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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.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 3 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in NZVA news; Posted 15 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Fireworks; Posted 21 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Halloween; Posted 23 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in NZVA media release; Posted 38 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 44 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 45 days ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Member update, NZVA news; Posted 2 months ago Less than a minute to read

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.

Posted in Other; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read

Readying for avian influenza – update from the Ministry for Primary Industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued the first in a series of regular updates about high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) and New Zealand’s preparations should it arrive here.

Posted in Other; Posted 4 months ago Less than a minute to read