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Strangles cases in Canterbury

The Equine Veterinarians of the NZVA has provided information for horse owners about the recent reports of strangles cases in the South Island.

Posted in Other; Posted 20 days ago Less than a minute to read

Otago flooding response: Updates for farmers

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe is continuing to monitor the situation in the Otago region for farmers and other animal owners.

Posted in Other; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

Animal owners urged to keep pets away from floodwater

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is encouraging people in flood-affected parts of Otago to keep their animals from coming into contact with floodwater and to ensure they have access to clean drinking water, following the recent flood event.

Posted in Other; Posted 5 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 7 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 7 months ago Less than a minute to read

Product label updates: Solensia, Nexgard Chewables for Dogs, and Nexgard Spectra Chewables for dogs

The product labels for the registered products Solensia, Nexgard Chewables for Dogs, and Nexgard Spectra Chewables for dogs have recently been updated as a result of pharmacovigilance investigations.

Posted in Other; Posted 8 months ago Less than a minute to read

Cats and Dogs to Australia: significant updates effective 1 July 2024

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has provided detailed information about the continuing provision of certification for cats and dogs (and canine and feline semen of New Zealand origin) to Australia.

Posted in Other; Posted 9 months ago Less than a minute to read

Update on HPAI detection in Australia and the US

Avian influenza has been detected on two poultry farms in Victoria, Australia. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides an update.

Posted in Other; Posted 9 months ago Less than a minute to read

Babesia gibsoni detected in two dogs in Canterbury

Biosecurity New Zealand is investigating after the exotic red blood cell parasite Babesia gibsoni was detected in two dogs in the Canterbury region. Babesia gibsoni is an unwanted and notifiable organism in New Zealand.

Posted in Other; Posted 11 months ago Less than a minute to read