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Expression of Interest – AVA Webinar Hosts

The AVA is seeking Expressions of Interest from members interested in hosting AVA client-sponsored webinars throughout 2026.

Cattle Vets Herd into Brisbane

More than 250 cattle-sector veterinary professionals travelled from across Australia to attend the event, delivered in partnership with the Australian Reproduction Veterinarians (ARV) and Australian Veterinarians in Public Health (AVPH) – making it one of the largest conferences ever hosted by the Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV).

Consultation on Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

The AVA is preparing a submission for the review of Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA). The AVA is aware that there are currently a number of errors in the definitions and welcomes further comments from members to assist in developing the submission.

Consultation on WA Inquiry into Veticare

The AVA is preparing a submission for the WA Parliamentary Inquiry looking at the affordability and accessibility of veterinary care.

Trazocalm – For the appointments that make everyone sweat

Trazocalm® – For the appointments that make everyone sweat. Managing canine stress and anxiety during vet visits and supporting confinement compliance following surgery remains one of the most persistent challenges […]

Feline Osteoarthritis: The Hidden Pain in Ageing Cats

Osteoarthritis (OA) is increasingly recognised as a significant cause of chronic pain in cats, yet it remains widely underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Radiographic studies have demonstrated that degenerative joint disease […]

EOFY: The smart time for vets to upgrade

The April to June quarter is an advantageous time of year for veterinarians considering a vehicle upgrade – and with the right finance in place, the process can be simpler […]

Early Bird Final Week: Discover the daily highlights at AVA Conference

This year’s stellar line-up of international and local experts is set to deliver a program that appeals to all areas of the veterinary community, and with access to video proceedings for 12 months afterwards, your learning doesn’t stop in Brisbane.

Pets in rentals a positive step for animal welfare and the veterinary profession

Tasmania’s new rental laws remove “no pets” barriers, recognising the vital role of companion animals and ensuring owners no longer have to choose between a home and their pet.

APVMA to ban public sale of rodenticides

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has announced significant changes to the regulation of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), marking an important step forward for animal welfare, environmental protection and public safety.