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VetFest Marketplace - a dedicated Industry Week for the Veterinary Profession - begins on 22 November 2021. The AVA today announced the Industry Partners that make up the event.

Each year, the Commercial Poultry Veterinarians (CPV) special interest group of the AVA holds an annual scientific meeting in conjunction with the Australasian Veterinary Poultry Association. Register now for this exciting virtual event to be held 4th-5th November, 2021.

The AVA has issued a media release this Mental Health Month to raise awareness of challenges faced by veterinarians, and the significant adverse effects these challenges can have on the the mental health of those working within the industry. 

As an AVA member, you have the opportunity to help shape AVA policies which have far-reaching influence, and underpin our important advocacy work for the veterinary profession. We invite your feedback on recently drafted AVA policies.

As the AVA nears the finish line in developing a comprehensive mental wellness strategy, AVA President Warwick Vale invites every person in the veterinary profession to attend an upcoming webinar which will take place on Tuesday the 26th Oct, 7:30pm-9:00pm (AEDT).

The retired veterinarian's luncheons are back with a difference! Grab your sandwich and turn on your computer so you can join your fellow colleagues online for a catch up conversation.

Expert analysis of the genetic structure of the variant strain of the Hendra virus and neutralisation assays have shown that there is nothing to suggest that the current Hendra virus horse vaccine won't be as equally effective against the Hendra virus variant as against the original Hendra strain.

The AVA is excited to announce VetFest Marketplace. Over the course of 5 nights, the AVA will showcase presentations from more than a dozen industry partners, across all fields of the profession.

The Super Early Bird Discount is now available - register now and save $285!

The AVA Digest is published every two weeks and features news, stories and industry updates from around the profession. See below for a taste of what's included in this special edition for Mental Health Month!