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New OSD form for cats and dogs to Australia

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has updated its Owner Statutory Declaration (OSD) Form to support the certification of cats and dogs to Australia.

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

Upper North Island flood event information - January 2023

Recent flood events in the upper North Island have devastated communities. Floods pose a number of challenges for animal owners and veterinarians. Below are resources to help you through these events and during the recovery.

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

NZVA Awards 2023

Each year, the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) proudly recognises significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our veterinary community.

Sick animals can't eat soup or watch Netflix in bed – get them vaccinated

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is reminding people to ensure their animals’ vaccinations are up-to-date as part of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), which runs from 18-24 November.

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

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 years ago Less than a minute to read