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NZVA advocates for ethically sourced puppies
Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association has issued advice to prospective dog owners in light of recent news media coverage highlighting animal health and welfare concerns regarding puppy farming. More >>
Veterinarians gear up to help farmers with new regulations
Friday, 12 April 2019, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Veterinarians are gearing up to help farmers comply with new legal requirements to use local anesthetic during the removal of any horn tissue from cattle that will come into force from October 1 this year. More >>
New online tool to help dairy farmers identify M.bovis risk
Monday, 11 March 2019, 11:39 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
A new cost-effective tool for dairy farmers aims to help in New Zealand’s quest to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. More >>
NZVA applauds Auckland Council’s push to ban fireworks
Friday, 1 March 2019, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has applauded Auckland City Council’s decision to call on the Government to put a nationwide ban on the public sale of fireworks. More >>
Good on-farm management essential for eradication success
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 5:21 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Good on-farm animal management will be essential if plans to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) are to succeed, the New Zealand Veterinary Association says. More >>
New Zealand's veterinarians mark World Veterinary Day
Friday, 27 April 2018, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
On this day the New Zealand Veterinary Association is celebrating New Zealand’s wonderful veterinary profession. More >>
NZVA hopes for change to Dog Control Act 1996
Monday, 16 April 2018, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association applauds the decision by the Christchurch City Council to reverse their statement calling for menacing dogs to be muzzled inside their properties. More >>
Advice on protecting pet rabbits from RHDV1-K5
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association is encouraging rabbit owners to protect their pets from Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) by vaccinating. More >>
Don't forget your pets after Gita
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association reminds New Zealanders to protect their pets after wide-spread damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita. More >>
NZ veterinarians welcome TradeMe ban on dog breeds
Wednesday, 17 January 2018, 10:45 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association welcomes the decision by Trade Me not to list pugs, French bulldogs and British bulldogs for sale on its website. More >>
Vets supporting pet owners over potential microchip failures
Thursday, 11 January 2018, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Veterinarians supporting pet owners over potential microchip failures This press release updates the prior statement from the NZVA to give clarity to the chip numbers that may be faulty. Please disregard the previous update. More >>
NZVA calls for swift action from Greyhound Racing NZ
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) Chief Executive Officer Mark Ward shares the concerns about significant ongoing welfare issues that this report raised More >>
NZVA thrilled with hard-fought end to tail docking
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
NZVA thrilled with hard-fought end to tail docking in New Zealand Source: NZ Veterinary Association EMBARGOED UNTIL 11:10am, Wednesday 19 July 2017 -- The New Zealand Veterinarian Association (NZVA), and veterinarians across the country, are celebrating the news ... More >>
Vet Association welcomes new animal welfare regulations
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
New Zealand Veterinary Association welcomes new animal welfare regulations Source: NZ Veterinary Association EMBARGOED UNTIL 11:10am, Wednesday 19 July 2017 -- Today, the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy, announced new animal welfare regulations ... More >>
NZ Veterinary Association appoints Chief Veterinary Officer
Friday, 7 July 2017, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Dr Helen Beattie will be known to many in the veterinary profession as a valued colleague and leader, has been appointed New Zealand Veterinary Association's Chief Veterinary Officer. More >>
Veterinarians taking on global health issue
Monday, 24 April 2017, 11:56 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
New Zealand is joining the world in taking on one of the biggest issues facing our planet - and vets here have a special role More >>
Responsible ownership of all dogs is the key to success
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 10:42 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The NZVA applauds the Associate Local Government Minister Louise Upston for her continued action to address the issue of dangerous dogs by announcing a second tranche of dog control changes. Dog aggression is a complex and serious public health issue in New ... More >>
Growing antibiotic resistance an innovation opportunity
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 9:40 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
A new report by PwC has found that addressing the growing resistance to antibiotics is an opportunity for New Zealand. Scientific innovations and reduced-antibiotic livestock systems could increase the value of the country’s exports, with the right ... More >>
Team work needed to address antibiotic resistance
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:59 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
It’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week and veterinarians are urging farmers to work closely with them to address antibiotic resistance to preserve the effectiveness of these essential medicines for animal health and wellness. More >>
Analysis of 2014 swede related deaths in Southland and Otago
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Analysis of 2014 swede related deaths in Southland and Otago The unusual pattern of disease and mortality that affected dairy cows grazing on swedes last winter in Southland and Otago will be discussed tomorrow at the New Zealand Veterinary Association ... More >>
