AVA Member Updates

AVA advocacy continues through a project commenced to gain an understanding of the safety risks to veterinary staff when providing after-hours services.

AVA WA Division President-elect, Dr Katie Kreutz, represented the AVA at the recent Dairy Innovation Day held in Narrikup, hosted by Ravenhill Pastoral.

Presidents report NSW Division.

Presidents report WA Division.

The Pharmacy Board of Australia recently undertook a public consultation on their draft revised Guidelines on compounding of medicines.

The AVA has provided a comprehensive submission to the Inquiry into veterinary workforce shortages in NSW, including 16 recommendations.

Agriculture Victoria is working to investigate the cause of multiple sudden deaths in horses which have occurred on separate properties since Tuesday 4 July.

By participating in the census, you will help Animal Welfare Victoria to develop more effective and relevant policy initiatives and programs to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare across Victoria.

The AVA would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the AVA Members who took the time to provide us with their considerable and valuable feedback and insights regarding the inquiry into veterinary workforce shortages in NSW. Your expertise and comments are greatly appreciated and play a vital role in shaping our collective AVA response. We are truly grateful for the AVA Membership’s commitment to advancing the veterinary profession and addressing the critical issue of workforce shortages.

Dr Adele Feakes (AVA SA Division President) and Dr David Andrews (AVA CEO) met with the SA Minister for Primary Industries and Resources.