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AVA meets with Dr. Nicola Centofanti MLC

12 Apr 2023
Representatives of the SA Division of the AVA met with Dr. Nicola Centofanti MLC in Parliament House.

Dr Mark Schipp on high pathogenicity avian influenza and the power of international standards

11 Apr 2023
High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) continues to ravage global bird populations. Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer discusses what is being done worldwide to tackle this disease.

Remembering the 2003 Canberra Bushfires

06 Apr 2023
In memory of the 2003 Canberra bushfires, the AVA are compiling veterinarians' stories of their experiences in the bushfires to share with the next generation and capture the lessons learnt for future planning and advocacy.

Expression of interest for AVA-nominated representative to Veterinary Schools Accreditation Advisory Committee (VSAAC)

04 Apr 2023
Expressions of interest for VSAAC, a committee of the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council, are open from now until Monday 24 April 2023.

Inspector General of Animal Welfare Consultation

31 Mar 2023
The AVA supports strengthening of the current live animal export regulatory framework, and independent oversight of this. To this end the AVA supports the role of the Inspector General of Live Animal Export.

Gas stunning of pigs prior to slaughter at abattoirs – what is it and why is it used?

30 Mar 2023
Gas stunning of pigs has been in the media recently. Here, we answer your questions about this method.

Advocacy update - February/March 2023

30 Mar 2023
A summary of the AVA's advocacy activities for February and March 2023

Have your say on the AVA's Education Strategy by completing this survey

30 Mar 2023
The AVA is seeking feedback via a short survey to inform our future education and continuing professional development (CPD) strategy.

AVA Submission into Draft Professional Practice Standards

24 Mar 2023
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is in the process of reviewing their Professional Practice Standards. These have important implications for the veterinary profession (in particular, issues around the compounding of veterinary medicine).

Vets Choice – made by vets for pets

24 Mar 2023
Born out of a commitment to Australian vets and the veterinary profession, Vets Choice insurance for pets is the product of more than 33 years of partnership between Guild Insurance and the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).

 

 

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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