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From the desk of Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer: Zoonoses

03 Jul 2025
Each year on July 6, we mark World Zoonoses Day, commemorating Pasteur’s first successful rabies vaccine and a timely opportunity to highlight the ongoing need for cross-sector collaboration and education to tackle zoonotic disease threats globally and locally.

From the desk of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer: The WOAH 92nd General Session

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

From the desk of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer: Partnering with First Nations communities for robust animal biosecurity

22 May 2025
Dr Beth Cookson highlights how partnerships with First Nations communities are strengthening animal biosecurity by blending scientific expertise with traditional knowledge.

From the desk of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer: April update

17 Apr 2025
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.

From the desk of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer: The Rise of Female Veterinarians in Leadership Positions

07 Mar 2025
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, the focus this month is on women and the veterinary profession. The Australian veterinary workforce has seen a significant shift in recent decades, with women now comprising the majority of the profession.