A life worth living
VetScript Editor?s pick ? July 2018 After more than 52 years of research, mentorship and leadership in the fields of animal welfare science and physiology, David Mellor will retire in July. He speaks to one of his former students, Mirjam Guesgen, about his life?s work. When David Mellor, the man behind the influential Five Domains […]
A family business
VetScript Editor’s pick – July 2018 Buckets of organs in the pantry, early childhood encounters with post-mortem freezers ? life with veterinary parents was sometimes confronting, but not enough to discourage Jocelyn and Nicola Wichtel from the profession. Bette Flagler meets a family of four high-achieving veterinarians spread between New Zealand and Canada. When Jeff […]
NZVA award winners for 2018
Congratulations to the 2018 NZVA award winners – Outstanding Service Award winner Pieter Verhoek and Young Veterinarian of the Year Ash Keown. Outstanding Service Award 2018 ? Pieter Verhoek Dr Pieter Verhoek, a companion animal veterinarian from Wanganui, is celebrated for his tireless work for the veterinary profession, the NZVA, and companion animal welfare. Since […]
NZVA statement: The Animal Welfare Act must protect animals
The New Zealand Veterinary Association condemns behaviour that fails protect the welfare of animals ? this is not limited to physical abuse, but also applies to situations where animals’ basic needs are not met, and their psychological and physical welfare is compromised. This includes overt transgressions such as the recent footage found in media, but […]
Mycoplasma bovis update: 29 June 2018
This M. bovis update includes the following: Update from the CEO Cabinet paper reveals thinking behind M. bovis decision Who?s on NZVA?s Mycoplasma bovis Group and what they will do Ensuring lifestyle blocks understand the risks and how to protect themselves Biggest risk factors are animal movement and raw milk Possible move towards closed herds […]
Calling all large animal veterinarians – an opportunity to diversify in 2018!
The New Zealand Veterinary Association acts on behalf of its members to ensure that member wellbeing, advocacy, education and veterinary standards are well supported. Increasing our veterinary services to members is a current focus for the NZVA. Large Animal Veterinary Resource Manager Permanent / full-time We welcome applications from candidates who have recent experience in […]
Are you a Chartered Accountant looking for an opportunity to work in a member based organisation?
Are you a Chartered Accountant (CA) looking for an opportunity to serve within a member based organisation? The New Zealand Veterinary Association acts on behalf of its members to ensure that member wellbeing, advocacy, education and profession standards are well supported and to be the key voice of the profession. Senior Accountant Fulltime / Permanent […]
Mycoplasma bovis Update – 15 June 2018
This update covers the following: Video update from NZVA President Dates for industry/MPI roadshows MPI’s M. bovis presentation – useful information to share with farmers Latest MPI fact sheet – more details on testing, source of infection Video update from NZVA President In this short video, NZVA President Peter Blaikie explains the NZVA’s role […]
Mycoplasma bovis update: 13 June 2018
This update includes: Update from the CEO – what NZVA has been doing regarding M. bovis Limits of commercial testing means on-farm risk assessments needed NZVA sets up M. bovis Steering Group to support members Source of infection and triggers for review Information events for farmers Some key points to reinforce with farmers o Biggest […]
Mycoplasma bovis panel session for veterinarians
The Government’s recently proposed phased eradication of M. bovis from New Zealand has major implications to dairy and beef cattle veterinarians. The NZVA in conjunction with it?s special interest branches the Society of Dairy Cattle Veterinarians (DCV) and Society of Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarians have collaborated to create an M. bovis panel. When: 4.30pm Tuesday […]
