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Veterinarians are essential to Australia’s animals, people, and economy. This World Veterinary Day, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is celebrating the teamwork behind animal health through the global theme: “Animal Health Takes a Team.”

With the federal election campaign at its halfway mark, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is calling on all political parties to recognise and invest in the veterinary profession - a profession that plays an essential role in protecting Australia’s public health, economic strength, and the wellbeing of communities across the country.

As floods cause devastating impacts for primary producers in western Queensland (QLD), the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has coordinated a Queensland Floods Veterinary Hotline for veterinarians and flood impacted graziers.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is looking ahead to tomorrow’s Federal Budget, emphasising the essential role of veterinarians in safeguarding Australia’s biosecurity and food security in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has lodged a submission in response to the Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) draft Veterinary Practice Amendment Regulations (VPAR), raising serious concerns about regulatory imbalances that could impact animal welfare and veterinary service accessibility.