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The NSW veterinary practitioners board has introduced a 'Supply of pain management medication for animal husbandry procedures in production animals' policy, with updates guided by advocacy from the Sheep, Camelid and Goat Veterinarians special interest group.

Updated information for employers about COVID-19 from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

World Zoonoses Day is on the 6th of July, and this year it is more relevant than ever. 2022 has already seen increases in the detection of two zoonotic diseases – Japanese encephalitis virus and Leptospirosis – in Australia. This has highlighted the vital role of veterinarians in protecting not just animals, but also the wider community.

The Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) is the foundation that protects Western Australia's environment, agricultural resources and the lifestyle that Western Australians enjoy. It governs WA’s responses to plant and animal pests, weeds and diseases, the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals, and the safety and quality of our agricultural products.

Join Dr Kersti Seksel to learn about cat conflicts and how to help resolve them.

A very serious infection of dogs, Leptospirosis, has been detected near the ACT following other detections on the NSW Central Coast, Central and Northern beaches areas of Sydney and more recently NSW South Coast.

On 18 June 2022, the Veterinary Practice Act 2021 (Act) commenced and Tranche 1 of the Veterinary Practice Regulations 2022 were proclaimed. Tranche 1 provides the initial framework of essential regulations to support the operation of the new Act. The more substantive changes will occur when the Tranche 2 regulations are proclaimed. It is expected that Tranche 2, will be proclaimed later this year to be in effect for the beginning of 2023.

We are seeking participants with an interest in mental health and wellness to work with the AVA team to help guide the direction of the AVA's new veterinary wellness initiative, THRIVE.

We are looking for members to work with the AVA team to help guide the direction of the AVA's educational program.

The AVA spoke at the Parliamentary Inquiry into the proposed changes to the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001. This is a big win for the AVA after many years of lobbying.