industry programme

Tuesday 23 June 2026

7amRegistration opens
Level 3
8amWelcome | Rob Mills (NZVA President)
Theatre A
Level 5
8.10amPlenary: Learning through times of disruption: navigating AI | Sir Ashley Bloomfield
Theatre A
Level 5
9amMorning tea
Exhibition Hall 
Level 3
9.30amAMR - from aspiration to real progress towards the 2030 target | Dennis Scott
Room 501
Level 5
9.55amNew and innovative veterinary medicines registered in 2025 | Mike Gieseg
Room 501
Level 5
10.20amAn update on NSAIDs | Richard Munn
Room 501
Level 5
10.45amHow diagnostic stewardship can aid in antimicrobial stewardship | Brent Neal
In clinic and on farm diagnostics provide veterinarians and the animal owner an opportunity to improve antimicrobial stewardship. However as with any opportunity risks are present and appropriate education and stewardship of diagnostics are needed to ensure undesirable outcomes. In this presentation we will examine some of the potential 'fish hooks' to be wary of with on farm and in clinic diagnostics.
Room 501
Level 5
11.10amTransition from clinical practice to industry | Caleb King
Things to consider for veterinarians considering moving into industry as a technical services vet. 
Room 501
Level 5
11.40amLocal action, national impact - sheep measles control needs team effort | Michelle Simpson
Sheep measles, or Cysticercus ovis, are cysts found in sheep meat that develop when sheep or goats ingest eggs from the tapeworm Taenia ovis. While the condition poses no risk to human health, the presence of cysts significantly reduces carcass quality and can undermine the reputation of New Zealand farmers as producers of premium sheep meat. Prevention relies on monthly dosing of all dogs that live near, work with, or visit sheep or goats using products that contain praziquantel at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg. The veterinary community plays a pivotal role in ensuring farmers, hunters, contractors, and rural dog owners receive clear, consistent, and practical guidance on dog dosing.
Room 501
Level 5
12pmLunchExhibition Hall 
Level 3
3pmAfternoon teaExhibition Hall 
Level 3
5.30pmHappy hourExhibition Hall 
Level 3
7pmNZVA Special Interest Branch Dinners and NZVNA Dinner


This programme was correct at the time of publication. Speakers and titles are subject to change.