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Australian veterinarians are essential to the health and wellbeing of Australian communities

24 Apr 2024
Veterinarians are celebrated as essential health workers on World Veterinary Day Saturday 27 April 2024.

Regional Education Commissioner’s annual report recommends immediate support for the regional and remote veterinary workforce

22 Apr 2024
The Regional Education Commissioner’s 2023 annual report recommends the critical veterinary workforce shortage in regional and remote Australia is immediately addressed.

Death of over 100 cattle on live export ship reinforces the need for veterinarians on every voyage.

28 Mar 2024
Recent events involving the death of over 100 Australian cattle onboard a live export ship travelling to Indonesia clearly demonstrates the need for veterinarians to be on board all live export ships, no matter how short the voyage.

Veterinary skills shortage recognised in the Australian Universities Accord final report

28 Feb 2024
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) welcomes acknowledgment in the Australian Universities Accord final report that it is essential to increase the skilled rural workforce in the veterinary profession to ensure that all Australian communities enjoy the benefits of good animal health and welfare, and this starts at university.

MV Bahijah Incident Highlights the Essential Role of Veterinarians. Peak Veterinary Body Calls For Action To Address Decline in Livestock Veterinarians

08 Feb 2024
Recent events involving animals onboard the MV Bahijah have clearly demonstrated the essential nature of veterinarians in protecting the health and welfare of Australia’s livestock and upholding Australia’s biosecurity status - top priorities of all involved in managing the animals onboard MV Bahijah.

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