The idea of forming a regional organization whose membership will be composed of the different professional veterinary associations of Asia was started by the officers of the Philippine Veterinary Association in December,1974 led by its President, Dr.Teodulo M. Topacio, Jr.
During, the Annual Convention (Congress) of the Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA), held in February 20-21, 1976. The presidents of the interested associations were invited to attend on February 18, 1976, the officers of the PVMA led by Dr.Topacio, met with Dr. Katsuji Sugimura, of the National institute of Animal Health and in charge of foreign affairs of the Japan Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA)
Since its founding, FAVA has held the FAVA Congress every two years, hosted by the respective country Veterinary Association, The Executive Council of FAVA meets every year and likewise is hosted by the respective country Veterinary Association,
During this meeting it was agreed that the veterinary associations of Asia should be organized into one federation. A Declaration of Purpose embodying the objectives and the reasons for the establishment of such a federationwas drafted and finalized. The constitution and by-laws was also drafted. It was agreed that these documents will be presented to all the interested Asian Veterinary Associations for comments and suggestions. Then it should be finalized in a meeting of all the concerned representatives of the veterinary associations. It was also agreed that the name of the federation will be called: “The Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA)”. The formal organization and first congress will be held in Manila when the concerned associations are ready to discuss the constitution and by-laws for final approval.
