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Top Stories

Sheep and Beef Conference Success

“A journey worth taking” was the theme of the conference and it certainly was.  A theme on the first day was on “understanding the market our clients are dealing with” and addressed by spea ... More »

2008 NZVA Annual Report

2008 Annual Report is attached.  Previous annual reports can be viewed here ... More »

The Cost of Treating your Pets

TV One's Close Up screened a story on Monday 15 June on 'pricey pets' and the money that people are prepared to spend on treating their pet's ailments. ... More »

Editor's Picks

Role of rural veterinarians evolving

Veterinarians are taking a closer look at the role they have to play in the future of pastoral farming. “We are seeing many veterinary practices reviewing and expanding the range of services ... More »

Monitoring is key to avoid dairy cows overheating

As the weather heats up around the country, veterinarians are reminding dairy farmers to provide adequate shelter and water for their herds. New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) dairy sp ... More »

Profiles

Business Management Committee

Business Management Committee
The Business Management Committee is also the committee of the Veterinary Business Management Group, which evolved from a Special Interest Branch but is now a group with wider membership, including ... More »
 

Companion Animal Society

Companion Animal Society
Aims and objectives To support and encourage the good health and welfare of companion animals in New Zealand and promote their value in society. To support and represent the interests of the ... More »
 
2008 NZVA Annual Report

2008 NZVA Annual Report

The Cost of Treating your Pets

The Cost of Treating your Pets

Sheep and Beef Conference Success

Sheep and Beef Conference Success

Telecom launches Small Business Success Pack

Telecom launches Small Business Success Pack

Government Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians

Government Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians

Role of rural veterinarians evolving

Role of rural veterinarians evolving

Monitoring is key to avoid dairy cows overheating

Monitoring is key to avoid dairy cows overheating

Events and CPD courses

2009 Deer Branch Conference - Christchurch, 13-15 July

2009 Deer Branch Conference - Christchurch, 13-15 July
This year's Deer Branch Conference is being held in Christchurch from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 July. For the full programme and to register please click here. ... More »
 

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VetScholar Online Courses

2009 Optimising Trace Mineral Investigations

2009 Optimising Trace Mineral Investigations
The aim of this course is to clearly define which trace minerals are important in NZ pastoral agriculture, how deficiencies were discovered and investigated in the past, how requirements vary with age ... More »
 

2009 Urogenital And Spinal Diseases In Companion Animals

2009 Urogenital And Spinal Diseases In Companion Animals
Enrollments are still open for Module Two of this course. ... More »
 

2009 Clinical Pathology For Companion Animals

2009 Clinical Pathology For Companion Animals
Sharpen your interpretive skills with haematology and biochemistry results. ... More »
 

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