The discovery by UK researchers of a new mutation associated with breathing difficulties in popular dog breeds suggests that shortened skulls causing flat faces is not the only factor that contributes to the condition, but that swelling around the airways […]
Under the Tuscan sun
There’s no better way to relax, according to Dr Gordon Heslop of Glenhaven and Winston Hills Veterinary Hospitals in NSW, than restoring a 12th-century Tuscan monastery. “When restoring a Tuscan monastery that’s in excess of 900 years old, it’s important […]
Predator exposure can help vulnerable species survive in the wild
Exposing vulnerable species like the bilby to an environment with predators before releasing them into the wild could help improve the species’ ultimate survival, new research by UNSW ecologists has shown. In a study—published in the Journal of Applied Ecology—ecologists compared […]
Tools of the trade: Shor-Line Heated V-top surgery table
by Michael Robertson, Vets On Crown, Surry Hills, NSW This sturdy heated operating table is fully adjustable and offers great flexibility. What’s good about it One admittedly rather simple thing I like about this table is that it’s height adjustable. […]
Aussie vet new ADVC president
An Australian veterinarian, Dr David Clarke, is the newly elected president of the American Veterinary Dental College. Dr Clarke is the first veterinarian from outside the United States to hold this position. The AVDC is the American college which trains […]
Kākāpō brain surgery a world-first
A young kākāpō chick has undergone life-saving brain surgery at Massey University’s Wildbase Hospital to treat a developmental problem of the skull, a world-first procedure, adapting surgical techniques from humans and other mammals. Known as Espy 1B, the now 56-day-old […]
National walk to fight animal cruelty
A patter of a million paws will hit pavements this Sunday 19 May which marks the 25th anniversary of Australia’s biggest doggy day out—RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk. The animal welfare charity’s largest annual fundraiser will take place in 75 locations across Australia […]
Case study: Diagnosis and surgical treatment of thymoma
Max is a 10-year-old, male neutered border collie who presented to BVSC for hypercalcaemia of unknown origin. He had recently become lethargic with polydipsia and polyuria and his referring veterinarian had discovered an elevated total calcium level on blood tests. […]
The benefits of subscription services
The subscription model offers vets the opportunity to stabilise cashflow and tap into new revenue streams without increasing your administration workload. Shane Conroy reports From Netflix and Spotify to Threadbox and Hello Fresh, consumers have wholeheartedly embraced the subscription model. Whether […]