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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.
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VetScript competition: Share your thoughts on the 2024 NZVA and NZVNA Conference
VetScript, wants to publish your thoughts, stories and photos from this year's NZVA and NZVNA Conference.
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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.
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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.
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NZVA Board position announcements
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) Board is pleased to announce further appointments to the Board.
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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.
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2024 NZVA Board election results
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) Board is pleased to announce the results from the 2024 Board Election. Kate Hill has been re-elected for a third term and will be joined by Katie Grant.
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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.
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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.