In celebration of World Veterinary Day on Saturday, Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment Limited (SVREL) has announced it will host a vibrant, all-day celebration at Caymanas Park.

Led in partnership by the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) and the Jamaica Equine Veterinary Association (JEVA), the celebration will take place under the theme from the World Veterinary Association (WVA), “Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health.”

According to a press release on Wednesday, the theme will be brought to life at Jamaica’s only racetrack as veterinarians, racing stakeholders and the wider public come together to recognise the essential role of veterinary professionals in protecting animal welfare, public health and the integrity of the racing industry.

World Veterinary Day at Caymanas Park will feature educational talks, video presentations and public engagement activities focused on the vital role veterinarians play in safeguarding both animal and human health.

The event will highlight key areas such as equine welfare, responsible medication use and biosecurity. In keeping with this year’s theme, the celebration will also explore the concept of One Health—emphasising the interconnectedness of people, animals and the environment with public health. Racehorse retirement initiatives will also be highlighted, reinforcing the commission’s commitment to the long-term care and wellbeing of horses beyond their racing careers.

To honour the legacy and contributions of veterinarians within the racing industry, selected races on the day’s card will be named in recognition of distinguished veterinarians. This will be accompanied by the featured trophy races: the Jamaica Equine Veterinary Association Trophy, the World Veterinary Day Trophy and the Jamaica Racing Commission Trophy.

The event is open to the public, with participation from veterinary professionals across JEVA, the JVMA, JRC officials, and a wide cross-section of industry stakeholders. Patrons are encouraged to engage with the presentations and activities throughout the day to gain a deeper understanding of the vital role veterinarians play behind every race.