NZVA positions and resources
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NZVA positions and resources
This section of the website is a hub of information on our policies, position statements, guidelines and resources for veterinary professionals, our members, the public and our partners.
Policies, position statements and guidelines
Our policies, guidelines and position statements are backed by science. They outline our agreed principles and provide a platform from which the NZVA can advocate for the profession to influence legislation, educate our members and the public, and more.
The NZVA Veterinary Team develops the documents in collaboration with our Special Interest Branches (SIBs) and key stakeholders. Following consultation with NZVA members, the documents are sent to the Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) and, if necessary, the NZVA Board for review and approval.
Species-specific policies
Our species-specific policies can be found on their relevant page listed below, along with other helpful resources that are specific to that species.
Please note that you will need to be an NZVA member and logged into the website to access these policies.
If you need more information on a particular topic, please contact nzva@vets.org.nz.
- Avian health and welfare
- Cattle Health and Welfare
- Companion animal health and welfare
- Deer health and welfare
- Horse health and welfare
- Pig health and welfare
- Sheep health and welfare
General welfare polices and position statements - all species
Veterinary medicines and professional behaviour
General resources for all species
- Animal welfare regulations
- Specific diseases
- Animal welfare investigation
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Fireworks
- One Health
