AThe AVA has been receiving enquiries from journalists about whether vets are being asked for Ivermectin for use as a COVID-19 treatment/prevention in humans, and whether there are concerns about supply of the drug. The AVA issued a media release which said Ivermectin is primarily used in treating parasites in large animals, and these preparations […]
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The Ellis Park animal sanctuary has reached its funding goal for building materials, having received 65,300 Euros (more than $100,000 AUD) in donations. The Sumatran sanctuary is a ‘forever home’ for animals with injuries and trauma, and its recent fundraising campaign involved auctioning of memorabilia from musician and park co-founder Warren Ellis. Ellis Park has […]
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Members of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) are calling on the Australian Government to assist Afghan veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals and their families in leaving Afghanistan and resettling in Australia. “We are deeply distressed by the events currently unfolding in Afghanistan, and the serious risks to the safety of the […]
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The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has released alarming figures showing our nation’s most loved creature is in rapid decline. Since 2018, there has been an estimated 30 per cent decline in koalas across Australia, with populations estimated to be between 32,065 to 57,920 down from 45,745 to 82,170 in 2018. AKF has invested millions of […]
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The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has published a new policy on native animal welfare which incorporates recommendations designed to protect Australia’s native animals from the threat of habitat clearing. The policy acknowledges the importance of habitat loss along with the suffering of animals killed by such clearing.
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