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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.
Sir John Kirwan gives wellbeing advice to veterinary professionals
Speaking at the 2024 New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) and New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA) conference, the rugby legend and mental health advocate challenged his audience to Do One Thing (DOT) every day that boosts their wellbeing.
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Taking Animal Health Forward: Industry experts share their view at NZVA & NZVNA Conference
The animal health sector needs to change to keep up with the times, according to the discussion at a breakfast event hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim at the NZVA and NZVNA Conference in Christchurch.
New Zealand Veterinary Association presents poultry industry with leadership award in battle against AMR
In recognition of its work in reducing antibiotic use in chickens, the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) has won the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Award. It is the first time the award has been won by an industry body.
NZVA joins international experts raising awareness about the impact of extreme body conformations on canine health and welfare
Dog owners are being encouraged to think carefully before choosing a pet with extreme conformations – protruding eyes, deep skin folds, and twisted legs - that can lead to long-term suffering and costly veterinary bills.
Celebrating the essential role of Aotearoa’s vets this World Veterinary Day
To mark World Veterinary Day, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is celebrating the country’s veterinarians and the important role they play across the globe in keeping both animals and humans safe.
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Keep dogs away from human treats this Easter to prevent emergency treatment
If chocolate, hot cross buns, and Easter egg hunts are on your agenda this long weekend, make sure they are kept well away from your dog to help avoid an urgent trip to the emergency veterinarian.
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Don’t put off puppy vaccinations as parvovirus cases surge - NZVA
As veterinarians report seeing a significant increase in the number of parvovirus cases, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is calling on puppy owners to prioritise essential vaccinations to prevent heartbreak.
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Warning to seek emergency veterinary care if dogs consume toxic karaka berries
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is urging animal owners to be on the lookout for highly toxic karaka berries, as the tree's fruiting season intensifies between January and April.
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Pet emergency care focus of new campaign
‘Animal Emergency? Think P.E.T’, which is being launched ahead of the summer holidays, asks owners to follow three simple steps if their pet is sick or hurt and their vet clinic is closed.
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