1. Please see: www.wvcistanbul2015.com “Let’s Meet Where Continents Meet” Prof. Dr. İrfan EROL Prof. Dr. İrfan EROL

2. I have the pleasure and the honor to announce that the 32nd World Veterinary Congress will be held in İstanbul in September 2015, one of the most beautiful cities of the world. It will be honor for Turkish Veterinary Medical Association (TVMA) to organize this very important event. Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (MFAL) will fully support the organization, as well.

3. With this congress, we intend to; contribute in raising the standards of veterinary profession, discuss global challenges and developments, contribute to professional veterinary services and developing standards, determining a worldwide road map. The topics are; animal health and welfare, public health, one health, food hygiene and veterinary education.

4. As in the top ten agricultural economies of the world, Turkey is one of the biggest agricultural production exporters in East Europe, Middle East and North Africa (EMEA) regions. CattleBuffaloSheepGoatPoultry 13.914.912107.43527.245.2338.357.286257.505.341 Table 1: Number of livestock in Turkey, 2012 Table 2: Livestock productions (tons), 2012 MeatMilkChickenHoney 915.84417.401.2621.723.91989.162 Source: Turkish Statistical Institute (http://www. turkstat.gov.tr)http://www

5. Food safety standards are in line with EU acquis communatarie. Supply safety from farm to fork to protect public health. Food and Feed Safety Animal Health Plant Health Risk Analysis

6. Veterinary Medicine education in Turkey was first established in 1842, in İstanbul. 17 veterinary faculties found and 10 more will be established.

7. Congress Venue İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Center (ICEC) http://www.icec.org/en/home_page

8. İstanbul Ranked No.1 at ICCA’s Meeting League İstanbul has been ranked as the world’s most popular city to host large-scale conferences. İstanbul scored first in the category of conferences over 500 people.

9. Apart from the excellent scientific program, you may also take part variety of tours and social events that will be prepared for the delegates to visit attractions of İstanbul, and other historical places of Turkey Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) Hagia Eirene Bosphorus

10. İSTANBUL

11. ANTALYA

12. PAMUKKALE

13. ÇANAKKALE

14. TROYA/ÇANAKKALE

15. CAPPADOCIA

16. EPHESUS/İZMİR

17. MEVLANA/KONYA

18. NEMRUT/AĞRI

19. İ stanbul Awaits You! Please see: www.wvcistanbul2015.com Prof. Dr. İrfan EROL E-mail: irfan.erol@tarim.gov.tr