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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 6 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 6 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 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

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