AVA Member Updates

The Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (ACVO) highlights the importance of World Veterinary Day on 26 April and provides an overview of the newly established Veterinary Workforce Data Taskforce.

The AVA extends its thanks to Dr Louisa Poutsma for nearly a decade of service as trustee and treasurer of the AVA Benevolent Fund, and wishes her well in retirement. Interested in joining as a trustee? Contact secretary Natalie Courtman at courtmankalms@hotmail.com for details.

Read the latest from the Australian Veterinary Journal's April issue which showcases 11 papers across small animals, equine and wildlife, and features 3 equine articles, including the open access resource.

On 04/04/2025, Troy Laboratories Pty Ltd (ABN: 000 283 769) initiated a voluntary recall under section 106 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code scheduled to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Cth) in

On 03/04/2025, Troy Laboratories Pty Ltd (ABN: 000 283 769) initiated a voluntary recall under section 106 of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code scheduled to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994 (Cth) in relation to the chemical product ilium Methadone Injection

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.

Access the Australian Veterinary Journal as an exclusive AVA member benefit.

The floods across Queensland have had an enormous impact on the community, particularly in primary production areas with significant impacts on cattle, sheep and goats. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is working to assist veterinary practices and primary producers as they respond and recover from this flooding disaster.

The Veterinarians in Education Research and Academia (VERA) Excellence in Teaching Award (EITA) is the Australian Veterinary Association's (AVA) most prestigious recognition of teaching excellence in veterinary education.