Uruguay celebrates Veterinarian's Day: A vocation at the service of comprehensive health

Published 2025년 11월 24일

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Every November 23, Uruguay pays tribute to veterinary doctors, professionals whose role transcends the care of companion animals to become pillars of national production, food safety, wildlife conservation, and public health. Their daily work, often silent, supports fundamental aspects of the country's social and economic well-being.

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The choice of the date for commemorating Veterinarian's Day in Uruguay, November 23, has a profound historical significance. The date marks the anniversary of the signing of the founding decree of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences of the University of the Republic (UdelaR) in 1903 by then-president José Batlle y Ordóñez. This milestone was crucial, as it marked the beginning of the formal teaching of veterinary sciences in the country. Uruguay stopped relying exclusively on foreign professionals to start training its own generations of experts, who today lead research, teaching, and extension in the national territory. Strategic Pillar of National Development In a nation whose cultural and economic identity is intrinsically linked to agricultural production, the role of the veterinarian is fundamental and strategic. Their work is a pillar of Uruguay's renowned global position, which stands out for its cutting-edge sanitary policies and the exemplary synergy between official ...

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