Since the arrival of British settlers more than 230 years ago, most Australians have assumed dingoes are a breed of wild dog. Now 20 leading researchers have confirmed in a new study—published in Zootaxa—that the dingo is actually a unique, […]
Dogs have moods and personality traits that are shaped by their owners, according to new research from the US. Researchers from Michigan State University found that when dog-parents spend extra time scratching their dogs’ bellies, take their dogs out for […]
Microbiologist Anne Watt has received the Australian Pork Ltd Award at the 2019 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The awards were presented at the ABARES Outlook 2019 conference dinner earlier this month. Watt was part of a […]
Seven livestock producers are currently competing in the Multimin Performance Ready Challenge, designed to test the livestock benefits of Multimin, an injection used to top up trace minerals in sheep and cattle prior to high demand periods. Led by animal health […]
If you are a junior vet unsure whether to generalise or specialise, here are some things to consider. By Angela Tufvesson After at least five years of university study you’ve finally graduated as a fully qualified vet. Qualified to work […]
It’s no secret that technology is changing the veterinary landscape. Here’s what’s on the horizon and why you need to keep up, writes Rachel Smith Ask any vet who’s been in business over 30 years or more, and they’re likely […]
If veterinary services are essential, surely effective marketing means just sticking a sign out the front of the practice. Well, no, actually … By John Burfitt There was a time in the past when the only marketing you needed to […]
Private practice, corporate group, partnership—choosing the right business model requires careful consideration. By Cameron Cooper After almost 20 years in practice, Dr Deborah Webb admits she had been feeling somewhat “isolated” as a veterinarian in her four Redland Bay part-time […]
In a career dedicated to the research and improvement of feline health, Professor Vanessa Barrs has researched, identified and treated a number of deadly viruses. By Frank Leggett Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is the oldest known cat virus, having been […]
Meet the visionary Australians in the veterinary field whose breakthrough innovations have made a positive impact this year. By Kerryn Ramsey Innovator: Dr Nick BeijerinkInnovation: Open-heart surgery for dogs One of the most common cardio-respiratory diseases in canines, mitral valve […]
There is a growing body of evidence suggesting a link between animal abuse and family violence. Vets are in a position to help—but it’s a highly complex issue that requires tact and sensitivity. Susanna Nelson reports For many vets, particularly […]
New radiation technology developed by a team of experts, among them 2017 CSIRO Breakout Female Scientist Dr Yolanda Surjan, looks set to change the face of cancer treatment across veterinary clinics. By Chloe Warren In animals—as in humans—for every cancer […]
A 100-kilometre bike ride is just a warm-up for long-distance cyclist Dr Warren Foreman of Adelaide Vet in SA. “I rode bikes everywhere from the time I was a school kid until I finished university. I stopped cycling when I […]
They play at different levels but Dr Vickie Saye of Hall Vet Surgery and Dr Shannon West of the Belconnen Animal Hospital, both in the ACT, love a game of Ultimate Frisbee. Dr Vickie Saye “A friend invited me along […]
Australia is a big country and Dr Andrew Hemming of Ripley Veterinary Hospital in QLD likes exploring it with his 4WD and camper. “When I was a kid, my parents owned a 4WD and we took a lot of trips […]
Scouting has been a way of life for Alexandra Digweed, VN and practice manager at Boongarry Veterinary Services in Cairns, QLD, since she was six. “My first introduction to scouting was accompanying Mum to a local Joey Scout meeting over […]
by Alexandra Digweed VN, Boongarry Veterinary Services, Aeroglen, QLD These heartworm forceps are basically modified blunt-nosed alligator forceps. This particular one is at least 40 years old and was inherited with the practice many years ago. There is a running […]
by Dr Cale Weston, Nairne Vet, SA This transilluminator produces a very focused beam of light that we use for eye examinations. It’s such a direct fine beam that it allows us to see very small details in and around […]
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