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Gas stunning of pigs prior to slaughter at abattoirs – what is it and why is it used?

30 Mar 2023
Gas stunning of pigs has been in the media recently. Here, we answer your questions about this method.

Advocacy update - February/March 2023

30 Mar 2023
A summary of the AVA's advocacy activities for February and March 2023

Have your say on the AVA's Education Strategy by completing this survey

30 Mar 2023
The AVA is seeking feedback via a short survey to inform our future education and continuing professional development (CPD) strategy.

AVA Submission into Draft Professional Practice Standards

24 Mar 2023
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is in the process of reviewing their Professional Practice Standards. These have important implications for the veterinary profession (in particular, issues around the compounding of veterinary medicine).

Welcoming over 500 new student members to the AVA!

16 Mar 2023
From late January to early March, students were introduced to the AVA’s mission to support the profession during their Final Year Transition to Practice talks and Orientation Week introductions.

Cattle Tick KAP Survey

14 Mar 2023
Do you work or are you associated with the cattle industry? We invite you to partake in the Survey: “A knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) survey on ticks and tick-borne diseases among the cattle industry in Western Australia?”.

VIC Joint University/AVA working group for feedback on EMA (clinical experience in private practice)

14 Mar 2023
A joint working group if forming, comprised of the University of Melbourne representatives and AVA members (private practice) of varying disciplines, to discuss and have input into EMS (Extra Mural Service - of university students in clinical practice).

AVA Constitutional Change – please attend our virtual forum on 21 March 2023

14 Mar 2023
The AVA is undertaking a two-stage constitutional review process, and will be hosting a virtual members' forum to allow members to ask questions and provide feedback to the Board.

VIC Submission into Proposed changes to Vet Board regulatory fees 2023-24

09 Mar 2023
The Victorian Division of AVA has provided the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (Vetboard) with a submission in response to the change in veterinary registration fees.

Dr Mark Schipp on opening the door to the world – the department’s international work opportunities

09 Mar 2023
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer discusses how working for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) opens up a world of possibilities for veterinarians and scientists, with opportunities to work both within Australia and overseas.

 

 

Explore veterinary insights from Australia and abroad, shared by Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson.

 

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