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FMD Veterinary Webinar 01 September 2022
The NSW Chief Veterinary Officer, Sarah Britton, hosted a one-hour webinar on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) for veterinarians on Tuesday August 2, 2022. Topics included:
- an update on national FMD preparedness activities
- an overview of the disease process
- what to do if samples need to be submitted (including calling the EAD hotline 1800 675 888)
- how to interact with the lab at EMAI
- where vet skills are needed in a response and how vets can be involved.
Many thanks for taking the time to participate in the webinar. As previously advised, you can...
Day One Competencies Review - Phase 2 Consultation 01 September 2022
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) began a review of the approved accreditation standards (‘the standards’) for entry-level programs in early 2022. The standards are used to evaluate veterinary education and training programs that lead to general registration as a veterinarian in Australia and New Zealand.
In parallel to that project, a review of AVBC’s Day One Competencies (D1Cs) (previously known as AVBC Attributes of Veterinary Graduates) also commenced.
The review of the D1Cs is being conducted by a Task Group appointed by AVBC.
In Phase 1 of the...
Local Land Services 2023 Graduate Program 01 September 2022
The Department of Regional NSW, Local Land Services is providing an opportunity for two veterinary science graduates to commence a graduate program in January 2023.
The close off date for applications is 18 September 2022.
Broadly, the graduate proposal is as follows:
- 12 month program commencing early 2023
- Seeking graduates from veterinary science
- Graduate placements will be based in regional NSW locations
- The graduates...
Taronga Veterinary Professional Training in Wildlife Treatment and Care 01 September 2022
*Free for eligible applicants
Due to overwhelming positive feedback and success of the program, Taronga are taking enrolments for their Wildlife Treatment and Care course for Semester 1, 2023.
Specifically designed for veterinary professionals (vets, vet nurses and vet techs), the course focuses on building the confidence, knowledge and skills required for the triage, first aid, treatment and care of Australian wildlife....
Seeking members for statutory advisory committees 15 August 2022
Would you like to contribute to the regulation of therapeutic goods in Australia?
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking applications from experts in medicine, science, and consumer perspectives and issues, to fill upcoming vacancies across seven statutory advisory committees.
Successful applicants will contribute significantly towards the TGA’s regulatory functions by providing independent...
CVO Bulletin: FMD Update and Webinar 11 August 2022
A recording of the webinar led by Sarah Britton, NSW Chief Veterinary Officer on Tuesday 02 August 2022 at 7:00 pm is now available.
In New South Wales (NSW) the Department of Primary Industry (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) have been revising preparedness documentation and working with emergency agencies (including Police, Environmental Protection Agency, Resilience NSW, Fire and Rescue) to enhance operational preparedness for a response and the implementation of a National ...
AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel 08 August 2022
AgriFutures Australia currently has two positions open to join the Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel.
The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program invests in Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) to address thoroughbred industry challenges and opportunities.
The T...
AVBC Accreditation Standards Phase 2 Consultation 28 July 2022
The AVBC is undertaking a review of the AVBC Accreditation Standards.
Drawing on responses received in an earlier phase of consultation, a set of draft standards has now been developed and the AVBC is seeking comment on these draft accreditation standards and draft accreditation methodology. A summary of the findings of the first round of consultation can be found at https://avbc.asn.au/accreditation-standards-review.
Feedback on these documents can be made using the...
CVO Bulletin: FMD Update and Webinar 28 July 2022
Register for the veterinarians only webinar on FMD to be led by Sarah Britton, NSW Chief Veterinary Officer on Tuesday 02 August 2022 at 7:00 pm
In New South Wales (NSW) the Department of Primary Industry (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS) have been revising preparedness documentation and working with emergency agencies (including Police, Environmental Protection Agency, Resilience NSW, Fire and Rescue) to enhance operational preparedness for a response and the implementation of ...
AVBC Standards Review 07 July 2022
In parallel to the Accreditation Standards Review that is currently in progress, AVBC’s Day One Competencies are also being reviewed by an appointed Task Group.
A copy of the AVBC's Draft Day One Competencies is now available for feedback.
To update the AVBC’s Attributes of Veterinary Graduates, the Day One Competencies Task Group methodically reviewed the current Attributes and evaluated the Day One Competencies established by other international veterinary...