The University of Exeter in the UK and the Australian Veterinary Association are collaborating in a study to examine how male and female junior veterinarians are evaluated, advised and rewarded by managers. By seeking the views and insights of line […]
Rabbits more destructive to dunes than climate change
Rabbits have been identified as the culprit behind historical damage to the vast dune system that flanks South Australia’s Coorong. A long-term study of vegetation cover on Younghusband Peninsula’s transgressive dunes by Flinders University researchers—whose paper is published in Earth Surface […]
Tools of the trade: Veterinary Heart Monitor (ECG)
by Dr Nick Hobson, Jonora Animal Hospital, Kurrajong, NSW This is a small ECG unit that fits onto an iPhone or Android device. It allows you to do an ECG instantaneously on any animal you wish. What’s good about it […]
Gardening Australia presenter to host biosecurity symposium
Animal Health Australia, the Invasive Species Council (ISC) and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions have announced that longtime host of ABC’s Gardening Australia, Costa Georgiadis, will be the official MC of the inaugural 2019 Australian Biosecurity Symposium. The event—the first to […]
Dr Kate Toyer’s transition to happiness
Dr Kate Toyer passionately believes that embracing diversity and inclusion is of immense value to society, business and the veterinary profession. By Kerryn Ramsey Dr Kate Toyer is a veterinarian, wife and father of three children. For the past three years, […]
To generalise or specialise?
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 […]
Rainfall and temperature predict bird colouration, study finds
An international study led by a Monash University ornithologist has found variation in rainfall and temperature can affect the colours of birds. The study provides a new framework that can be used to understand how future changes in climate will […]
Cancer comparison across species highlights new drug targets
Cancer genes in mucosal melanoma, a rare and poorly understood subtype of melanoma, have been compared in humans, dogs and horses for the first time by UK scientists. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators sequenced the genomes […]
Clinical case study: Small animal spinal surgery
Coco is a nine-year-old, spayed female Pomeranian from Rockhampton. Dr Marvin Kung had spoken to the referring vet who said she had a history of right thoracic limb lameness for several weeks and had presented unable to bear weight on […]
Technology helps tackle Australia’s vet shortage
Technology and innovation such as that driving home vet service Pawssum, could be the answer to the record number of Australian veterinarians abandoning the industry, which is prompting fears there won’t be enough vets to take care of the nation’s pets. A […]