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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 >>
Recipient of inaugural award for sheep and beef cattle vet
Tuesday, 9 June 2015, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Oamaru’s Dave Robinson has been recognised for his huge contribution to the sheep and beef sector, receiving the inaugural award for Vet of the Year – Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian. The award, from the Sheep and Beef Cattle Branch of the ... More >>
Veterinarians help farmers boost gross farm income
Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 9:25 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
A veterinarian-designed programme is helping farmers to boost their gross farm income and will be discussed tomorrow at the New Zealand Veterinary Association Sheep, Beef and Deer Conference in Queenstown (3-5 June). More >>
Hoarding isn’t rewarding
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 10:42 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Hoarding isn’t rewarding Animal hoarding is a recognised psychiatric condition that results in a serious public health and animal welfare issue with evidence of increasing frequency as people become more isolated from family support systems. ... More >>
Landmark animal welfare legislation welcomed by vets
Tuesday, 5 May 2015, 11:22 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand veterinary profession welcomes today’s landmark passage of the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill which brings greater clarity, transparency and enforceability of the country’s animal welfare laws, further strengthening New Zealand’s excellent ... More >>
Keeping pets safe over the summer
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
As we move into the hotter summer months and enjoy the longer days and warmer nights, the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is encouraging pet owners to keep their pets cool, comfortable, well hydrated and free from heat-related health problems. More >>
Veterinarians support fireworks ban
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 10:52 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Veterinarians are supporting the petition before parliament to ban the private use of fireworks. The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) think the private use of fireworks in New Zealand is a significant animal welfare concern that causes fear, ... More >>
Fireworks can lead to Petrified Pets and Spooked Stock
Thursday, 30 October 2014, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
A plea to consider the threat to animals from loud explosions and flashes of bright light caused by fireworks has been made by Dr Cath Watson, the president of the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s (NZVA) Companion Animal Society. More >>
Northland veterinarians assist in Northland relief efforts
Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:44 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Northland veterinarians, along with many others, are on high alert and assisting in relief efforts, working collaboratively with organisations such as Dairy NZ and their farmer clients, following the floods and damage caused by Northland’s severe ... More >>
Antimicrobial resistance in animals in New Zealand
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Antibiotics have revolutionised health care both in humans and animals. Their use has reduced pain and suffering, prolonged lives and allowed for procedures (such as complex surgeries) which would not be achievable without them. However, there ... More >>
Theileria orientalis ikeda
Monday, 16 June 2014, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Three papers will be presented at the 2014 New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) Conference, being held at Claudelands, Hamilton, between Tuesday and Friday. Prior to August 2012, report cases of Theileria orientalis reported in New Zealand were ... More >>
Veterinarians Work to Minimise Antimicrobial Resistance
Friday, 2 May 2014, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
“The threat of antimicrobial resistance is recognised as one of the greatest risks to human and animal health and is a high priority for the veterinary profession, says Dr Steve Merchant, the President of The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). More >>
Christmas treats can kill pets
Tuesday, 17 December 2013, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Chocolate, fruit mince, and sausages – three of the key ingredients to a Kiwi Christmas – are dangerous and potentially fatal for dogs, advises the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). More >>
Prepare pets for Guy Fawkes
Friday, 1 November 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Prepare your dog psychologically and physically for fireworks during this year’s Guy Fawkes celebrations, advises the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). More >>
Spread of dog poisoning acknowledged by veterinarians
Monday, 7 October 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Several cases of dog poisoning in public places have been noted by the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) around the country in recent weeks. More >>
Science will show results of Fonterra botulism contamination
Thursday, 15 August 2013, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) believes that unproven theories published in the media do little to clarify the situation in regard to the investigation that is currently underway to determine the cause of the botulism contamination of some ... More >>
Dairy Cattle Veterinarians Focus On Theileria at Conference
Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Over the past summer there was an increase in the numbers of cattle suffering parasitic anaemia and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and dairy cattle veterinarians are working together to develop ways to manage the problem. More >>
