Castilla y León Veterinary Council Sets Strategic Agenda to Modernize Professional Representation

The Consejo de Colegios de la Profesión Veterinaria de Castilla y León has finalized a new strategic roadmap to guide the profession across six key pillars: public health, animal welfare, companion animals, environmental protection, bullfighting veterinary services, and production animals. Confirmed during a general assembly in Soria, the plan establishes a framework for the organization to engage with the regional government and address evolving societal demands. According to Council President Rufino Álamo, the initiative aims to provide the profession with the administrative agility and technical solvency required to influence public policy effectively.

How the Strategic Plan Was Developed

The Council moved away from top-down management by utilizing a data-driven approach to define its priorities. Leadership distributed a comprehensive survey to experts nominated by the nine provincial veterinary colleges in Castilla y León. Results from these surveys were integrated by coordinators for each thematic commission, ensuring the final action plan reflects the consensus of professionals working in the field. This document serves as a “living tool” that the Council intends to review and adapt as regulatory and social circumstances change, according to official statements from the Consejo de Colegios de la Profesión Veterinaria de Castilla y León.

What Changes for Administrative Operations

To support these new strategic goals, the assembly approved an updated budget designed to expand the Council’s internal administrative capacity. While the organization previously relied on external support for legal, data protection, and economic advisory services, the new funding will allow for a more robust in-house structure. President Álamo emphasized that this shift is essential for “planning, executing, and evaluating” the Council’s activities with greater speed. This includes a heightened focus on institutional communication, ensuring that the veterinary profession’s contributions are clearly articulated to the public and regional authorities.

Future Focus: The Vet Gan 2027 International Fair

Looking ahead, the Council is preparing for the inaugural Vet Gan, an international trade fair dedicated exclusively to production animal veterinarians. Scheduled for January 13–14, 2027, at the Feria de Muestras de Valladolid, the event is designed to address the specific needs of sectors including swine, poultry, sheep, goat, cattle, and apiculture. The Council has invited various industry associations to contribute their technical requirements to the scientific program, aiming to establish the event as a permanent fixture for professional development and cross-sector collaboration.

Why Regional Cooperation Matters

The Soria assembly also hosted the fifth meeting of the provincial boards of directors from across the region. These gatherings serve as a vital mechanism for professional cohesion, allowing board members to share experiences and align their local objectives with the regional strategy. By fostering these face-to-face exchanges, the Council seeks to identify shared challenges across the province and provide a unified, coordinated response to current industry pressures. As noted by Álamo, these spaces are essential for building the institutional trust necessary to represent the interests of the community’s veterinary workforce effectively.

Key Facts Summary

• Strategic Pillars: Six areas including public health, animal welfare, and production animal medicine.
• Planning Method: Expert-led surveys across nine provincial colleges.
• Upcoming Milestone: Vet Gan international fair, set for January 2027 in Valladolid.
• Governance Goal: Strengthening in-house administrative and communication capabilities.