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Dogs Need Their Tails
Thursday, 13 June 2013, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) in partnership with the Royal New Zealand SPCA and the NZ Companion Animal Council (NZCAC) today launched a Tail Wagging Campaign to save dogs from unnecessary cosmetic tail docking. More >>
Prevention the Key to Protecting Dogs from Deadly Parvovirus
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Make sure your pets are up to date with their vaccinations is the message the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is sending to pet owners. More >>
Animal Welfare in event of Tongariro eruption worsening
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
There are no reports at this stage of stock being affected by today’s Tongariro eruption, and there is no indication that it has had any animal welfare effects. However, the NZ Veterinary Association (NZVA) warns that should today’s eruption ... More >>
Tongariro Eruption – Animal and Stock Welfare Advisory
Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Tongariro Eruption – Animal and Stock Welfare Advisory This morning’s eruption could cause animal welfare problems if water and clean feed is not available. “Access to fresh clean water is imperative for livestock grazing ash covered pastures” ... More >>
Vets welcome Fine and Conditions in Animal Welfare Case
Monday, 2 July 2012, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
2 July 2012 Veterinary Profession Welcomes Substantial Fine and Stringent Conditions in Animal Welfare Case “It was reassuring to see the substantial fine and ban on owning cats and dogs rendered in the sentencing of a husband and wife team found ... More >>
Veterinarians Slam Pet Abuse
Sunday, 29 April 2012, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
"Reports of 17 St Alban’s cats found needing veterinary attention, two cats and two dogs left to starve in Hoon Hay, Christchurch, and 33 dogs shot in a ‘massacre’ are just the tip of the iceberg,” Dr Wayne Ricketts. More >>
Animal abuse must not go unrecognised
Friday, 2 December 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Veterinarians throughout New Zealand were appalled to hear of the sadistic treatment of 23 seals that were not only savagely bashed, but left maimed and in pain to die slow, agonising deaths. More >>
Ann Leighton -First NZ Woman Registered as a Veterinarian
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 10:00 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The life and work of Annette Francis Mildred (Ann) Leighton (1919 - 2011 - aged 92 years) - New Zealand's first woman graduate registered veterinarian will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday 26 October. More >>
Veterinary Services Now Largely Operational
Monday, 7 March 2011, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Veterinary Services Now Largely Operational in Christchurch A survey of veterinary clinics by the NZ Veterinary Association has found that the majority are now operational. In the west of the city most practices have sustained minimal damage and were able ... More >>
Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association welcomes the announcement that all 30 places in the Government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme are filled for the second year in succession. More >>
Monitoring stock is a ‘heated’ issue, says NZVA
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 11:17 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Despite the recent cyclone bringing much needed rain to many parts of the country, some regions are still suffering from extreme droughts. As the predicted long hot summer continues, veterinarians are reminding farmers to provide adequate shelter ... More >>
Crackin’ the window won’t stop pets from cookin’
Wednesday, 12 January 2011, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Don’t leave dogs unsupervised in cars this summer, the New Zealand Veterinary Association says following media reports that at least 10 dogs have already suffered in vehicles this summer. More >>
Animal welfare implications are significant
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The NZ Veterinary Association (NZVA) says the bold decision by the Minister of Agriculture to reduce and then phase out the use of sow stalls is a timely reminder to New Zealand that consumer perceptions of animal welfare potentially will have a growing impact ... More >>
To Dock Or Not To Dock - NZVA Says No Way!
Sunday, 13 June 2010, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is advising vets not to dock the tails of dogs, irrespective of their age, unless it’s for health reasons. More >>
Vets welcome increased Budget funding for welfare
Monday, 24 May 2010, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
An extra $8.2m to boost animal welfare activities announced today as part of the Budget process is strongly welcomed by the NZ Veterinary Association (NZVA). More >>
Pets Are More Than Presents
Monday, 21 December 2009, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Looking after a pet is a good way for children to learn about caring but it’s a commitment – not just a great Christmas present, says the NZVA. More >>
We hate it, say pets
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
If you’re searching for the cat this Thursday, try under the bed. If you’re wondering why the family dog has its tail between its legs, check the calendar. More >>
Don't spook your pets this Halloween
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
"Don't spook your pets this Halloween," Pieter Verhoek a spokesperson for the New Zealand Veterinary Association warns. "Tricking and treating can be great fun for kids, but taking pets along for the ride can cause a few problems," he said. More >>
LAMB LOSSES ON NAPIER-TAUPO HIGHWAY
Monday, 5 October 2009, 12:26 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
It is a sad fact of nature that some lambs will succumb to the spring cold snap currently hitting the country, the NZVA says. Rain, snow and cold winds have caused lamb losses at the summit of the Napier–Taupo Highway. More >>
Media Release From NZVA
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association says the condition of the calves found on Crafar Farms’ Benneydale dairy farm is totally unacceptable. NZVA president Dr Richard Wild said there is no excuse for animals to be in such poor condition and ... More >>
