AVA Member Updates

An example of the role of an AVA submission in ensuring the veterinary profession’s voice is heard

This week The Project spoke with veterinarians, including AVA President Dr Warwick Vale and ASAV President Dr David Lee, about the recent surge in demand for veterinary services and the resulting effect on the wellbeing of veterinarians.

Recognising pain in animals can be difficult and not all animals will show pain in the same way. Safe and effective anaesthesia and analgesia provide an opportunity for managing pain, stress-free surgery, and faster recovery.

Dr Tanya Stephens explains how The Animal Welfare Trust provides support for research that has a positive impact on animal welfare.

With a focus on One Health, zoonotic disease prevention, enhanced intelligence gathering and biosecurity, the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is implementing several important initiatives to help protect Australia’s animal health status and contribute to regional biosecurity and engagement.

The Threatened Species Recovery Hub, in collaboration with the Australian Veterinary Conservation Biology special interest group of the AVA, has developed a range of resources about the impact of cats in Australia to assist veterinarians in educating pet owners about responsible cat ownership.

With a focus on One Health, zoonotic disease prevention, enhanced intelligence gathering and biosecurity, the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is implementing several important initiatives to help protect Australia’s animal health status and contribute to regional biosecurity and engagement.

AVA Submission to the Queensland Parliament Mental Health Select Committee - Inquiry into the Opportunities to Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Queenslanders

The AVA opposing the Proposed amendment to the Poisons Standard - 3.3 Meloxicam Oral Transmucosal Preparations.

Dr Robert Johnson and Dr Arthur Charles Webster receive Australia Day Honours for services to veterinary science.