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Bushfires present significant challenges to veterinary practices, requiring careful preparation and a coordinated response to safeguard both animals and humans. Alongside a new resource from the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (link), the AVA also offers helpful guidelines.

With three expert keynote speakers locked in for the International Sheep Veterinary Congress and one month left until abstract submissions close, there’s plenty to look forward to for the October 2025 event.

In November, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) concluded a productive year of advocacy with a strong presence in Federal Parliament during its final sitting weeks.

Dr Sarah Webb has shaped and grown veterinary practices in Canberra and surrounds, saving thousands of animals from ongoing pain and disability. This year she was awarded the Kendall Oration at the AVA Awards.

The NSW Government is seeking feedback on draft changes to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulation 2025 (the Regulation).

The Tasmanian Government are reviewing the laws that regulate and control dogs in Tasmania. The review ensures contemporary and enforceable welfare outcomes for dogs in Tasmania.

A large number of stakeholders celebrated a significant milestone this week —the delivery of tailored, in-workplace psychological health and safety awareness training to 50 veterinary workplaces across Australia.

The new Code of Practice supports changes to work health and safety laws on psychosocial hazards and risks in the workplace.

On Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, we share the story of Dr Chris Morrow, who was the recipient of the Kesteven Medal at the 2024 AVA Awards.

In 2025, Southern Cross University will offer a 3-year BVetTech course, to be closely followed in 2026 with a 5-year BVetMed course.

A new set of antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for equine veterinary practice is in the final stage of revisions and is set to be released before the end of the year.