NZ Veterinary Association - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>