AVA News

Experts are sought for a development of global World Small Animal Veterinary Association and HealthforAnimals ‘Principles of Wellness’ for feline and canine health.

The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) have signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). The MRA formalises current arrangements that allow reciprocal recognition of registration between veterinary graduates overseen by the two organisations.

The AVA recently collaborated with BirdLife Australia, a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for native birds and the conservation of their habitats, in a campaign to urge consumers to avoid anticoagulant rodenticides that put pets, birds and wildlife at risk.

The 47th annual 2022 ASAV conference was held on the 24 – 28 July in Darwin, with a focus on Emergency Medicine and Surgery.

The AVBC is undertaking a review of the AVBC Accreditation Standards and is seeking comment on these draft accreditation standards and draft accreditation methodology. Feedback to inform the AVA submission to the AVBC is due by 9.00am Monday 29th August 2022.

The 2022 VBG Summit is a two-day conference and trade show focusing on effectively managing a veterinary practice in today's environment.

The 42nd Annual Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures, held on 17 - 21 July 2022, was a resounding success.

We are inviting members and interested stakeholders to form the veterinary wellness steering group that will help to deliver AVA's THRIVE wellness initiatives.

Member feedback is sought on the draft NSW Biosecurity and Food Safety Strategy 2022-2030. The draft Strategy aims to better protect the state’s economy, environment, and community against growing biosecurity and food safety threats.

The AVA has been actively engaging in EAD preparedness for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) where we are able to contribute.

The AVA has been invited to provide comment on proposed regulatory amendments in relation to stray stock and unattended animals including penalty infringement notice amounts, notice periods, and monetary caps under which items may be quickly disposed of.