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Mitigating cold stock loss in your veterinary practice (Advertorial)

01 Nov 2024
In recent years, Guild Insurance has identified an increase in cold stock-related claims. Any loss of refrigerated stock can significantly impact your veterinary practice and clients. While ordering its replacement may sound like a simple solution, there’s no guarantee that the stock will be delivered before your patients need it.

Building capacity in Northern Australia

25 Oct 2024
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson discusses Australia's strategies for enhancing biosecurity in Northern Australia against emergency animal disease threats, emphasising community collaboration and preparedness.

AVA Submission on the 2024 APVMA Consultation on minor use guidelines

11 Oct 2024
The APVMA has requested stakeholder input in relation to the proposed guidelines for determining a minor use. Minor use permits are issued to allow for the legal use of AgVet chemicals in situations where registration of the product would not produce sufficient economic return. A minor use may include use on a minor crop, animal or non-crop situation, or limited use on a major crop, animal or situation.

Central Highlands Branch September Meeting

03 Oct 2024
Members of the Central Highlands Branch thoroughly enjoyed catching up at September’s branch meeting, held at Oscar’s Hotel & Café Bar in Ballarat.

Read the latest from the Australian Veterinary Journal’s October issue!

03 Oct 2024
Read the October issue of the Australian Veterinary Journal, which showcases 6 papers across small animals, avian, production animals and wildlife.

NSW Government responds to veterinary workforce Inquiry

03 Oct 2024
This week, the AVA welcomed the NSW Government’s response to the Inquiry into Veterinary Workforce Shortages in New South Wales report and recommendations. While we would have liked to see more commitment on timeframes and funding for key recommendations, we look forward to working with the NSW Government to implement recommendations aimed at addressing workforce shortages, mental health, and regulatory reforms.

Highlighting AVA's advocacy through engagement with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland (VSBQ)

03 Oct 2024
AVA's regular proactive advocacy efforts include meeting with veterinary boards to support the profession at state levels. AVA values the opportunity to meet with state vet boards, where the ongoing dialogue ensures that the profession's concerns are heard and addressed. The AVA's QLD Division met with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland (VSBQ) in late September.

Recall Notice: Nitrofurazone cream anti-bacterial cream for horses

01 Oct 2024
APVMA Recall Notice: Ranvet has initiated a voluntary recall for Nitrofurazone cream anti-bacterial cream for horses.

PEA: A promising therapeutic option in the management of chronic conditions eliciting both pain and inflammation (Advertorial)

01 Oct 2024
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is an endogenous endocannabinoid-like lipid mediator which has been extensively researched for its potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, neuroprotective and anti-pruritic effects.

Canine OA is a young dog disease (Advertorial)

01 Oct 2024
Canine osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition that affects a significant number of dogs. And contrary to popular belief, OA is not just a disease of old dogs; a recent study1 showed that almost 40% of dogs under the age of four had radiographic evidence of OA.

 

 

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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