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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 >>
Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians
Monday, 23 February 2009, 9:52 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association is pleased to support the recently announced government policy on voluntary bonding of veterinary graduates in under-staffed rural areas. More >>
Monitoring is key to avoid dairy cows overheating
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 11:56 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
As the weather heats up around the country, veterinarians are reminding dairy farmers to provide adequate shelter and water for their herds. More >>
A pet is for life, not just for Christmas
Monday, 22 December 2008, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
That's the message from the New Zealand Veterinary Association, following news that puppies are now the most popular search on Trade Me. More >>
Veterinarian honoured by Royal Society
Monday, 24 November 2008, 11:18 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Veterinarian Bryce Buddle has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand, in recognition of his important contributions to science. More >>
Vets welcome rural bonding scheme
Wednesday, 19 November 2008, 9:37 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
A voluntary rural bonding scheme for veterinarians, promised today by incoming Minister for Agriculture, Hon. David Carter, has been welcomed by the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). More >>
Incentives to keep vets in rural practices welcome
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
National’s proposals to address the rural veterinary shortages - including a voluntary bonding scheme for rural veterinarians - has been welcomed by the veterinary profession. More >>
Consider cow welfare when designing housing
Wednesday, 22 October 2008, 11:33 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Dairy farmers should consider the health and welfare of their cows when building housing for their stock, says New Zealand Veterinary Association president Richard Wild. More >>
Risks to humans of leptospirosis from sheep
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Meat workers are exposed to leptospira from handling sheep carcases, a large scale study by Massey University researchers has confirmed. More >>
Veterinary Training Gives Endless Career Options
Thursday, 3 July 2008, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The newly elected president of the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA), Richard Wild, says a veterinary degree is the first step towards a broad and diverse career path. More >>
Meat workers may contract leptospirosis from sheep
Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 10:52 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of human leptospirosis in the developed world. The disease, which is passed to humans through the urine of sheep, cattle, pigs, rodents and deer, can attack the kidneys and liver and, in some instances cause ... More >>
Thin green line stretched to breaking point
Friday, 9 May 2008, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
There is a crisis looming across rural New Zealand because of veterinary manpower and economic issues, which will inevitably threaten the viability of New Zealand's agricultural exports, said Dr John Maclachlan, the President of the New Zealand Veterinary ... More >>
Not your ordinary day job for veterinarian
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Franklin Zoo director Helen Schofield. More >>
Wildlife Vets Help Keep Shores Free From Disease
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 11:45 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, Iike Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) veterinarian ... More >>
Vets help injured, endangered wildlife survive
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 9:56 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like New Zealand Wildlife Heath Centre director, Brett ... More >>
No Typical Day For Auckland Zoo Veterinarians
Thursday, 24 April 2008, 9:30 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) says World Veterinary Day, Saturday 26 April, is a great opportunity to highlight the important wildlife work many of its members are involved in, like Richard Jakob-Hoff, the senior veterinarian at ... More >>
Vets Celebrate Wild Side On World Vet Day
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 11:45 am | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Below is a release from the New Zealand Veterinary Association. We also have releases on specic vets throughout the country and contact details for others who are available for interview. If you'd like to talk to a wildlife vet in your area, please let me ... More >>
Kennel cough spreading in South Island
Friday, 29 February 2008, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Kennel cough, a highly infectious dog illness, is spreading in the South Island, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association. It has caused the cancellation of the Southland Agility and Obedience two-day dog show in Invercargill this weekend. More >>
Supply of euthanasia drug professional suicide
Friday, 8 February 2008, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Veterinary Association
Dr Philip Nitschke's suggestion that a person could obtain a dangerous narcotic for human euthanasia from a veterinarian is a slur on the integrity and professionalism of veterinarians, says Veterinary Association president John Maclachlan. More >>
