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. […]
World Animal Vaccination Day 20 April 2019
World Animal Vaccination Day serves as a reminder to all pet owners to ensure their animals have received the appropriate vaccinations, and necessary boosters, from […]
Quarterly performance statistics at APVMA show continued effort needed
The latest quarterly performance statistics published today by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) show that 88 per cent of veterinary product applications […]