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Equine exports suspended due to suspect positive test for piroplasmosis

The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has suspended all equine exports into or via Australia with immediate effect.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Equine; Posted 13 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA media release: ANZACs and Veterinarians worldwide share special day

The New Zealand Veterinary Corps was formed in 1907 during WW1 and despite being overwhelmed by a large number of animals they had to treat including horses, dogs and carrier pigeons, delivered outstanding service with only 2 per cent of animals succumbing to illness or disease.

Posted in NZVA media release; Tagged Vets; Posted 14 months ago Less than a minute to read

COVID-19: self isolation and animals

Here are some recommendations from the NZVA on steps you can take to effectively care for your animals during the self-isolation period.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19, Companion animal; Posted 15 months ago Less than a minute to read

Cancellation of World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC) 2020

Due to the declaration of the coronavirus pandemic last week, World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC) 2020 has been cancelled.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Conference; Posted 16 months ago Less than a minute to read

COVID-19 and WVAC 2020

The NZVA and World Veterinary Association are currently monitoring the international COVID-19 situation.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19, Conference; Posted 16 months ago Less than a minute to read

COVID-19 and animals

In response to enquiries from members, here are some guidelines for managing COVID-19.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Covid-19; Posted 16 months ago Less than a minute to read

Australian bush fires – how to help the animals

If you want to help, here's some information on organisations currently helping Australian animals.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Welfare; Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

Antibiotic advertising guide for veterinarians

Advertising of restricted antibiotics to end users is no longer permitted under the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) Act.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Professional behaviour, Vets; Posted 18 months ago Less than a minute to read

NZVA Award 2019 winners

We are delighted to announce the NZVA Awards winners for 2019.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Vets, Membership, Award; Posted 19 months ago Less than a minute to read

Equine: Withholding time list update

The New Zealand Equine Veterinary Association Prohibited Substance Recommended Withholding Times List (WHT list) has been updated.

Posted in NZVA news; Tagged Equine; Posted 19 months ago Less than a minute to read