AVA Member Updates

This is a voluntary recall notice issued by the APVMA for Bloat-Drench Oral Bloat Control for cattle, (271g/L Alcohols, C12-15 ethoxylated)

From 1 December 2025, new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations will come into effect in Victoria and will directly impact veterinary practices across the state.

The AVA supports the controlled use of virtual fencing in NSW, backed by strong welfare safeguards, monitoring requirements, and clear restrictions on boundary use. With appropriate regulation, VF can be a valuable tool supporting modern livestock management and improved welfare outcomes.

The AVA has submitted feedback to the Queensland review of the Biosecurity prohibited and restricted matter lists, addressing concerns with the current definition of cats.

The ACV Clinical Rounds is a new initiative being offered by the Australian Cattle Veterinarians Group, that offers a monthly, online interactive series designed to connect veterinary students with professionals working in the field.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is proud to announce a new partnership with VetPrac, naming them as an official AVA Education Partner. This collaboration will see AVA members enjoy a 10% discount on all VetPrac workshops, enhancing professional skills in an accessible, team-focused environment.

The AVJ November 2025 issue showcases 9 papers and an editorial across small animals and wildlife and zoos, including a fascinating ethical analysis of the wildlife influencer- wombat encounter.

The AVA’s submission to the WA Mental Health Commission calls for stronger recognition of occupational factors in suicide prevention, noting the elevated risk among veterinarians. It recommends closer collaboration with professional associations, alignment with WorkSafe WA psychosocial hazard regulations, and support for AVA wellbeing programs such as THRIVE and Cultivating Safe Teams to strengthen prevention efforts in high-risk professions.

A reminder that the Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) Sample Transport Subsidy pilot is still open. The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) fully subsidises the cost of laboratory testing for submissions meeting the Biosecurity Sciences Laboratory (BSL) specimen receipt policy, and the submitter is responsible for the costs of transporting the samples to BSL. In recognition of the potential for this cost to be a limiting factor in the submission of EAD exclusions, the DPI is piloting a sample transport subsidy.