Welcome Messages

Barbara M. Martin

WAVLD, Executive Director

Since 1976, the mission of the World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (WAVLD) has been to improve animal health, human health, and One Health by facilitating the availability of quality laboratory testing provided by veterinary diagnostic laboratories. The mission is accomplished through various activities including the delivery of scientific and educational symposia. During the 18 previous International Symposia, diagnosticians from around the world have had the opportunity to interact in an instructive, informative, and collegial environment.

The WAVLD Executive Board has the pleasure of announcing that the next International Symposium of WAVLD (ISWAVLD) will be held June 19-22, 2019, in Chaing Mai Thailand. Chaing Mai is a beautiful city in the mountains of Northern Thailand. The city is known for its cultural heritage, natural beauty, amazing food, and of course, the hospitality of the Thai people.

The Thai Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (TAVLD), led by Prof. Achariya Sailasuta, has been preparing for a great meeting. Prof Sailasuta, along with the members of the Organizing Committee, have selected the theme “Innovation of Clinical and Public Health Laboratories: Integrating on the Future of One Health.” Committees have been formed for all aspects of the meeting. Those committees are actively working to ensure that the 19^th ISWAVLD is successful.

I am confident that the TAVLD Committees’ efforts will result in a very successful 19^th ISWAVLD. I encourage you to submit an abstract and look forward to seeing you 19-22 June 2019 in Chaing Mai, Thailand.

Sincerely,

Barbara M. Martin

WAVLD, Executive Director

Prof. Dr. Achariya Sailasuta

President of Thai Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (TAVLD), Chair of the 19^th ISWAVLD Organizing Committee

On behalf of the Thai Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, TAVLD, I feel proud to invite veterinarians, researchers, technicians, and other related professions on the veterinary laboratory diagnosis from all over the world to the 19^th International Symposium of World Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, 19^th ISWAVLD, and OIE seminar to be held during 19^th -22^nd June, 2019 in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Since 2003, TAVLD had successfully held the memorable 11th ISWAVLD in Bangkok, Thailand. Once again after 16 years, we would like to bring the 19^th ISWAVLD 2019, back to Thailand in the spirit of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the biggest livestock production, and a center of ASEAN countries.

The Symposium has adopted the theme of “Innovation of Clinical and Public Health Laboratories: Integrating on the Future of One Health ” and will consist of scientific programs, workshops and excursions.

The 19^th ISWAVLD will give you an excellent opportunity to meet distinguished veterinarians, researchers and animal scientists in different disciplines of veterinary diagnostics to offer your own contribution to the discussion, to share your experiences on the technological innovation for the world of applied diagnostic and researches exhibitions and to enjoy an atmosphere of memorable international friendship.

We look forward to welcome you to Chiang Mai, classic city, rich in culture and exquisite cuisine in June 2019.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Achariya Sailasuta

President of Thai Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (TAVLD), Chair of the 19^th ISWAVLD Organizing Committee