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A close-up image of a blowfly, showing its iridescent colours, with article title 'An assessment of the accuracy of morphological techniques for identifying Lucilia cuprina and Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)' by Brett et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal.

Flystrike in NZ sheep is mainly caused by two species of blowfly. Knowing which is responsible can allow better prevention and control choices. A new study in the NZVJ looks at how to tell them apart.

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An image of a browny-grey cat stalking something the camera can't see, with article title 'Pets and pests: charting the course for comprehensive cat management in Aotearoa New Zealand, by BH Beattie in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal.

The cat management debate in NZ has strong opinions on both sides. A new guest editorial in the NZVJ looks at how it started, how it’s going, and where to from here.

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An image of a black search and rescue dog standing in the rubble of an earthquake, with the orange-helmeted head of a rescue worker out of focus in the foreground. Article title: 'Animal emergency management: the future is unwritten - how will we shape it?' by H Squance in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal. Main image courtesy of Hayley Squance.

Here's a teaser for the NZVJ's upcoming special issue on Animal Emergency Management: an editorial from Guest Editor Hayley Squance, published by poignant coincidence on the 15th anniversary of the Christchurch Earthquake.

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An image of black and white cows walking along a road with a partly cloudy sky above, and an article title, 'Possible human origin of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cows in a dairy herd in New Zealand' by McDougall et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal.

We often think of diseases as passing from animals to humans, but cases of MRSA in dairy cows in NZ were probably acquired from a human farm worker. Find out more:

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An image of a nitrile-gloved hand placing a tray of medical instruments into a steriliser, with article title 'Efficacy of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma for re-sterilisation of single-use nerve localiser needles' by Austin et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal.

While re-using single-use medical items is great for sustainability, a new study in the NZVJ highlights the difficulty in re-sterilising some types of equipment.

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The second #kakapo chick of the #kakapo2026 breeding season hatched this morning: Hine Taumai-A1-2026 on Ako's nest on Te Kākahu. We transferred the egg from Anchor two nights ago. This is Ako's first-ever chick, which is just a few hours old in this video. #conservation #birds #parrots

Jersey cows viewed from ground level in a lush, grassy field, with article title 'Machine learning for predicting climate change impacts on Pseudopithomyces chartarum spore counts: a risk indicator of facial eczema' by Wada et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal.

Facial eczema in ruminants is caused by a toxin from a fungal spore. A new #OpenAccess study in the NZVJ models how future climate patterns might influence its prevalence and spread in NZ.

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Contents of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, vol 74, issue 2, March 2026 Pets and pests: charting the course for comprehensive cat management in Aotearoa New Zealand, BH Beattie Modelling the effects of changes in reproductive performance of dairy cattle on pasture-based farms from Waikato, New Zealand on the greenhouse gas emissions, production, and financial performance, CM Bingham et al. An assessment of the accuracy of morphological techniques for identifying Lucilia cuprina and Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae), PTJ Brett et al. Machine learning for predicting climate change impacts on Pseudopithomyces chartarum spore counts: a risk indicator of facial eczema, M Wada et al Short- and long-term outcomes after small-bore needle arthroscopic removal of fragmented portions of the medial coronoid process for treatment of dogs with medial coronoid process disease, S Schoffit et al. Efficacy of hydrogen peroxide gas plasma for re-sterilisation of single-use nerve localiser needles, SL Austin et al. Presentation, diagnosis, mineral findings, and management of ureteral calculi in 14 dogs (2010–2021) H Kaufmann et al. Possible human origin of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cows in a dairy herd in New Zealand, S McDougall et al. Surgical repair of vertebral instability in six dogs and four cats using a bone plate, screws and bushings, and polymethylmethacrylate, S Renier et al.

Here is the article line up ↓ of the March 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, now online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c...

Loads of #OpenAccess and free-to-read content.

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The March 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal is online now! The issue features small animal surgery, computer modelling, MRSA in cows, and an editorial on cat management in NZ.

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Kākāpo just keep dishing up the good news this season!

A kākāpō egg being candled. Credit: Andrew Digby

Working with #kakapo, this is the best thing you'll ever see. When "candling" an egg you hold your breath, hoping to see this: beautiful embryo development in a fertile egg. This is Tiwhiri's second egg, about 8 days old. About half of eggs are infertile. #kakapo2026 #conservation #birds

This is great news for an amazingly cool species that has less than 250 known members.

Its been a wee bit hot in parts of NZ this week, so here are some useful tips to help out your furry friends when summer turns scorching.

A sad start to the year to hear of Dave Leathwick’s passing. Not only was Dave a valued NZVJ author, he also generously shared his wide knowledge of parasitology as a member of the journal’s editorial board for over a decade. His loss will leave a big hole in NZ's small parasitology community.

An image of a brown and white dog wearing a fluorescent yellow and black lifejacket, standing on a boat with other masted boats in the background and green hills behind. Written across the sky: Happy Holidays! From the NZVJ team. Background image by nattanartp at envato.com

Whether you’re curling up indoors or hitting the water in the sunshine, we hope you have fun and stay safe this holiday season. See you next year! Sarah, Jo and Andrew x

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Article title 'Outbreak of post-parturient infectious pustular vulvovaginitis in a New Zealand dairy herd' by O'Connell et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, with an image of a herd of black and white cows in a large field beneath a low sun breaking through clouds. Image by bilanol at envato.com

A new #OpenAccess article in the NZVJ details an outbreak of post-parturient infectious pustular vulvovaginitis in a New Zealand dairy herd.

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Article title 'Biochemical and haematological reference intervals for 3–4-week-old kiwi chicks (Apteryx mantelli) reared in captivity' by Scheltema et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, with an image of a young brown kiwi being cradled in cupped hands against a dark-coloured shirt. Image by Bev Wilkinson, Save the Kiwi

A new #OpenAccess article in the NZVJ provides blood test reference ranges for young kiwi to help veterinarians assess and treat these precious taonga.

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Article title 'Surveying pet owners’ attitudes towards roaming cats in Aotearoa New Zealand' by Awawdeh et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, with an image of a cat swiping an open, claws-out paw at a second cat, who is leaning back defensively. Image by vozdvikhenskayadina at envato.com

A survey of NZ pet owners’ opinions about free-roaming cats highlights the need for education & targeted policy to raise awareness of social/environmental issues and promote responsible cat ownership.

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Article title 'Reducing noise associated with restraint box operation can facilitate animal handling in cattle abattoirs' by Keshavarzi et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, with a graphic showing the path cows take through an abattoir (image (C) Keshavarzi et al 2025)

Trialling a new noise-reducing restraint box in Australian abattoirs reduced the need for handling interventions, leading to better welfare for the cows and reduced stress for workers.

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Article title 'Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolated from atopic dogs with pyoderma induces mast cell degranulation' by Bell et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, and an image of a light-coloured Retriever scratching its ear with its hind leg. Dog image by akportfolio24 from envato.com

A new study in the NZVJ tests whether delta-toxin from the canine skin bacterium Staphylococcus pseudintermedius can cause eczema in dogs by damaging mast cells.

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Article title 'Use of hormones on New Zealand dairy farms: an analysis of the results from a survey of farmers and a survey of veterinarians' by Laven et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, with an image of black and white cows standing in a group in a grassy field. Image by YuriArcursPeopleimages from envato.com

Synchronising the fertility of dairy cows by using hormones is common in NZ, but are dairy farmers and veterinarians on the same page in terms of its use and cost-effectiveness?
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Hope you enjoyed your visit to NZ, but sorry your attempts to leave were so stressful! We take a typically Kiwi approach to resubmission deadlines at the NZVJ. Jet lagged sleep deprivation? Mate. Have another few days.

List of contents of the January 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal: Using generative AI responsibly in writing and publishing: the NZVJ's policy and recommendations, JE Dean et al. FREE TO READ Use of hormones on New Zealand dairy farms: an analysis of the results from a survey of farmers and a survey of veterinarians, RA Laven et al. OPEN ACCESS Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolated from atopic dogs with pyoderma induces mast cell degranulation, A Bell et al. FREE TO READ UNTIL 31 JANUARY 2026 Surveying pet owner attitudes towards roaming cats in Aotearoa New Zealand, L Awawdeh et al. OPEN ACCESS Reducing noise associated with restraint box operation can facilitate animal handling in cattle abattoirs, H Keshavarzi et al. OPEN ACCESS Computed tomography versus radiography for assessment of canine humeral condylar fracture malreductions, GM Lukaszewicz et al. Biological and haematological reference intervals for 3–4-week-old kiwi chicks (Apteryx mantelli) reared in captivity, EM Scheltema et al. OPEN ACCESS Outbreak of post-parturient infectious pustular vulvovaginitis in a New Zealand dairy herd, JP O'Connell et al. OPEN ACCESS Ultrasonographic identification of a prostatic grass awn with abscess formation in a dog: diagnosis, treatment and cytologic findings, M Honarjoo et al.

Here is the article line up ↓ of the January 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, now online at www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzv20/c...

Loads of new #OpenAccess and free-to-read content.

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The cover of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal, vol 74 issue 1, January 2026. This issue's cover star is a young North Island brown kiwi, held in cupped hands against a grey-shirted chest. Photo: Bev Wilkinson, Save the Kiwi.

The January 2026 issue of the New Zealand Veterinary Journal is online now! The issue features 9 new articles on cows, cats, dogs, and kiwi, and our policy on using gen AI in writing articles.

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CAUL announces landmark new Taylor & Francis agreement, while pausing negotiations with Elsevier - Council of Australasian University Librarians The Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) has struck a landmark new open access in principle agreement with global publisher Taylor & Francis, marking a major step toward fairer and mor...

Fantastic news that CAUL and @tandfresearch.bsky.social will continue to work together in 2026 to fund #OpenAccess publishing for participating NZ and Australian universities in journals published by T&F (like the NZVJ!).

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An image of a gloved hand holding a petri dish in a laboratory, with article title: 'Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria isolated from canine and feline urinary tract samples in New Zealand' by Hulme-Moir et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal. Petri dish image by RossHelen, Envato.

A recent study in the NZVJ finds that NZ has comparatively low levels of #AntimicrobialResistance in bacteria from canine and feline urinary tract samples. AMR is however increasing in some commonly found bacterial species.
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Do you speak cat? Take this quiz to find out

Cats are excellent at communicating, but humans still routinely misunderstand them.

Image of a grey cat lying on a bed with its paws on an open laptop. Article title: 'Using generative AI responsibly in writing and publishing: the NZVJ's policy and recommendations' by Dean et al in the New Zealand Veterinary Journal. Cat image by elmedoks, envato.com

What, you might ask, are the NZVJ's policies and advice on using gen AI in researching and writing articles? Great question. We've written an editorial to address the issue.

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Here's a link to our aims and scope: tinyurl.com/ycypsu64

We're a small, friendly team at the NZVJ. If your research is good science and within our scope (link in comments), we'll happily take the time to work with you on the language.

Nothing gives us the warm fuzzies like seeing a new submission from a team of EAL authors we've worked with before!