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Veterinary Association Echoes Concerns About Feral Cats Used For Rabbit Control
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 4:10 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has added its voice to the concerns already expressed by the Central Otago community and Predator Free NZ about feral cats being released onto rural properties in an attempt to manage rabbit and rodent ... More >>
Look Out For Animal Health And Welfare Around Guy Fawkes
Tuesday, 27 October 2020, 10:02 am | NZ Veterinary Association
This year, look after the animals - don’t let off fireworks at home or around your community. Every year, veterinary clinics see animals injured and traumatised by fireworks. These include pets, wildlife and stock. Some injuries are horrific. ... More >>
Veterinarians support a ban on fireworks
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 12:58 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association supports calls by Auckland City Councillors to lobby the government to ban the private sale and use of fireworks nationally. More >>
Veterinarians support a ban on fireworks
Monday, 30 October 2017, 11:49 am | NZ Veterinary Association
New Zealand Veterinary Association Chief Veterinary Officer Helen Beattie says a ban would improve the welfare of animals. More >>
Veterinarians support a ban on fireworks
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 1:23 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
New Zealand Veterinary Association Chief Veterinary Officer Helen Beattie says a ban would improve the welfare of animals. More >>
New chief executive for New Zealand Veterinary Association
Thursday, 8 December 2016, 12:51 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
Mark Ward has been appointed as the new chief executive of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). More >>
Breed laws don’t work
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 4:34 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
Dangerous dogs are a complex animal, human and environmental societal problem. These dogs kill and injure the people we care about. We all want this issue addressed. More >>
Resignation of Julie Hood, CEO NZ Veterinary Association
Monday, 22 August 2016, 1:08 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
It is with sadness that I inform you that Julie Hood has decided to resign from her position as CEO of NZVA effective mid-December to explore and take on the next challenge in her life. More >>
Antibiotic Awareness Week
Thursday, 12 November 2015, 10:26 am | NZ Veterinary Association
The World Health Organisation’s World Antibiotic Week (16-22 November 2015) is fast approaching. This year’s theme is Antibiotics: Handle with Care. More >>
Foot and Mouth disease lessons from Nepal
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 10:02 am | NZ Veterinary Association
A visit to Nepal last year to learn about foot and mouth disease provided valuable lessons 'in the field' for a group of New Zealand veterinarians and industry representatives from Beef + Lamb and Dairy NZ. More >>
Vets play key role in judicious use of antimicrobials
Friday, 6 March 2015, 11:32 am | NZ Veterinary Association
Yesterday fast food restaurant McDonald’s announced that it will only source animals raised without antibiotics that are important to human health, highlighting the key role veterinarians play in judicious use of antimicrobials to combat the rise of ... More >>
Farmers urged to consult their vets as Theileria cases rise
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 3:16 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is encouraging farmers to consult their vet about suspected cases of Theileria on their farms, and how to best manage Theileria, as the latest data from the Ministry of Primary Industries shows an increase ... More >>
New President for Veterinary Association
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 12:56 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
2 July 2013. WELLINGTON. Dr Steve Merchant is the new President of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). His first official public engagement is welcoming delegates at the opening plenary of the NZVA’s annual conference in Palmerston ... More >>
Dogs poisoned by K2
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 12:30 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
Revelations that a dog in Southland has died and another is seriously ill as a result of eating K2, synthetic cannabis, is an alarm bell for people with pets, the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s Companion Animal Society President, Dr Catherine ... More >>
New Zealand Veterinary Association Supports Eradication Of W
Friday, 1 February 2013, 3:36 pm | NZ Veterinary Association
“Stray, feral and domesticated cats are a major threat to many endangered species and more work needs to be done by ‘everyone’ to protect biodiversity”, says Dr Catherine Watson speaking on behalf of the New Zealand Veterinary Association ... More >>