about us
The Association was formed in 1960 to represent veterinarians and allied professionals, such as environmental health officers, in the field of veterinary public health. This is a very wide field and covers all aspects of animal disease, food production and other enterprises that have any interaction with the human population.
It covers specific issues such as residues associated with pharmaceuticals, animal welfare, zoonoses, genetically modified food and feeds, the environmental impact of farming, meat hygiene, food safety, as well as all aspects of the production of all foods of animal origin including seafood, mollusc-farming and dairy production among many other issues.
It is through the lobbying role of the Association that it is able to influence Government policy, and the formation of new or updated advice and guidance focused on greater consumer protection. The VPHA is committed to the protection of the consumer and the environment, and to the promotion of animal welfare.
Presidents message
Welcome to the website for the Veterinary Professional Health Association, I hope you have an enjoyable visit as you pass through the various web pages.
Regular visitors will see the big changes we have made to the site, we have more veterinary information, mailing lists and greater information for forthcoming events for both members and non-members.
If you have not already done so, join our events mailing list using the join box at the bottom of the home page.
We would welcome any comments you may wish to make on the new website.