Policies

Cattle spaying

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 08/12/2022 Policy Spaying of cattle should be a restricted act of veterinary science. Veterinarians should use the following techniques until suitable alternatives […]

Veterinary use of compounded pharmaceuticals

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 01/12/2020 Policy A compounded product should only be used when no other registered product [1] can effectively treat the condition. A compounded […]

Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE)

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date:03/12/2015 Technical Update: 29/09/2022 Policy Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) should be considered by the Animal Health Committee for classification nationally as a notifiable […]

Use of behaviour-modifying collars on dogs

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 15/07/2022 Purpose This policy can be used to help veterinarians understand the appropriate steps when presented with a dog whose owner is […]

Surgical sterilisation of dogs and cats

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 15/07/2022 Policy Surgical sterilisation is an important tool to reduce unwanted dogs and cats in the community, particularly when combined with relevant […]

Management of cats in Australia

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 15/07/2022 Policy The management of cats in Australia must be evidence-based, must prioritise animal welfare, use practices that mitigate negative impacts to […]

Restricted acts of veterinary science

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 03/02/2017 Policy The performing of acts of veterinary science must be restricted to registered veterinary practitioners, in order to protect the health, […]

Climate change and animal health, welfare and production

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 10/03/2022 Policy The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) acknowledges the scientific evidence that human activity is the primary cause for the acceleration of […]

Safeguarding and improving the mental health of the veterinary team

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 10/12/2021 Note: The following policies should be considered as a group; together they provide a set of principles which underpin the AVA’s wellness […]

Heat stress in the horse

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 10/12/2021 Policy All associations involved in horse competitions must have a policy/procedure for reducing the risk of heat stress in horses. This […]