Policies

Johne’s disease

Position statement The objectives and activities of the National Johne’s Disease Control Program are important in ongoing efforts to contain and control the spread of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis on Australian farms. […]

The management of antlers on farmed deer

Policy Deer velveting must be carried out by a veterinarian or by a deer farmer trained and accredited under the National Velveting Accreditation Scheme (NVAS). Background A stag or buck […]

Racing two year old thoroughbreds

Policy Two-year-old horses that are obviously immature in age and development, or have significant faults in conformation, should not be raced. Background Two-year-old racing is an integral part of the […]

Transport of horses

Policy The Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Land Transport approved by the Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC) should be uniformly adopted and effectively enforced Australia-wide. Background Horses are transported […]

Vaccination of rabbits and ferrets

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 08/07/2011 Technical update (RHDV vaccination protocol): September 2022 Policy Vaccination of pet rabbits against rabbit caliciviral disease and ferrets against distemper is […]

Circus animals

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 08/07/2011 Position statement The use of animals in circuses is a matter of growing community debate, and can have considerable animal welfare […]

Distal limb neurectomy

Policy Distal limb neurectomy in appropriate and selected cases is an acceptable and useful treatment option for chronic irreversible heel pain causing lameness in horses. The use of neurectomised horses […]

Acupuncture

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 01/11/2010 Position Statement There is significant diversity of opinion within the veterinary profession regarding scientific evidence in support of the efficacy of […]

Genetically modified organisms

Position Statement The development and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), or the use of related technologies such as gene therapy, represent a valid extension of traditional methods of genetically […]

Guidelines for dental treatment in dogs and cats

The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines to veterinarians when making diagnoses and when managing periodontal disease in dogs and cats. Background To provide optimal health and quality […]