Policies

Induction of parturition

 Policy Induction of parturition (calving induction) in dairy herds must only be undertaken for therapeutic reasons such as mis-mated heifers, downer pre-calving cows, high risk dystocia or malnutrition cases. It […]

Veterinary nursing

Policy All persons using the title ‘Veterinary Nurse’ must possess veterinary nurse qualifications and conform to standards appropriate to professional veterinary practice. The standards should be subject to regular review […]

Considering welfare of target and non-target animals in planning vertebrate control programs

Policy Welfare assessment of vertebrate control programs should aim to quantify the welfare impacts on all target and non-target animals likely to be affected. Consideration should be given to the […]

The provision of optimum veterinary services to the greyhound racing industry

Policy Veterinarians involved in the greyhound racing industry should be members of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and Australian Greyhound Working and Sporting Dog Veterinarians (AGWSDV), and should abide by […]

Engagement of private veterinary practitioners in national disease surveillance

Policy Private veterinary practices in Australia are a major potential source of surveillance data for diseases of terrestrial and aquatic livestock, wildlife and companion animals. Governments should adequately resource relevant […]

Euthanasia of injured wildlife

Policy Euthanasia is often the most humane course of action to address the welfare of sick and injured wildlife. Triage of injured or diseased wild animals, and their subsequent euthanasia, […]

Government veterinary services

Policy Government veterinary services must be maintained at sufficient capacity to meet the needs of Australia’s animal health environment now and into the future, as well as ensuring capacity to […]

Laparoscopic artificial insemination in small ruminants

Policy Laparoscopic artificial insemination (AI) in sheep, goats and other small ruminants is supported provided that appropriate surgical standards and animal welfare requirements are met. Laparoscopic AI requires surgical entry […]

Q Fever protection in veterinary practice

Policy Veterinary practices must have a Q fever risk management protocol in place for all staff, clients and visitors to the practice, to ensure their protection. This requirement applies to […]

Regulation of animal health service providers

Policy All animal health service providers, including veterinarians, paraprofessionals and non-veterinary animal health providers should be appropriately regulated to ensure adequate animal welfare and consumer protection. Definitions: Veterinary paraprofessional: A […]