Next Chapter on Antimicrobial Stewardship
Animal Medicines Australia Executive Director Ben Stapley acknowledged the release of Australia’s National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and beyond by the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Veterinary Officer following COAG endorsement last week.
Animal Health Industry Bushfire Response
Communities and fire services across Australia continue to prepare and battle bushfires on an unprecedented scale to protecting families, communities and property. So far, lives […]
Importance of protecting Australia’s biosecurity
Australia’s biosecurity system works to protect local animals and plants from pests and diseases. However, with 60,000 kilometres of coastline, and increased traffic through airports […]
World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019
Today marks the beginning of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) 2019 (18-24 November) which will highlight the theme “The future of antibiotics depends on all […]
AMA contribution to animal health amidst catastrophic conditions
The peak industry association for the animal health sector has made a $10,000 contribution to WIRES as bushfires escalate across New South Wales. Executive Director […]
Imposing an APVMA Board pre-empts comprehensive review
The Government’s decision to introduce a board to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) pre-empts the findings of an 18-month review announced only […]
AMA welcomes review of veterinary medicine regulation
Animal Medicines Australia (AMA), the peak industry association representing registrants of veterinary medicines, has welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s announcement for an independent review of the […]
Animal Medicines Australia Welcomes Troy Laboratories
Animal Medicines Australia, the peak industry body representing the leaders of the animal health industry have welcomed aboard Troy Laboratories as their newest member. Executive […]
How can an incoming Government support animal health?
Whoever has the opportunity to form government after the election on 18 May, there are some key initiatives that can be adopted to better support […]
2019 World Veterinary Day 27 April to highlight value of vaccination
Animal health in Australia is reliant on the expertise and professionalism of our veterinarians. “Vets in Australia undergo extensive training, registration and ongoing professional development. […]