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Subsidised livestock disease investigations until June 2023 07 March 2023
The NSW Government is subsidising veterinary laboratory testing for new livestock disease investigations until 30 June 2023.
Testing is available for disease investigations conducted by private veterinarians on livestock that are susceptible to foot-and-mouth disease. Samples must be processed by the NSW Animal and Plant Health Laboratory at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) to be eligible.
Testing is eligible for the subsidy if:
- it is required as part of a disease investigation...
Emergency animal disease workshops for private veterinarians 07 March 2023
In response to the current risk of foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease, the NSW Government and the Australian Veterinary Association are working with veterinarians to prepare for and prevent emergency animal diseases in NSW.
Local Land Services and NSW Department of Primary Industries will be holding FREE workshops for veterinarians in four locations across the state and offering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for participation.
Attendees will:
- get the latest updates...
New Practical Training Videos on Koala Rescue and Care 07 March 2023
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has collaborated with Koala Conservation Australia and Versatile Vet to produce a series of videos to help improve the care of injured, sick or orphaned koalas.
The 11 new videos demonstrate key skills required for the care and management of rescued koalas from capturing a koala on the ground, through to safe transportation, ageing a koala, microchipping and ear-tagging.
The videos are intended for use by wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians and veterinary nurses, alongside the...
CVO Update: Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus 22 December 2022
Dear Colleagues
We have recently updated the department’s webpage about Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (Calicivirus):...
APVMA Recall Notification 20 December 2022
ILIUM MELOXICAM ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ORAL SUSPENSION FOR DOGS
APVMA Registration Number: 60023
APVMA Label Number: 127421
Batch Number(s): 220935B
Reason for recall
This batch recall has been initiated due to the incorrect syringe being included with the product.
This product should include a syringe with “kg” markings (i.e., measuring in mg/kg body weight), but instead includes the syringe with normal “mL” markings.
Hazard
Use of the incorrect syringe may result in dosing errors.
What to do
If you are in...
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.