ASAVA Archive

The AVA has recently developed a new policy on vaccination of dogs and cats, which refers extensively to the 2007 WSAVA Guidelines for the vaccination of dogs and cats.

There has been some interest in the media about the new policy. The AVA has sent out two member alerts about this and issued a media release.

We have also prepared some communication material for clients that explains the need for annual health checks as an important preventative medicine strategy for pets.

As the policy points out, vaccinations should be determined for each individual animal, so the information for clients doesn't touch on the details of which vaccinations should be given and how often

Instead, the main message for clients remains the same as it has always been - regular preventative health care is important for pets A visit to the vet might include a vaccination, but regular a regular check up is as vital as it ever was.

The following are available:

Poster - With an annual check they'll be around for many years to come
Brochure - Your pet deserves a special day each year
Annual reminders - Sample reminder letters emphasising the annual health check

Please go to the ASAVA Shop to order the poster or the brochures.

For view the AVA Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

A PennHIP training workshop will be held on 28 May 2010 in conjunction with

the Pan Pacific Veterinary Conference, Brisbane, Queensland. This is the ONLY scheduled PennHIP training workshop in Australia for 2010. Over the next 5 years the ASAVA will be promoting and supporting the PennHIP hip dysplasia screening system in Australia. At the same time the AVA/ANKC hip dysplasia screening system will continue. At the end of a 5-year period the results from these two systems will be reviewed and compared. We hope you will join us in this history-making effort by registering for the PennHIP training workshop and becoming certified to perform the PennHIP procedure.

The registration fees for non-ASAVA members have been reduced to 2006 workshop prices (this workshop only). For ASAVA members, an additional special discount of $100 (USD) is offered for this workshop.

The PennHIP system is rapidly gaining worldwide acceptance. It is routinely performed in more than 30 countries and is poised to be the next ‘standard’ hip screening method. PennHIP is supported by more than 20 years of scientific research and more than 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications. The PennHIP database of screened dogs has grown to more than 90,000.

For more information on PennHIP please go to the website www.pennhip.org

Please click here to download the registration form. Fax the completed form to the ASAVA Office.

Fax: (02) 9437 9068