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1972 Reunion

A good turnout of 35 people enjoyed a memorable reunion at the end of March in Whanganui which was organised by Dave and Lorraine Taylor.

1964/65 Reunion

Last month, a reunion of the veterinary students’ intake of 1964 and 1965 took place.

Request for samples for molecular survey of the canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) in New Zealand

During 2021, MSD Animal Health and Massey University are collaborating on a parvovirus study: ‘A Molecular Survey of Canine Parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) in New Zealand’. The aim of this study is to estimate the relative prevalence of parvovirus subtypes in naturally infected New Zealand dogs.

Posted in Other; Tagged Companion animal, Vets; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Theilera equi response

A declaration of New Zealand’s freedom from the equine blood disease Theilera equi was recently posted on the World Organisation for Animal Health’s (OIE) website.

Posted in Other; Tagged Equine; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA photo competition

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets, Members; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Parvovirus

Remember to vaccinate your puppies against parvovirus! Parvovirus (‘parvo’) is a highly contagious, viral disease affecting the gastrointestinal tract of dogs.

Posted in Other; Tagged Companion animal, Pet Owners; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Sportmix recall

Posted in Other; Tagged Companion animal; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Canine cough epidemic in NZ

The current epidemic of canine cough is a normal occurrence in New Zealand and is caused by disease agents already present in New Zealand (i.e. it is not an exotic disease agent). It is not related to COVID-19 and it is not zoonotic (not transmitted from animals to humans). Good hygiene measures should always be used when dealing with animals, and particularly sick animals.

Posted in NZVA news; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read

Latest news about immigration and veterinarians

As a result of the NZVA lobbying efforts, supported by VCNZ, as well as recent correspondence from Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), we are pleased to announce that MBIE and Immigration NZ have formed the below view regarding the state of the veterinary profession in New Zealand.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets, Welfare; Posted 3 years ago Less than a minute to read