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2023 wrap up – Veterinary Policy and Advocacy

19 Jan 2024
Looking for a quick summary of what the AVA’s Veterinary Policy and Advocacy team achieved last year? From animal health and welfare to workforce sustainability and biosecurity, our VPA team had it covered.

VIC Commencement of Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2023

18 Jan 2024
The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Infringement Notices) Regulations 2013 have now been remade.

VIC Avian psittacosis information from Agriculture Victoria

18 Jan 2024
Avian psittacosis can impact both native and domestic birds as well as humans. This information is particularly relevant for Wildlife Shelters operating in the Grampians and Loddon Mallee areas or other wildlife shelters accepting wildlife from these areas where cases are currently being reported.

Significant Disease Investigation (zoonotic and emergency animal disease) Workshop

18 Jan 2024
The Queensland Veterinarian Significant Disease Investigation (zoonotic and emergency animal disease) Workshop being held in Gatton on 22-23 March 2024 is open for registration

EOIs open for two veterinary positions on the ACT Veterinary Practitioners Board

17 Jan 2024
The ACT Veterinary Practitioners Board is seeking nominations for two registered veterinary practitioner roles to sit on the Board.

Aussie veterinary expertise assists in Indonesia

11 Jan 2024
Australia’s new Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson shares Dr Scott Ison’s experiences with EAD outbreaks and his secondment to Jakarta in support of FMD and LSD control in Indonesia.

AVA submission on the draft NSW Medicine, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation

22 Dec 2023
The AVA highlights significant concerns and adverse effects in its submission to NSW Ministry of Health on the proposed new NSW Medicines, Poisons, and Therapeutic Goods Regulation.

TGA safety alert for 0.9% sodium chloride products

22 Dec 2023
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued safety alerts for a number of 0.9% sodium chloride products.

President’s message from Dr Diana Barker – December 2023

22 Dec 2023
In my 5 months as your AVA President, it’s been a privilege to get to know more of our members and stakeholders.

Early detection of osteoarthritis in dogs: why it matters*

19 Dec 2023

 

 

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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