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 […]
Is marketing worth the effort?
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 […]
Management of malignant melanoma with Oncept vaccine
Leopold is a 10-year-old, male neutered, standard schnauzer that was referred to Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC) for management of malignant melanoma of the metatarsal pad (Figure 1). An incisional biopsy of the mass had been performed by the referring […]
Shelter dogs get second leash on life
Better behaviour assessment could be the key to more successful adoptions and reducing risk of euthanasia for shelter dogs, according to new University of Queensland research. School of Veterinary Science PhD candidate Liam Clay is collaborating with RSPCA Queensland to […]
New research prompts warning for overweight dogs
Dog owners are being urged to double-check their dogs aren’t overweight on the back of new research showing that carrying extra weight can shorten a canine’s life. When compared with ideal-weight dogs, the research by the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare’s […]
Bulldogs’ screwtails linked to human genetic disease
With their small size, stubby faces and wide-set eyes, bulldogs, French bulldogs and Boston terriers are among the most popular of domestic dog breeds. Now researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found the genetic basis for these dogs’ […]
Choosing the right business model
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 […]
Ultimate frisbee: a game of throws
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 […]
Kellyville pets hosts reptile rescue day
After the success of the first ever Python Rescue Day back in July 2018, Kellyville Pets are once again collaborating with the NSW Government and rescue groups to host a Reptile Rescue Day. Reptile Rescue Day on Tuesday 22 January is a […]
Are you a student wanting a career in rural industries?
Applications for the AgriFutures™ Horizon Scholarship are now open. Students studying an agriculture-related degree such as animal science who are in their last two years of study, are eligible to apply. The AgriFutures™ Horizon Scholarship, in partnership with industry sponsors, […]