WEVA`s biennial congress in 2011 will be held in the historic city of Hyderabad, India. Internationally recognized names such as Dr. Dennis Brooks, Dr. Jean Marie Denoix, Dr. Sue Dyson, Dr. David Frisbie, Dr. Robert Hunt, Dr. Derek Knottenbelt, Dr. Michelle LeBlanc, Dr.Steve O'Grady, Dr. Ed Robinson, Dr. Steve Reed, Dr. Juan Samper and Dr. John Walmsley will be key speakers at the event.

It is a proud moment for India as WEVA [World Equine Veterinary Association] elected Dr. Ravinder Reddy, a highly qualified and renowned Indian Veterinarian with vast experience is President-elect of this august body. Dr. Ravinder Reddy, has been responsible for bringing this event to our shores with the support of Dr. Poonawalla, the Title Sponsor and support from almost all members of the Turf Authorities of India, Hyderabad Race Club, Royal Calcutta Turf Club, Royal Western India Turf Club, Bangalore Turf Club and the Mysore Race Club. Unfortunately the only member of the Turf Authorities of India, Madras Race Club for reasons best known chose not to support the event that has also been promoted and sponsored by all leading Breeders in India.

Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, a philanthropist and lover of animals, especially horses, graciously agreed to be the Title Sponsor of this momentous event in memory of his late wife Villoo Poonawalla. Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla a well-known International personality, committed himself with missionary zeal and duly raised the profile of horse racing & breeding in India. A leading owner & breeder and a dynamic and driving force in the industry also proved himself an able administrator serving several terms as Chairman of the Royal Western India Turf Club, Chairman of the Turf Authorities of India and also the Vice Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation, always representing and projecting horse racing & breeding in India tirelessly for well over 3 decades.

The year 2011 has been designated World Veterinary Year, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the first veterinary school in Lyons, France; the birth of the modern veterinary profession. WEVA`s biennial congress will definitely be the international highlight of this auspicious occasion. We are very fortunate to have attracted some of the best known speakers in the equine veterinary world and the program is packed full of topics which have been specifically designed to suit the needs of equine practitioners, no matter what their area of interest. Internationally recognized names. Those of you who have been with us at recent congresses held in- Marrakech, Moscow, Guaruja (Sao Paulo), will know that delegates cannot only expect continuing educational material of the highest quality but also international camaraderie and a social program to match. India provides fascinating and unique sights and sounds and a visit here is guaranteed to live long in the memory.

WEVA welcomes anyone who has an interest in equines and equine veterinary medicine and a desire to travel to one of the most exhilarating countries in the world attend this Congress from 2nd - 5th November 2011. On site Registrations will be welcomed at the venue.