Last week, the 41st World Veterinary Association Congress was held in Tokyo. With attendance of 4,400 people from around the world, it was a very successful event. Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress also attended, joining us in listening to the keynote speech on highly pathogenic avian influenza virus strain mutations.
I also had the opportunities to reconnect with many veterinary friends, including former president Dr. Johnson Chiang, and learn the updated academic and clinical veterinary medicine from many splendid veterinary scientists and practitioners.
My tie was a gift from the congress held in Yokohama 31 years ago, and I still cherish it.
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