Participants in ProgRESSVet in-service training programs re encouraged to see the central role that veterinarians play in creating a safer and more secure food supply, improving public health, and strengthening economic potential through increased access to trade of animals and animal products.

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Partner countries
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Professionals trained by the end of 2024
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Courses taught
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Infographic - 18 professionals were trained in Latin America between 2017 and 2018 in the first and second cohort respectively
Infographic - 60 professionals were trained in East Africa and Vietnam between 2020 and 2021
Infographic - 105 professionals were trained in East Africa, Colombia and South East Asia between 2022 and 2023
Infographic - 231 professionals were trained in South East Asia, Latam, East Africa, Multi-regional Africa, amd Eastern Europe in 2024

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The foundation of all ProgRESSVet training is a technical curriculum designed and delivered by faculty and researchers at the University of Minnesota and in CAHFS’ global network. A key element of this training is the development of an individual or small group project to apply the technical knowledge and skills that participants gain in their coursework.

Through interactions with their peers and project mentors, participants build their professional networks and gain a clearer understanding of their potential to impact planning to support the broader animal health system.

Key features of the program

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A man stands next to a cow preparing to inject it with a syringe
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A woman standing at a podium lecturing a room of people
A large group of people sitting on blankets outside on the grass