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If you’re an equine veterinarian, you can’t afford to miss the Annual AVA Conference 2023. Led by renowned keynote and board-certified Theriogenologist Jennifer Hatzel, the equine stream hosts a suite of outstanding local and international speakers who will keep you at the cutting edge on current topics.

Recently, the Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV) and Northern Territory Division held their combined conference in Darwin, with the theme being ‘Finding New Ways’. Here, we recap what it was like to be there.

Registrations for the Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures 2023 are now open! Register now to save $300 with early bird pricing for EVA members.

This year, the theme for World Veterinary Day (WVD) is ‘Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the Veterinary Profession’. To celebrate, the AVA is holding a special panel on Thursday 27 April that is free for all veterinarians.

Adelaide provides plenty of indulgence with its art, wine and foodie scene. Or, if you prefer a bit of sport the State of Origin will be held at Adelaide oval on Wednesday 31 May. Either way we recommend booking as early as possible to ensure you don’t miss out on flights or accommodation for the AVA Annual Conference.

Acclaimed journalist Caroline Winter has taken a deep dive into the challenges faced by the veterinary profession in an eight-part podcast series about an industry in crisis.

The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) have developed Day One Competency Standards that set a benchmark of essential clinical skills for veterinary nurses and technicians in Australia. 

Registrations for the AVNAT Scheme, a transparent, self-regulation program that sets the standard for veterinary nursing practice in Australia, are open until the end of June 2023.

Internationally renowned Board-certified internal medicine specialist Professor Jane Sykes will be discussing her approach to infectious diseases at the AVA Annual Conference in May.

The AVA has collated some resources to help veterinarians support the human-companion animal bond (HCAB).

A report undertaken by Birdlife Australia investigates the potential role of waterbirds in the 2022 Japanese encephalitis outbreak and puts forward recommended activities to contribute to knowledge of waterbird movements, population structures and dynamics.