A business supplying horse health-care products has been fined $11,250 by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for possession and supply of an unregistered veterinary chemical product. APVMA chief executive officer, Dr Chris Parker, said the supplier continued […]
New report outlines fight against antimicrobial resistance in animals
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) yesterday released a report on antimicrobial resistance in animals in Australia that extends our knowledge for regulating this global health and welfare concern. APVMA chief scientist Dr Phil Reeves said that the Antibiotic […]
Helping pug and bulldog owners find out if their dog’s at risk
Before you chuckle at that video of a snoring pug or sleepy French bulldog sitting upright on the sofa, you might need to ask if that animal is actually suffering from just trying to breathe. Countless online videos, which show […]
Tools of the trade: Hanshin 21 Litre Steriliser
by Dr Warren Doidge, Companion Vet Care, North Lakes, QLD We had another autoclave, probably about a four- or five-year-old, that had to be replaced due to necessity. We purchased this smaller capacity Hanshin model and we’ve been very happy […]
Say cheese
When you love cheese as much as Dr Leisa Denaro of Lamington Terrace Vet Surgery in Nambour, QLD, your only choice is to make it yourself. “I’ve just been a mad, crazy cheese person for as long as I can […]
Vote of confidence
As older, male vets who own practices, sit on boards and occupy other leadership positions age and retire, opportunities abound for female vets eager to climb the career ladder. But is a lack of professional confidence holding women back? By […]
Vets descend on Gold Coast for region’s biggest pet conference
More than 1400 veterinarians will gather at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend to attend the FASAVA (Federation of Asian Small Animal Veterinary Association) Congress. Hosted by Australian Small Animal Veterinarians (ASAV), a special interest group of […]
Retailers urged don’t horse around with unregistered vet chemicals
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is concerned that a number of natural horse products may not be registered, and has advised retailers to use caution when stocking veterinary products for use in or on horses. According to […]
Unscrambling the facts of Australian egg farming
Voiceless, the animal protection institute, last month launched its latest in-depth report, ‘Unscrambled: The hidden truth of hen welfare in the Australian egg industry’, in an effort to bring much-needed attention to the welfare of millions of hens and their […]
The road less travelled
For young British vet Janey Lowes, a regular job in a local practice didn’t quite cut it. The 28-year-old now runs a charity that provides veterinary care for Sri Lanka’s street dogs—and has no plans to return home any time […]
