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Update on changes to radiation safety for veterinarians

Organisations that manage and control radiation sources must be in possession of a source licence according to the new Radiation Safety Act 2016 that came into force on 07 March 2017.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets, Professional behaviour, Welfare; Posted 5 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA media release: Kevin Bryant appointed CEO of New Zealand Veterinary Association

New Zealand Veterinary Association President Dr Peter Blaikie today announced former industry training organisation leader Kevin Bryant has been appointed NZVA Chief Executive Officer.

Posted in NZVA news, NZVA media release; Tagged Membership; Posted 5 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA Media Release: NZVA supports intent of proposed surgical procedure regulations

The NZVA has requested animal health and welfare standards be raised in its submission to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) regarding proposed Significant Surgical Procedure (SSP) regulations …

Posted in NZVA news, NZVA media release; Tagged Welfare; Posted 5 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA Media Release: Mycoplasma bovis apology accepted

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) accepts the Government's public apologies for the way the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has handled the programme to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.

Posted in NZVA news, NZVA media release; Tagged Vets; Posted 5 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA Media Release: NZVA advocates for ethically sourced puppies

The New Zealand Veterinary Association has issued advice to prospective dog owners in light of recent news media coverage highlighting animal health and welfare concerns regarding puppy farming.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Welfare, Companion animal; Posted 5 years ago Less than a minute to read

Transport of pregnant cows

We’d like to remind NZVA members of our advice regarding requests to certify late gestation cows as being fit for transport.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Welfare, Cattle, Professional behaviour; Posted 5 years ago Less than a minute to read

Veterinarians gear up to help farmers comply with new animal welfare regulations

Veterinarians are gearing up to help farmers comply with new legal requirements to use local anaesthetic during the removal of any horn tissue from cattle that will come into force from October 1 this year.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Welfare, Cattle; Posted 6 years ago Less than a minute to read

Vaccination certificates

The Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) has received complaints from the public who are mistakenly viewing pet vaccination certificates as whole health records/pre-purchase certificates, which they are not.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Companion animal; Posted 6 years ago Less than a minute to read

Animal welfare regulations 2018: Large animal veterinarians

Richard Wild, Specialist Advisor, Verification Services, Ministry for Primary Industries, looks at the ramifications for production animal veterinarians.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Welfare, Cattle; Posted 6 years ago Less than a minute to read

What needs to be said

NZVA Chief Veterinary Officer Helen Beattie offers a refresher on veterinarians’ rights and responsibilities when it comes to divulging client information.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Professional behaviour; Posted 6 years ago Less than a minute to read