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Avian influenzaA H5N1
Update on highly pathogenic avian influenza

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has provided an update on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

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Reminder about milk withholding period for pour-on products containing abamectin

As farmers head into spring calving season, please remember to use the 35-day milk withholding period whenever you use abamectin pour-on products in your herds.

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Update on possible potency issues with Pentobarb 500

Provet has provided an update on their previous letter about possible potency issues with Pentobarb 500.

 

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State of emergency declared in Tairāwhiti

An update from Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the state of emergency that was declared in Tairāwhiti on 22 June due to heavy rain and flooding.

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Possible potency issues with Pentobarb 500

Provet is aware of a small number of instances where possible potency issues with Pentobarb 500 have been identified.

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Changes to Radiation Safety Regulations 2016

Changes to the Radiation Safety Regulations 2016 are scheduled to come into effect from 28 June 2023, with the regulations available shortly after this date.

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Important information relevant to the export of cats and dogs to Australia

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has provided additional information for veterinarians about the export of cats and dogs to Australia.

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