AVA Member Updates

Brucella suis has been detected in two dogs located in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW. Veterinarians are advised to review their risk management systems, including the use of PPE to minimise the risk of transmission of Brucella suis to humans or uninfected animals.

Nominations are invited for two elected positions on the Board of Directors for a 3-year term from May 2023. Closing date for nominations is 30 March 2023.

The University of Melbourne has today confirmed changes regarding the future of the U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital (U-Vet), following a four-week consultation period with U-Vet and Melbourne Veterinary School staff.

Queensland CVO, Dr Allison Crook, has provided the following information to advise of recent changes to Queensland’s Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the Act) which commenced on 12th December 2022.

The AVA has been communicating the heavy financial and emotional impact of the Victorian 2022 Floods on the veterinary profession which includes the large amount of pro bono for animal welfare responsibilities including the treatment of wildlife.

Following the confirmation of ehrlichiosis in a dog in Townsville, the CVO Biosecurity Queensland, Dr Allison Crook, urges vets to take the time to review the national veterinary guidelines on Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis.

The NSW Chief Veterinary Office is hosting a webinar on Japanese encephalitis for private veterinary practitioners in NSW on Wednesday 14th December from 7pm.

Information about NSW flood response activities, support available, how to provide support, links to resources for treating flood impacted animals, and a point of contact AVA Liaison Officer if you have any flood concerns or seeking support.

The Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) is the global standard for urolith analysis and treatment advice. To date, the MUC has analysed uroliths from over 1.4 million patients from around the world - and counting!

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, updates us on the One Health Surveillance Initiative, the AVA's Emergency Animal Disease Summit and his visits to Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.