New South Wales

This newsletter aims to keep veterinary professionals up to date with all things related to Emergency Animal Disease in NSW and beyond.

Severe flooding has once again impacted parts of NSW. This NSW flooding update provides details on funding arrangements for veterinarians, flood response activities, available support services, and key resources for treating animals affected by the floods.

Dr Amy Lee, NSW Division President and Dr Nick Taylor NSW Division Committee Member represented the AVA this week at the hearing for the Inquiry into the management of cat populations in NSW.

Veterinarians on the NSW Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers are being urged to prepare now for the potential impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. A range of supports are available for veterinarians to assist prepare, respond, and recover from Cyclone Alfred. These include guidance information and the government arrangements for the engagement and funding of veterinary services to disaster impacted owned animals (livestock, companion animals, equine, etc).

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector survey is open for Veterinarians and Wildlife Rehabilitation Stakeholders until 28 February 2025