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The AVA is encouraging members to talk local MPs and candidates about the issues facing the veterinary profession at this coming federal election.

Heath Stewart will discuss the importance of systems and reporting mechanisms, how they assist us to accurately determine staff performance, and return on investment for deployed resources in veterinary practice. This webinar is free for VBG members.

AVA members are invited to a webinar discussing this important notifiable disease. Presented by Dr Cass Wittwer, this event is free for all AVA members.

On 10 March the AVA Board ratified the Climate Change and Animal Health, Welfare and Production policy.

The AVA is lobbying members of parliament and parties ahead of the South Australian State Election.

The Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment is seeking the views of private veterinary practitioners across southern Australia in an effort to improve animal disease surveillance in those regions.

Information from the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment about Japanese encephalitis in Australia.

Some suggestions if you would like to offer help to the people and animals affected by events in Ukraine.

Member feedback is sought on the WA Government consultation paper on what should be defined as ‘acts of veterinary medicine’.

The AVA is currently developing a response to the inquiry into puppy farming in NSW and welcomes AVA member feedback to incorporate into the AVA submission.

The AVA has made a detailed submission to the Inquiry and includes recommendations for the Bill to include reference to sentience of animals and a refinement of the proposed minimum care requirements.