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DPIRD: Animal Research Review Panel webinar series 23 August 2024
The Animal Research Review Panel (ARRP), in partnership with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), is hosting three webinars in 2024 to help educate and raise awareness of the welfare of animals used in research.
The second webinar of the 2024 series was delivered recently and focused on ‘Wildlife Survey Trapping and Transport’.
The Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for scientific purposes (the Australian Code) promotes the ethical, humane and...
DPIRD: EAD Vet Wrap Newsletter 23 August 2024
The emergency animal disease (EAD) vet wrap newsletter is a quarterly newsletter prepared and distributed by NSW DPIRD. The newsletter aims to keep veterinary professionals up to date with EAD preparedness activities of the Animal Biosecurity unit, NSW Department of Primary Industries and provide updates on what is happening in our state and on Australia's borders.
The NSW Government’s commitment to EAD prevention and preparedness activities reflects the significance of animal industries...
DPIRD: Avian influenza response update 23 August 2024
What is Avian Influenza (AI)?
Avian Influenza (AI) is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds. It can infect a wide range of bird species including chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, partridges, pheasants, emus, ostriches, and various aviary and wild birds, especially waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans. AI is a nationally notifiable disease, meaning any suspected cases must be reported immediately via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888, monitored 24/7.
What does Avian Influenza look like?
Signs of AI infection in...
Thoughts on the AVA? Share them! 13 August 2024
To ensure the AVA continues to excel in serving our members and the veterinary profession, we need to be clear about our direction, strategic projects, and focus – something many of you have emphasised.
Today, we are excited to launch one of our most significant strategic projects for the year: the...
NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Review 13 August 2024
The Review and Report into the NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector and associated Veterinary Sector (the Review) has commenced as announced on 15 May 2024 by the Hon. Penny Sharpe, Minister for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
The Review will be led by the Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment, Ms Trish Doyle MP, and build on the work of the 2020 – 2023 NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy - NSW Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy | NSW Environment and Heritage. It will provide a report for Minister Sharpe examining the challenges faced...
NPWS: Seabird identification 02 August 2024
Seabird identification can be difficult if volunteers do not have access to accurate identification resources or experienced members who have learnt how to identify and assess species correctly.
In NSW, about 20% of all rescued seabirds were unable to be identified to either family or species level. This can lead to poor decisions at the initial assessment phase which is critical in evaluating the condition of individuals and the likelihood of a successful release.
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Survey: Paracetamol use in small animals 30 July 2024
This survey relates to the use of the drug paracetamol in small animals.
This survey will take approximately 3-5 minutes to complete and has received an exemption from the need for human ethics committee approval from Murdoch University.
All responses will be kept confidential and used solely for research purposes.
To participate, please click on the following link: https://redcap.link/paracetamolstudy or scan QR code in the promotional flyer.
If you have any questions, suggestions or require...
CVO: Bluetongue virus transmission zone update 25 July 2024
Evidence of bluetongue virus (BTV) was recently identified during routine monitoring of cattle in sentinel herds as part of the National Arbovirus Monitoring Program (NAMP) . Testing was
conducted in the Central West and South Coast regions of NSW in late June and early July 2024.
This has resulted in an expansion of the BTV transmission zone in the Central West and South Coast regions of NSW, extending into the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
There has been no evidence of clinical disease associated with these infections. Although bluetongue viruses are present in...
EPA: Radiation for veterinary oncological purposes compliance 18 July 2024
Targeted compliance campaign for use of Radiation for Veterinary Oncological purposes in accordance with the Protection from Harmful Radiation Act 1990.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is undertaking a targeted compliance campaign for radiation user and management licence holders. The campaign will involve inspecting licence holders who use radiation equipment for veterinary oncological purposes.
Inspections are planned to occur between now and September 2024. The purpose of the inspections is to determine the compliance status of each...
Important Update - Avian Influenza H7N8 11 July 2024
9 July 2024
Avian Influenza (AI) (H7N8) has been detected in poultry and birds in the Greater Sydney Basin and ACT.
The avian influenza H7N8 strain detected in NSW and ACT is NOT the same as the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally and is not connected to the Victorian outbreak.
Emergency zones are now in place for impacted regions in the Greater Sydney Basin, and the ACT border region. The movement of birds and bird products within, and to outside the emergency zones, including to and from bird shows, is prohibited.
AI is a highly contagious viral disease primarily...