcomes in 2017 in EU27 languages

2 min read30 December 2016 Partner content

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 at this address.

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