Policies

Responsible use of veterinary medicines on farms

Policy Veterinarians should engage with their farmer clients to promote the responsible use of veterinary medicines on farms. Farmers should observe appropriate precautions when using veterinary medicines in their animals […]

Embryo collection and embryo transfer

Policy Embryo collection and embryo transfer in animals should only be conducted by registered, appropriately trained, veterinarians or persons under the direct and immediate supervision of a registered veterinarian. Background […]

Beak trimming of commercial poultry

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 01/08/2010 Position Statement Beak trimming of commercial poultry is endorsed only in situations in which it is needed to reduce the prevalence […]

Appropriate use of post-nominals

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 01/08/2010 Position statement The use of post-nominals is encouraged when appropriate. Usage should follow the general rules and guidelines as dictated by […]

Marine mammal euthanasia

Policy Veterinarians attending a whale stranding or other emergency affecting free-living marine mammals (such as injury to animals or oil spills) have a duty of care to take all reasonable […]

Provision of blood supplies for use in dogs and cats

Policy Blood or blood product, collected humanely from donor animals, can be beneficial to the recipient animals, without compromising the welfare of the donors. Animals should not be kept solely […]

Welfare of cetaceans in captivity

Policy Cetaceans should not be kept in captivity unless it can be demonstrated that their husbandry, welfare and health requirements can be met. Background The welfare of captive cetaceans is […]

Use of euthanasia drugs by non-veterinarians

Policy Pentobarbitone or similar drugs registered for the euthanasia of animals should only be administered by a registered veterinarian. Veterinarians should not supply euthanasia drugs. Background Legislation in some jurisdictions […]

Castration of horses and donkeys

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 18/06/2009 Policy Castration of horses and donkeys (including foals) is a significant surgical procedure, requiring appropriate technique, anaesthesia, analgesia and aftercare, including […]

Kangaroo and wallaby population control

Position Statement Population management of large macropods (kangaroos, wallabies, euro’s etc) is necessary to prevent circumstances where there could be significant welfare or environmental issues arising from overpopulation. Management and […]