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Changes to Queensland’s Animal Care and Protection Act 2001

14 Dec 2022
Queensland CVO, Dr Allison Crook, has provided the following information to advise of recent changes to Queensland’s Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (the Act) which commenced on 12th December 2022.

VIC Flood Emergency Veterinary Care for Wildlife Response Grant

14 Dec 2022
The AVA has been communicating the heavy financial and emotional impact of the Victorian 2022 Floods on the veterinary profession which includes the large amount of pro bono for animal welfare responsibilities including the treatment of wildlife.

Confirmation of ehrlichiosis in a dog in Townsville

09 Dec 2022
Following the confirmation of ehrlichiosis in a dog in Townsville, the CVO Biosecurity Queensland, Dr Allison Crook, urges vets to take the time to review the national veterinary guidelines on Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis.

Japanese encephalitis webinar for private veterinarians in NSW

08 Dec 2022
The NSW Chief Veterinary Office is hosting a webinar on Japanese encephalitis for private veterinary practitioners in NSW on Wednesday 14th December from 7pm.

NSW flooding 2022 September and onwards

05 Dec 2022
Information about NSW flood response activities, support available, how to provide support, links to resources for treating flood impacted animals, and a point of contact AVA Liaison Officer if you have any flood concerns or seeking support.

Introducing the Minnesota Urolith Center

02 Dec 2022
The Minnesota Urolith Center (MUC) is the global standard for urolith analysis and treatment advice. To date, the MUC has analysed uroliths from over 1.4 million patients from around the world - and counting!

Dr Mark Schipp on One Health and EAD

02 Dec 2022
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, updates us on the One Health Surveillance Initiative, the AVA's Emergency Animal Disease Summit and his visits to Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

Advocacy update - October/November 2022

02 Dec 2022
A summary of the AVA's advocacy activities for October and November 2022

Increased EAD response powers in SA

02 Dec 2022
The AVA has welcomed the passage of the Livestock (Emergency Animal Disease) Amendment Bill in the South Australian Parliament.

AVA Submission on the Commonwealth Government Employment White Paper

01 Dec 2022
Following the Jobs and Skills Summit held in September 2022, the Commonwealth Government is developing a White Paper on Employment. The AVA has made a formal submission to this discussing key issues related to the veterinary profession.

 

 

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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