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2025 VBG Thought Leader of the Year: Dr Sarah McGrath

If Dr Sarah McGrath could share one philosophy that has helped her the most – both professionally and personally – it would be to “bend”

International Sheep Veterinary Congress returns to Australia in October

Run every 3 years, ISVC brings together leading sheep veterinary experts from across the globe, with the host country chosen through a competitive bid process. Australia won the hosting rights in 2021, marking the first time the event has been held here since 1997 in Armidale.

QLD CVO Communique – Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1)

The AVA is sharing the following information on 2 recent detections of EHV-1, as provided by Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Fiona Thompson.

2025 AVA Fellow Recipient: Dr Julia Crawford

Recognised for her decades of dedication to the AVA, Dr Crawford looks back on her career and highlights the invaluable rewards of being part of the AVA community.

SIG in the Spotlight: Australian Pig Veterinarians (APV) group

In this edition of SIG in the Spotlight, APV President Dr Sandra Adsett highlights APV’s mission, the contributions of pig vets to society, and how the group supports and develops expertise within the profession.

National Advocacy Project: Reforming Veterinary Medicines and Poisons Management

A new AVA working group has been established to tackle the challenges around inconsistent, outdated, and often impractical regulation of veterinary medicines and poisons.

Expressions of Interest to review and update the resource “Dangerous dogs – a sensible solution”

“Dangerous dogs – a sensible solution” is a resource that was developed in 2012 to discuss and suggest a legislative approach to address dogs that may display behaviours dangerous to humans and other animals. As it is now over 12 years since the resource has been developed a review and update is required.

NSW Mental Health Inquiry

The NSW Government is reviewing how it delivers mental health support across the state – and we want to ensure the voices of veterinarians are heard loud and clear.

Victorian Domestic Animals Regulations – Have Your Say

Animal Welfare Victoria, part of Agriculture Victoria (DEECA), is reviewing the state’s Domestic Animals Regulations and has released a draft 2025 version and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public comment.

News coverage highlights AVA’s CST AWARE Program, with EOIs now being accepted

The AVA’s ongoing commitment to veterinary wellness was last week recognised in this ABC News article highlighting the mental health pressures facing vets and the impact of AVA’s efforts to address these challenges.