Pain management in lambs

Watch the recording of our webinar with Dave Robertson, held in September 2023.

Extreme conformations in dogs

The International Collaborative on Extreme Conformations in Dogs ( ICECDogs ) defines extreme conformation as: A   physical appearance that has been so significantly altered by humankind away from the ancestral natural canine appearance that affected dogs commonly suffer from poor health…

Increase in cases of Canine Cough in New Zealand (May 2022)

Increase in cases of Canine Cough in New Zealand (May 2022) We have been informed that veterinarians are seeing an increase in cases of canine cough in dogs in certain parts of New Zealand.

Policy: Flight restriction in birds

Policy type: Policy Status: Current Manual reference: 11a Date ratified: May 2018 Policy The New Zealand Veterinary Association approves of the use of temporary flight restriction by veterinarians or by persons under veterinary guidance. It does not approve the use of permanent flight restriction (e. g.

Veterinary shortage in New Zealand

Why is there a veterinary shortage?

There are many factors influencing retention in clinical practice.

Canine cough epidemic in NZ

Canine cough epidemic in NZ

The current epidemic of canine cough is a normal occurrence in New Zealand and is caused by disease agents already present in New Zealand (i. e. it is not an exotic disease agent).

Veterinary shortage in New Zealand

Surgical artificial insemination in dogs

Surgical artificial insemination (AI) must not be performed in dogs as it is an unnecessary surgical procedure with the potential for significant negative welfare outcomes. Alternative AI methods that pose fewer welfare risks to dogs are now available to New Zealand veterinarians.

Guideline: Renal transplantation in cats

Policy type : Guideline Reference : 9i Status : Current Date ratified : March 2017 Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is very common in older cats. There are various causes of the disease including infections, toxins, tumours and polycystic kidney disease (particularly in Persians).