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Mosquito Borne Diseases 16 December 2022
NSW Health has developed a series of resources for its Keep Mozzies Away campaign due to the increased risk of Japanese encephalitis virus and other mosquito-borne diseases in NSW this summer.
Please visit the Mosquito borne diseases website for more information and resources.
Japanese encephalitis webinar for private veterinarians in NSW 08 December 2022
8 December 2022
The NSW Chief Veterinary Office is hosting a webinar on Japanese encephalitis for private veterinary practitioners in NSW on Wednesday 14 December from 7pm – 8pm AEDST.
Representatives from NSW DPI Animal Biosecurity, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute and NSW Health will be providing updates on:
- Lessons learned from last season, surveillance results 2021/22
- Managing JE this season 2022/23
- Mosquito...
Director IDs required by 14 December 08 December 2022
You need a director identification number (director ID) if you're a director of a company, registered Australian body, registered foreign company or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation.
A director ID is a unique 15-digit numerical identifier that will be assigned to directors as proof of their identity. As a director, you keep this director ID forever.
The Australian Business Registry Services has announced that whilst the deadline to apply for a director ID was 30 November, it would not penalise anyone...
Recall of CaniPRBC (Canine Packed Red Blood Cells) 06 December 2022
The APVMA have issued a recall notice for CaniPRBC (Canine Packed Red Blood Cells) APVMA product number 81359, Batch numbers USA 12056 A PRBC.
The recall has been initiated as a precaution due to possible bacterial contamination of the product.
See https://apvma.gov.au/recalls#CaniPRBC%C2%A0(Canine%20Packed%20Red%20Blood%20Cells)
NSW Government Flood Assistance 25 November 2022
This NSW Government website is available for individuals, families and businesses seeking financial assistance, support or information in relation to NSW floods.
DPE NPWS Wildlife Webinar Series 11 November 2022
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in collaboration with Wildlife Heroes are delivering a series of webinars for the volunteer wildlife rehabilitations sector across various topics on wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and wildlife health.
The webinars provide an opportunity for volunteer wildlife rehabilitators to connect with professionals in the field and provide an update on developments and current best practice in wildlife health.
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NSW plastics bans and exemptions 08 November 2022
NSW EPA would like to ensure veterinarians are aware of an exemption to the 1 November 2022 ban for plastic bowls and cotton buds/swabs.
The NSW Government has banned the supply of several plastic items this year under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 and as part of the NSW Plastics Action Plan:
- From 1 June 2022: lightweight plastic bags – a bag with handles (other than a barrier bags, such as bags designed and intended to be used to contain food waste,...
Annual General Meeting 2022 25 October 2022
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the veterinary profession in New South Wales from 7.00 pm Tuesday 15 November 2022.
The AGM will be held at the Orange Ex-Services Club, 231-243 Anson St Orange.
If you would like to attend this event please RSVP by close of business Monday 7 November 2022.
This event will provide attendees with 2 structured CPD points.
Meeting Documents
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Evaluating veterinarians’ perceptions of veterinary professional conduct 02 September 2022
We are conducting a research project to find out about veterinarians’ perceptions of the level of importance of professional conduct criteria.
The aim of the study is to gain a current industry perspective of what is important when describing veterinary professional conduct. This will guide educators in curriculum developments that reflect current industry standards in an Australian context.
For this study, we are asking Australian veterinarians to complete an anonymous survey that takes no more than 2 minutes to complete. The survey asks for basic demographic information and...
Puppy and Kitten Purchasing Education Campaign 02 September 2022
The NSW Government is committed to improving the welfare of breeding animals in NSW and to providing breeders of companion animals, and consumers, with the information they need to make informed decisions related to the breeding, sale and purchase of companion animals.
Puppy factories, unethical breeding practices and scams involving the purchase of companion animals have all recently resulted in negative reports in the media.
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