AVA Member Updates

Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson details the 92nd WOAH General Session in her June 2025 update.

The Australian Veterinary Association is saddened to announce the passing of Dr Ian Pearson, esteemed veterinarian and Past President, who died last weekend aged 97.

The June issue showcases 10 papers across equine, small animals, and production animal, and features four equine papers and a range of small animal and production animal papers from infectious diseases to osseointegrated prostheses.

The Federal Government is proposing reforms to Centrepay, the Centrelink-managed bill payment service, including the introduction of mandatory target amounts (maximum allowable deductions) for a range of services—including, for the first time, veterinary services.

When you think of osteoarthritis (OA), “old,” “senior,” or “geriatric” dogs likely come to mind. But a recent study reveals a surprising truth: OA isn’t just a disease of old age. In fact, 40% of dogs under 4 years showed radiographic signs of OA, and 25% of those were already in pain (Enomoto et al., 2024).

There are many challenges that come with treating osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs, from concerns about the safety of long-term solutions to early diagnosis. Galliprant™ is a NSAID you can trust for the safe and effective treatment of OA in your canine patients, no matter what stage of their OA journey they are at.

When it comes to compounded medications, quality is more than a promise—it’s the foundation of patient care. At Bova Aus, we understand that when you prescribe a compounded medication, you're entrusting us with the health and wellbeing of your patients and the confidence of their owners. That’s why we’ve built our industry-leading Quality Assurance (QA) Program around five key pillars—each designed to support you, your clients, and the pets you care for.

There is a voluntary recall notice issued by the APVMA for Troy Repel-X Insecticidal and Repellent Spray

As an AVA member, you have free access to the Converge App, a platform designed specifically to support and optimise health and wellbeing.

The AVA has submitted a comprehensive response to the draft South Australian Veterinary Services Regulations under the Veterinary Services Act 2023. The AVA broadly supports the intent to modernise the regulatory framework, strengthen public and animal welfare protections, and align with national best practices.