IVSA Standing Committee on Veterinary Education, SCOVE

🏆SCOVE X ROYAL CANIN GESTATION & REPRODUCTION QUIZ🏆

Ready for a challenge?? 🐶🐱

Put your knowledge to the test in the SCOVE X Royal Canin: Gestation & Reproduction Quiz! 🧬✨

Hosted on Kahoot from June 30th to July 4th, this is your chance to prove your expertise and win exciting prizes🤩🎁(to be announced!).

​📅 When: June 30 - July 4 on Kahoot!
🚨 Deadline: June 29, 2026
🎁 Prizes are waiting!

📎 Link: bit.ly/SCOVExRoyalCaninQuiz26 (Or Scan the QR Code!)

🏆IVSA SCOVE's Ambassador of the Month - May 2026 🏆

It's time to give a massive shoutout to our latest Ambassador of the Month:
🏅 Sonika Shrestha Sonika Shrestha from IVSA Nepal🇳🇵

And special mentions to:
• Sasmit Khanal Sasmit Khanal - IVSA Nepal 🇳🇵
• Abdulrahman lsah Abdulrahman Isah - IVSA Nigeria 🇳🇬

Being a part of IVSA SCOVE is all about community and passion, and this person has shown plenty of both. You
have truly set the bar high to start the year!

We're so grateful to have you on the team. Keep up the good work🌟

IVSA SCOVE x Purina Institute Webinar🌟

​"Dietary Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease: A Foundation for Clinical Success"

​Join us with Dr. Stacie Summers (DVM, PhD, DACVIM) for a deep dive into the essentials of feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). While the pathophysiology of CKD can be complex, the cornerstone of long-term management often lies right in the patient's food bowl.

​This session is designed specifically to help veterinary students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world clinical application.

🎙️Dr. Stacie Summers DVM, PhD, DACVIM
📆​June 28, 2026
⏰3:00 PM UTC
💻Platform: Microsoft Teams
📎Link: https://bit.ly/NutritionDay2?r=qr

🎁Registered participants will have the opportunity to engage in quizzes and win exciting prizes + get e-certificates‼️

Whether you are preparing for small animal rotation or looking to sharpen your clinical nutrition skills for future feline practice, this webinar offers invaluable, research-backed insights you won't want to miss.

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🧬Innovation Monday: DIVA Vaccines🧬

Vaccinated or actually sick? Standard vaccines make it tough to tell the difference on a blood test, but DIVA vaccines completely solve that puzzle.

​By leaving out a specific marker antigen found in the wild virus, these smart vaccines allow us to easily spot the difference between protected animals and active infections. It is a massive win for managing major outbreaks like avian influenza and keeping international trade moving safely. 🔬✨

So, are you familiar with how DIVA vaccines are used in global disease eradication, or is this your first time hearing about them?

Credits: - Sruthy Sugathan

🧬Innovation Monday: Monoclonal Antibodies🧬

Instead of attacking everything in sight, monoclonal antibodies act like guided missiles designed to hunt down one specific pathogen or toxin. Because these laboratory-produced proteins only bind to their exact target, they can treat complex issues like chronic pain, cancer, or viral infections with fewer side effects than traditional drugs. It is a major shift toward precision medicine that is completely changing how we handle targeted therapy in veterinary clinics.

​So, are you excited to see monoclonal antibodies become a standard part of everyday practice, or are you still a bit skeptical?

Credits: - Sonika Shrestha

🧬Innovation Monday: Sex-sorted Semen Technology in Veterinary Medicine🧬

Choosing the s*x of livestock before they are even conceived used to be wishful thinking, but flow cytometry made it a reality🌟

By sorting s***m based on DNA content, this technology lets farmers and veterinarians predetermine whether a calf will be male or female. It is a massive advantage for the dairy industry, where female calves are always in high demand, and it completely changes how we manage herd genetics and sustainability.

​So, are you amazed by how precise reproductive tech has become? Let us know!

Credits: - Sruthy Sugathan

🧬Innovation Monday: Hoof Trimming and Corrective Farriery as Preventive Medicine🧬

We often think of vet medicine as surgeries and prescriptions, but some of the most critical care actually starts right at the ground. 🐴✨

​Farriery and hoof trimming evolved from simple maintenance into a massive win for preventive health. For horses and livestock, proper alignment means everything for their long-term mobility and welfare. It's the perfect reminder that the best vet care often happens before an animal even shows a symptom!

Credits: - Agape Macwison

🏆 SCOVE x PURINA INSTITUTE Essay Competition 2026 Winner Announcement 🏆

​A massive thank you to everyone who poured their passion, research, and unique perspectives into the SCOVE x PURINA INSTITUTE Essay Competition 2026! From exploring proactive pet nutrition to diving deep into veterinary education standards, your entries showed incredible scientific insight and dedication to the future of veterinary medicine 🐾✨

​After much deliberation, we are thrilled to announce the brilliant minds who took home the top spots:

• Topic 1: Nutrition as Proactive and Preventative Care
​🥇 Anjali Dixit ( ) - IVSA India🇮🇳

• Topic 2: Evaluation of Pet Food Claims
🥇Savyata Shrestha ( ) - IVSA Nepal🇳🇵

• Topic 3: The Role of Accreditation Standards in Ensuring High Quality Veterinary Education and Protecting Animal Health and Public Health
🥇Niva Kunwar ( ) - IVSA Nepal🇳🇵

​Congratulations to our winners for their outstanding creativity and excellence in thought! 🌟 And a huge round of applause to all the IVSA members who participated

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🏆IVSA SCOVE's Ambassador of the Month - April 2026 🏆

It's time to give a massive shoutout to our latest Ambassador of the Month:
🏅 Sonika Shrestha from IVSA Nepal🇳🇵

And special mentions to:
• Sasmit Khanal - IVSA Nepal 🇳🇵
• Abdulrahman lsah - IVSA Nigeria 🇳🇬

Being a part of IVSA SCOVE is all about community and passion, and this person has shown plenty of both. You have truly set the bar high to start the year!

We're so grateful to have you on the team. Keep up the good work🌟

🧬History and Development of Vaccines and Immunization🧬

We’ve come a long way from the risky early days of smallpox experiments to the high-tech vaccines we use in clinics today. Thanks to pioneers like Louis Pasteur, we can now routinely protect our patients from killers like rabies and parvovirus using science that’s been refined over centuries. It is incredible to think that a simple injection carries hundreds of years of medical history designed to keep animals safe.

So, are you interested in the complex science behind how these formulations work?

Credits: - Muhammed Fekry