From the desk of Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, updates us on the One Health Surveillance Initiative, the AVA's Emergency Animal Disease Summit and his visits to Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

With World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022 approaching, Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer showcases useful educational resources and highlights the One Health importance of antimicrobial stewardship.

The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer is focused not only on Australian animal health and welfare, but also involves an important international perspective. Through investment in the Global Agricultural Leadership Initiative (GALI), the Australian Government is stepping up our leadership in international agriculture and food policy discussions.

Read more about the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer’s Engagement in the Indo-Pacific.

With the threat of multiple emergency animal diseases lingering at Australia’s doorstep, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), lumpy skin disease (LSD) and African swine fever (ASF), the need to be prepared for disease outbreaks has never been more apparent, and we all as veterinarians have a vital role to play.