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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.

Posted in Other; Posted 13 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 13 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 13 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 13 months ago Less than a minute to read

Anthelmintic ruminal bolus reassessment and prohibition on sale and use

The use or sale of Bionic Plus Hogget and Bionic Plus intraruminal boluses in now prohibited while investigations of all anthelmintic intraruminal bolus occurs.

Posted in Other; Posted 14 months ago Less than a minute to read

Information on AMR Slice of Life Audit

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released information about the upcoming audit of the supply and use of antibiotics in the animal and plant health sectors.

Posted in Other; Posted 16 months ago Less than a minute to read

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPIA) and the risk to New Zealand

Mary van Andel, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides a statement on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Posted in Other; Posted 17 months ago Less than a minute to read

New OSD form for cats and dogs to Australia

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has updated its Owner Statutory Declaration (OSD) Form to support the certification of cats and dogs to Australia.

Posted in Other; Tagged Vets; Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

Upper North Island flood event information - January 2023

Recent flood events in the upper North Island have devastated communities. Floods pose a number of challenges for animal owners and veterinarians. Below are resources to help you through these events and during the recovery.

Posted in Other; Tagged Flood; Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read