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Recall notice: Anafol 10 mg/mL Injection voluntary recall

23 Aug 2024
Agvet chemical voluntary recall notice due to a small number of unexplained adverse effects pertaining to length of anaesthesia.

August 2024 issue of the Australian Veterinary Journal

16 Aug 2024
An overview of what's in this month's AVJ, including the AVJ Quiz - there's 30 quiz questions and 3 CPD points available for AVA members.

Public Affairs and Advocacy Update April – July 2024

16 Aug 2024
From April to July 2024, the AVA’s Public Affairs and Advocacy activities focused on policy development, addressing the IV fluids shortage, and progressing public affairs and advocacy initiatives, including unpaid veterinary services, national workforce concerns, and antimicrobial guidelines.

WA State Support Plan - Animal Welfare in Emergencies

13 Aug 2024
The AVA provided a submission to the recent consultation undertaken by DPIRD on the WA State Support Plan - Animal Welfare in Emergencies.

Veterinary workforce data

09 Aug 2024
There is a saying that if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer outlines the need for a centralised national data source which provides current and comprehensive coverage across all veterinarians.

Nominations Are Now Open - Casual Board Vacancy for Position of Director

06 Aug 2024
The AVA Board is currently seeking to fill a casual vacancy on its Board. Under the AVA Constitution, the AVA Board may fill a casual Board vacancy from among the Members of the Association. Any position so filled will be vacated at the next Annual General Meeting of the Association (May 2025).

Renew your membership. Make your voice count!

02 Aug 2024
The AVA provides a wealth of resources to support young veterinarians, including connecting you with a community of experienced, like-minded veterinarians and adding your voice to advocacy initiatives.

AVA farewells Jeffrey Wilkinson, welcomes Ian McDonald

02 Aug 2024
This week, the AVA farewelled Jeffrey Wilkinson, who retires after 13 years as the National Manager for Special Interest Groups and Executive Officer of Equine Veterinarians Australia. Dr Ian McDonald, from Animal Health Australia, has joined the team.

AVA Policy Advisory Council – Draft Policies for Member Comment

02 Aug 2024
As an AVA member, you have the opportunity to help shape AVA policies – these have far-reaching influence on the profession, and underpin our advocacy work. Members are invited to provide comment on policies by Friday 16 August.

Q-VAX vaccine shortage

02 Aug 2024
Advice regarding supply shortage of Q-vax vaccine.

 

 

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson discusses the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Pacific Engagement Program. Read all CVO columns.

 

Your Profession, Your Voice - AVA Advocacy Updates

The latest round up on key national and division advocacy activities, and the latest news in public affairs. Read more.

 

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