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Expressions of Interest: Help shape Murdoch's Veterinary curriculum

10 Jul 2025
Murdoch University is inviting veterinarians in clinical practice, both metro or rural, across companion animal, equine, production, and mixed practice—to participate in a review of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Problem List and Skills List, important contributors to the veterinary curriculum

Expressions of Interest: Admissions interview assessors for Murdoch University

10 Jul 2025
The School of Veterinary Medicine Murdoch is calling for Expressions of Interest for Admissions Interview Assessors for 2025.

Voluntary recall notice: Fel-O-Vax 3 Vaccine (Inactivated)

10 Jul 2025
This is a voluntary recall notice issued by the APVMA for Fel-O-Vax 3 Vaccine (Inactivated)

Voluntary recall notice: Ilium Dexapent Anti-Inflammatory and Glucogenic Steroid Injection

10 Jul 2025
This is a voluntary recall notice issued by the APVMA for Ilium Dexapent Anti-Inflammatory and Glucogenic Steroid Injection

Read the latest from the Australian Veterinary Journal's July issue!

10 Jul 2025
The July issue showcases 10 papers across wildlife and zoos, education, ethics and welfare and small animals. The lead article features a one health paper on the risk to dogs and humans of Brucella suis in feral pigs, there are a range of wildlife diagnostic papers from small marsupials to sharks and a range of small animal papers complications arising from hepatectomy to inducing emesis in practice.

From the desk of Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer: Zoonoses

03 Jul 2025
Each year on July 6, we mark World Zoonoses Day, commemorating Pasteur’s first successful rabies vaccine and a timely opportunity to highlight the ongoing need for cross-sector collaboration and education to tackle zoonotic disease threats globally and locally.

AVA lodges submission on Racing QLD veterinary permit proposal

02 Jul 2025
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has lodged a formal submission to Racing Queensland (RQ) expressing strong opposition to the proposed veterinary permit system under Australian Rules of Racing AR 2 and new rule AR 104B. The submission was developed by Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) with our Advocacy team.

Public Affairs and Advocacy Update January-February 2025

02 Jul 2025

Public Affairs and Advocacy Update August - December 2024

02 Jul 2025
The AVA’s Public Affairs and Advocacy (PAA) and Policy team has been hard at work advancing the interests of veterinarians nationwide. From addressing critical IV fluids shortages to influencing regulatory frameworks, the breadth of our work underscores the AVA’s commitment to safeguarding the profession and supporting members. Below is a summary of the key areas the PAA team has focused on August to December 2024.

Is your workflow ready for rising demands? (Advertorial)

02 Jul 2025
Let’s be real. No two days in vet practice are ever the same. One minute you’re helping deliver a litter of pups, the next you’re navigating a tough consult with an emotional pet parent or jumping into an unexpected emergency. It’s rewarding, it’s unpredictable, and sometimes? It’s downright chaotic.

 

 

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson discusses the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Pacific Engagement Program. Read all CVO columns.

 

Your Profession, Your Voice - AVA Advocacy Updates

The latest round up on key national and division advocacy activities, and the latest news in public affairs. Read more.

 

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