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How veterinarians can support animal welfare through the Animal Welfare Trust

11 Feb 2022
Dr Tanya Stephens explains how The Animal Welfare Trust provides support for research that has a positive impact on animal welfare.

Dr Mark Schipp on One Health initiatives

11 Feb 2022
With a focus on One Health, zoonotic disease prevention, enhanced intelligence gathering and biosecurity, the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is implementing several important initiatives to help protect Australia’s animal health status and contribute to regional biosecurity and engagement.

Responsible cat ownership resources for veterinarians

11 Feb 2022
The Threatened Species Recovery Hub, in collaboration with the Australian Veterinary Conservation Biology special interest group of the AVA, has developed a range of resources about the impact of cats in Australia to assist veterinarians in educating pet owners about responsible cat ownership.

Dr Mark Schipp on One Health initiatives

11 Feb 2022
With a focus on One Health, zoonotic disease prevention, enhanced intelligence gathering and biosecurity, the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is implementing several important initiatives to help protect Australia’s animal health status and contribute to regional biosecurity and engagement.

AVA Submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Mental Health Select Committee

04 Feb 2022
AVA Submission to the Queensland Parliament Mental Health Select Committee - Inquiry into the Opportunities to Improve Mental Health Outcomes for Queenslanders

AVA Submission on the Proposed amendment to the Poisons Standard - 3.3 Meloxicam Oral Transmucosal Preparations

31 Jan 2022
The AVA opposing the Proposed amendment to the Poisons Standard - 3.3 Meloxicam Oral Transmucosal Preparations.

Veterinarians receive Australia Day Honours

28 Jan 2022
Dr Robert Johnson and Dr Arthur Charles Webster receive Australia Day Honours for services to veterinary science.

Advocacy update - January 2022

28 Jan 2022
Updates on the AVA's campaigns in areas including COVID management, mental health and wellbeing, antimicrobial resistance and TGA drug scheduling.

AVA Submission to the Proposed amendment to the Poisons Standard - 3.4 Lidocaine

20 Jan 2022

AVA Policy Advisory Council – Draft Policies for Member Comment

14 Jan 2022
As an AVA member you have the opportunity to help shape AVA policies - these have far-reaching influence and underpin our advocacy work.

 

 

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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