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CVO Bulletin Bluetongue virus 21 March 2024

 

NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) have confirmed the presence of bluetongue virus (BTV) in samples from four sheep properties.  The detection of the virus was confirmed by qPCR at ACDP on 15 March 2024.
 

Tests confirmed the strain BTV-1 at the four properties, which are within the north-east NSW BTV transmission zone.  BTV1 is known to occur within the zone.
 

BTV cannot be spread from animals to humans. BTV does not present a food safety risk and all Australian lamb and mutton remains safe to eat. The virus causes...

CVO Bulletin Bluetongue virus 21 March 2024

NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) have confirmed the presence of bluetongue virus (BTV) in samples from four sheep properties.  The detection of the virus was confirmed by qPCR at ACDP on 15 March 2024.

Tests confirmed the strain BTV-1 at the four properties, which are within the north-east NSW BTV transmission zone.  BTV1 is known to occur within the zone.

BTV cannot be spread from animals to humans. BTV does not present a food safety risk and all Australian lamb and mutton remains safe to eat. The virus causes production losses and mortalities in...

Survey: Competency in canine behavioural medicine 29 February 2024

 

We are conducting a research project on competency in veterinary behavioural medicine. 

We aim to find out how recent veterinary graduates in Australia perceive their level of competency in behavioural medicine, as well as determine factors which contribute to their perception. This will provide an insight into how the Australian veterinary curriculum may be improved to ensure students feel well-prepared for their first role in the profession. 

For this study, we are seeking veterinarians in Australia with up to 3 years of experience in...

Board appointments for 2024 09 February 2024

 

The term of the current Board will end 30 June 2024 and the Minister will be looking to select 6 members of the profession and 2 non-veterinarians for appointment by the Governor in the coming months.  The term of the Board is 3 years.

If you are an AVA member you should contact the NSW Division of the AVA to express your...

Equine Neurological Disease Investigation Workshops 08 February 2024

 

NSW Department of Primary Industries will be hosting a series of equine neurological disease investigation workshops for NSW veterinarians and paraveterinarians in March 2024. 

 

This free training opportunity provides an opportunity to reconnect with veterinary colleagues and earn 3 CPD points. 

 

Click here to register or for more information. Please...

NSW CVO Bulletin 08 February 2024

 

Point of Care Testing for Prohibited Matter

 

Using a point of care test to test for prohibited matter is prohibited in NSW. 

If you suspect prohibited matter, you must immediately report it to an Authorised Officer by contacting the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or Local Land Services on 1300 795 299. 

Samples for prohibited matter must be submitted to the NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratories at Elizabeth Macarthur Agriculture Institute (EMAI).

 

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AVA Workforce Survey 06 February 2024

 

The 2023 AVA Workforce Survey is open for veterinarians to provide feedback on their experiences and highlight issues for discussion. This will be the 7th workforce survey the AVA has undertaken.

These surveys are an essential temperature check of the status of the profession and are used in the advocacy work the AVA undertakes.

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AU–UK simultaneous veterinary medicine approvals commence 18 January 2024

 

From today, potential registrants of veterinary medicines can have their products reviewed by the Australian and United Kingdom regulators at the same time, to facilitate speedier registration.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published the United Kingdom–Australia Regulatory Cooperation: Guidance on Veterinary Medicines Simultaneous Reviews.

The APVMA and United Kingdom Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have developed...

Possible contamination of sodium chloride ampoules 27 November 2023

 

The TGA has been made aware of possible contamination InterPharma Sodium Chloride 0.9% 10ml or 30ml ampoules. This is due to reported cases of Ralstonia pickettii in multiple jurisdictions.

These products should be removed from use immediately and placed in quarantine until further notice.

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Annual General Meeting 2023 03 October 2023


You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the veterinary profession in New South Wales from 7.00 pm Monday 20 November 2023.

The AGM will be held at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges, 20 Park St Port Macquarie.

If you would like to attend this event, either in person or virtually, please RSVP by close of business Monday 13 November 2023.

This event will provide attendees with 2 structured CPD points.

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