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Veterinary drug pentobarbitone stolen in Palmerston North

Police are investigating the theft of a powerful veterinary drug, pentobarbitone, which was stolen from a vehicle in Palmerston North on 3 November 2022.

Posted in Other; Tagged Vets, Veterinary medicine; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

Vaccinations key for keeping pets healthy and reducing antimicrobial use

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is urging pet owners to check their animals are fully vaccinated, in a bid to keep them healthy and reduce the need for antimicrobial treatments, including antibiotics and antifungal medication.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Animal welfare, AMR; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

New NZVA Board member appointed

The NZVA Board is pleased to announce that Annabel Harris has been selected to fill the position of Appointed Veterinary Member on the Board.

Posted in NZVA news; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

Milk withholding period for abamectin pour-on products changed from NIL to 35 days

The withholding period on these products has been extended from NIL to 35 days to ensure milk residues will be below the lower milk maximum residue level (MRL) coming into force on 19 September 2022.

Posted in Other; Tagged Dairy, Cattle, Farmers, Vets; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA Board position announcements

The NZVA Board is pleased to announce further appointments to the Board.

Posted in NZVA news; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

MPI reminds farmers stock transport companies are checking NAIT declarations

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reminding farmers that stock transport companies are checking their cattle and deer are tagged and registered under the National Animal Identification and …

Posted in Other; Tagged Farmers; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

Changes to milk withholding periods for abamectin-only pour-on products

From MPI and New Zealand Food Safety The milk withholding periods for abamectin-only pour-on products are changing from nil to 35 days. This withholding period change is necessary to comply with the …

Posted in Other; Tagged Dairy, Cattle, Farmers, Vets; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

Overseas outbreak of foot and mouth disease

Biosecurity New Zealand is closely monitoring the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Malaysia, China and Indonesia. Although there is a low risk of FMD entering New Zealand, it is important to follow all biosecurity rules to keep our country safe.

Posted in Other; Tagged Animal welfare, Dairy, Cattle, Sheep, Farmers; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA disappointed with dog attack Court ruling

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is expressing its disappointment today regarding Tauranga Moana District Court’s decision on a serious dog attack on a Bay of Plenty veterinarian.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA welcomes new President

The NZVA is delighted to announce that Dr Kate Hill has been appointed as the new NZVA President.

Posted in NZVA news; Posted 2 years ago Less than a minute to read