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Can the world feed 9.8 billion people by 2050 without destroying the planet?
This article is sponsored content brought to you by the Australian Veterinary Association. The whole day theme program on Food Security, Biodiversity and Welfare is an exciting new initiative at the 2019 AVA Annual Conference relevant to all veterinary professionals […]
Understanding the Australian veterinary profession
The University of Exeter in the UK and the Australian Veterinary Association are collaborating in a study to examine how male and female junior veterinarians are evaluated, advised and rewarded by managers. By seeking the views and insights of line […]
Help at hand with new vet graduate mentoring program
The AVA vet graduate mentoring program sees experienced veterinarians connecting with new graduates to help them find their feet in the profession. By Frank Leggett Starting work as a new graduate can be a time of great excitement and a […]
Funding boost for biosecurity welcomed by vets
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has welcomed the government’s recent announcement of increased funding for disease surveillance as part of a $137.8 million investment in biosecurity. President of the AVA, Dr Paula Parker, said that general disease surveillance is important […]
Vet experts meet in WA for AVA conference
Veterinarians, veterinary nurses and industry professionals are gathering this weekend in Fremantle, WA, for the annual Australian Veterinary Association WA State Conference. The emphasis of this year’s event—called ‘Inside and Out – Bones, Skins and Working Dogs’—is dermatology, radiology and […]
Vets critical in the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Australia’s peak veterinary body, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), says the veterinary profession has long been proactive in working alongside human health experts to fight antimicrobial resistance at every opportunity. ‘Antimicrobial Resistance—from awareness to action’ was the theme of World Veterinary […]
AVAPM and AVBA are joining forces
The practice management special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVAPM) and the Australian Veterinary Business Association (AVBA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to amalgamate on 1 January 2017. The amalgamation will create a new group ‘The […]
NT AVA’s wish list to new government
In the lead-up to the Northern Territory election later this month, the NT division of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has formulated an election platform statement addressed to all political parties and candidates. In this, it urges the Territory’s future […]
Someone to watch over me
Finding your feet after school can be a rocky road, but with a little help from experienced vets, new graduates are getting to grips more quickly, explains Samantha Trenoweth. Most vets can remember their first time. There was that moment, […]