About FAVA

The Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) is an organization representing seventeen countries in the Asia Pacific Region with a membership in excess of 75,000 veterinarians. Since formation in 1978, FAVA has sought to develop linkages to enable the veterinarians of the region to exchange ideas and information related to veterinary science.

FAVA’s vision

FAVA will be recognized by the public as a unified professional association servicing the veterinary needs of the region.

The mission of FAVA

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the people in the region through responsible animal care and welfare by a unified professional association.

FAVA’s values
  • We will coordinate and facilitate technical assistance for FAVA member associations
  • We will establish mutually beneficial relationships with local and international agro-veterinary industries
  • FAVA will encourage veterinarians to provide and educate the public on quality veterinary services
  • We will organize congresses, publish information and arrange training
  • We will facilitate improvement of veterinary education (undergraduate, postgraduate levels) relevant to this region