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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 19 months 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 20 months 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 20 months 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 21 months 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 21 months 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 21 months 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 22 months 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 22 months ago Less than a minute to read

Accredited Employer Work Visa

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is a new, temporary work visa. New Zealand employers wanting to hire migrant workers may be able to do so under the new scheme from 4 July.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets; Posted 22 months ago Less than a minute to read

Veterinarian Dr Robert Mills named Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit

Veterinarian, Dr Robert Mills, has been named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to wildlife conservation.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Award; Posted 23 months ago Less than a minute to read