October 2009 - Hendra Virus Latest news from the Chief Veterinary Officer's Unit. Click here for an information sheet.
October 2009 - Regional meetings The Board has recently conducted a number of regional seminars in rural locations throughout Victoria. Additional seminars will be held in early 2010. The dates are as follows:
Geelong - 10 February 2010 venue to be confirmed Glen Waverley - Novotel Hotel 17 February 2010
If you wish to attend one of these seminars, contact the Board's office on (03) 9620 7444.
September 2009 - New Standards for Microchipping of Horse The Domestic Animals Regulations 2005, previously named the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Regulations 2005, have been amended to provide standards for the microchipping of horses. The introduction of these new Regulations facilitates the amendments made in 2007 to the Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals Act 1994 regarding standards for the microchipping of horses. Click here for further information.
July 2009 - Guidelines Updated The Guidelines have undergone annual review. For some, minor amendments have been made, Guideline 6 has been re-written, a new Guideline 18 issued - Standards of Biosecurity for Property Visits and a statement of Professional Conduct included. The Guidelines may also be accessed on the website one by one, or as a complete set. The Guidelines may also be accessed on the website one by one, or as a complete set. Click Here for the current guidelines. Hard copies of the amended Guidelines may be obtained on request from the Boards office 9620 7444 at a cost of $14.00 (incl postage, handling and GST).
July 2009 - National Recognition of Veterinary Registration (NRVR) The Primary Industries Legislation amendment Bill 2008, which includes the amendments to the Veterinary Practice Act 1997 to provide for NRVR has been passed by the Victorian Parliament with an effective commencement date of 31/12/2010. This means that for practical purposes, NRVR will commence in the 2011 registration year in Victoria.
May 2009 Type A, H1N1, 'Swine' Influenza - Advise from the Chief Veterinary OfficerClick here for information.
April 2009 - Media release - formal hearing into professional conduct Click here to view the media release in PDF format.
