Dogs deserve the description ‘man’s best friend’ for many reasons, not the least of which being they make wonderful companion animals, offering their human owners unconditional love as well as many benefits to their physical and mental health. Which is […]
Veterinary News
Company fined for supplying unregistered veterinary chemical product
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 […]
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 […]
Dogs with cancer live longer thanks to high cholesterol
US researchers have found that elevated cholesterol may play a role in longer survival times for dogs with a common form of bone cancer. In their study—which is published in the June issue of The Journal of Small Animal Practice—Haley […]
Health set, happy pet
August is Pet Dental Health Month—an initiative of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)—and pet owners are being encouraged to speak to their vet about what they can do to ensure their pet maintains good oral health. Dental disease is common […]
Livestock exporters welcome ASEL review
Australian livestock exporters welcomed confirmation last week that the Federal Government will conduct a formal review of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL). ASEL governs the handling of animals in Australia’s livestock export supply chain from selection […]
