IPVS 2016 Location Announced
June 14, 2012 —
Dublin has been nominated the destination for the IPVS in 2016, beating other nominees Rio de Janeiro and Beijing.
At the closing ceremony of this years' IPVS in Jeju Island, South Korea, veterinarians voted in favour of Dublin with 53% of the votes. Beijing came second with 29% and Rio de Janeiro got 17% of the votes. A majority of 50% or higher was needed.
The event will be held in Dublin from 8-11 June, 2016. Prior to that, the 2014 edition will be held in Cancún, Mexico.
Source: PigProgress.net, June 13
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