Veterinarians Without Borders helps provide access to animal health in Alaska
In early January, team members from Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB) made an inaugural visit to the North, heading to the snowy state of Alaska.
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Animal Welfare: A Cornerstone of Livestock Production and Global Well-Being
This article highlights the importance of animal welfare in livestock production, showcasing how VWB’s initiatives in veterinary training, disease prevention, and farmer education promote humane practices and build resilience against zoonotic risks.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness: Tackling PPR in Ghana to Safeguard Livelihoods and Prevent Future Crises
This article highlights the fight against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Ghana, showcasing how VWB’s partnership with GAPNET strengthens community-based vaccination, surveillance, and education to help prevent future epidemics.
Protecting Livelihoods in South Sudan: VWB Vaccinates Over 59,000 Livestock in a Life-Saving Campaign
In collaboration with Action Contre la Faim (ACF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), VWB recently completed a 16-day mass vaccination campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan, vaccinating over 59,000 livestock and strengthening community resilience.
7 ways you can help dogs, cats, and more in Ukraine this holiday
This holiday season, your donation can make a life-changing difference for animals in Ukraine who are facing unimaginable hardships
Renewed Global Commitment to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance: A Complex Challenge Requiring a One Health Approach
Written by Dr. Andrea Ellis (DVM), a member of the VWB Board of Directors, this article explores the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thinking, highlighting the critical role of environmental inclusion and a One Health approach, and showcasing how VWB’s focus on animal husbandry, disease prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship aligns with the Quadripartite partnership’s vision for a coordinated global response.
Poultry and Possibility in Ukraine: Rethinking Aid in Protracted Crises
In this op-ed, VWB's Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, discusses how poultry farming is helping to build sustainable recovery for families in Ukraine.
Poultry, Prevention, and Progress: How Community Animal Health Worker Training is Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
This article examines the crucial role of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), highlighting the 6 key training focus areas as identified by a CAHW Training Manual on AMR in Poultry by VSF Germany.
Ask an Expert: "How do you imagine the future of veterinary care in the far North?" with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker
In this edition of 'Ask an Expert', we chatted with Dr. Doug Doyle-Baker (DVM), a practicing veterinarian in Toronto, Ontario, who this past spring spent time volunteering with VWB's Northern Animal Health Initiative (NAHI) in the Northwest Territories.
The Rise of Rabies in Ukraine: A hidden consequence of war
Thousands of stray animals, many of which were previously cared for by animal welfare groups, individuals, or shelters, are now going unvaccinated – creating dangerous situations for people who encounter them. It’s estimated that over one million dogs in Ukraine are homeless – many living in frontline areas that are increasingly difficult for animal health providers to visit.
