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Improved support for pig and poultry veterinarians

Following consultation with members of the Pig Veterinarians Branch, the NZVA Board has agreed to dissolve the branch and establish two new networks to better support members who work in the pig and poultry industry.

Update on Biosecurity New Zealand Babesia gibsoni investigation 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has shared the following update on Biosecurity New Zealand's Babesia gibsoni investigation.

Readying for avian influenza – update from the Ministry for Primary Industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued the first in a series of regular updates about high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) and New Zealand’s preparations should it arrive here.

NZVA backs international welfare group calling for an end to the promotion of extreme body shapes in dogs

Advertising companies, media, and social media content producers need to stop using images that normalise dogs bred with extreme conformations that are harmful to the animals’ health and wellbeing.

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31-31 October 2024

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