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NZVA myth-buster returns to explore responsible antibiotic use in animals
The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s (NZVA) Te Pae Kīrehe very own myth-busting veterinarian is back to lift the lid on whether antibiotics are the only way to prevent illness, and if they should always be avoided.
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World AMR Awareness Week: Preventing antibiotic-resistant superbugs is everyone’s responsibility
By working together, veterinarians and animal owners have an essential role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and safeguarding antibiotics for when they are needed most in human and animal health.
2025 NZVA Awards: Nominations now open
Nominations for the 2025 NZVA Awards are now open! Each year, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) proudly recognises significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our community.
NZVA joins petition to ban public fireworks sales and encourages animal owners to plan ahead for 5 November
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is once again voicing its concern about the public sale of fireworks and the risks that fireworks displays – often extending well past Guy Fawkes night - pose to animals.
Plan ahead this Halloween to avoid a fur-raising trip to the veterinary clinic
If you’re getting ready to host a Halloween party or expecting trick-or-treaters at your door tomorrow night, you should also be preparing for how you will keep your pets safe and well.
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Are you really ready to give that puppy a furr-ever home?
Potential dog owners should think twice before getting a puppy to make sure they can financially provide for the animal, and ensure it is safe, well-socialised, trained, and mentally stimulated.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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