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After 50 years of service and dedication to the equine industry, Dr Peter Reid was recognised by the Australian veterinary community, awarded the Gilruth Prize at the 2024 Australian Veterinary Association Awards.

The NSW Legislative Council's Animal Welfare Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into the management of cat populations in New South Wales.

The results of this survey will give greater insight into the perceptions of veterinary students on the equine veterinary industry and strategies for retention of students and veterinarians as perceived by you.

Melbourne's South Eastern Equine Hospital hosted the inaugural Love the Horse Day Workshop, bringing together 11 enthusiastic veterinary students from Melbourne University for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration in the equine field.

AVA Advocacy Officer Dr Robyn Whitaker this week attended the 2024 Lucy’s Project Conference. Among the topics covered, was the connection between domestic and family violence (DFV) and animal welfare, and how services can better support survivors and their companion animals.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has released its seventh Veterinary Workforce Survey report. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth look at the current landscape of the veterinary profession and offers valuable insights into workforce trends, including graduate debt, employment patterns, and the evolving demands of veterinary services across Australia.

Bringing together experts, pilot program participants and the broader veterinary community, the AVA is thrilled to mark a significant step in the THRIVE Cultivating Safe Teams (CST) Pilot Program, with a Stakeholder Summit being held on Monday 18 November.

$95 million has been promised to help prepare and react to HPAI H5N1, in the case of its arrival to Australian shores.

From equine gastroscopy to bovine eye and brain removal, and even a cassowary post-mortem, the event delivered a day full of valuable learning opportunities.

Earlier this week The Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024 passed though the Federal House of Representatives. It will now move to the Senate.

This week is a good opportunity to celebrate some recent milestones on the path to regulation and registration, including the 4 recommendations from the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into the veterinary workforce shortage, and the establishment of the Working Party for the Regulation of Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Technologists.