Her expertise in poultry health has put Robyn Alders at the forefront of international avian flu research. Now she’s putting her knowledge to work here in Australia, to improve biosecurity and nutrition. By Harry Pearl “In the early days of […]
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Leaders of the pack
A new book by two US academics examines the under-representation of women in leadership roles in the veterinary profession—and what to do about it. By Heather Vaile This is the kind of book many female Gen X vets will wish […]
The boy who loved the wild
Rupert Woods is a reminder of what the veterinary profession is all about. Passionate about wildlife from a young age, Woods’ intense curiosity took him from a sub-Antarctic island to London Zoo before eventually landing him the job of CEO […]
Rescue me
Australian vets are quick to volunteer during disasters. Now the Australian Veterinary Emergency Response Team has been established to coordinate their efforts, reports Harry Pearl In the week following Victoria’s Black Saturday Fires in 2009, in which 173 people died, […]
Howard’s ark
He’s known far and wide as the “man with the magic hands”. Meet the wildlife veterinary surgeon who is passionate about treating—and promoting the welfare of—Australia’s native animals. By Kathy Graham It’s a hot day and the 20kg wombat, despite […]
No way out
A recent study indicates that feeling professionally stuck is a significant risk factor for depression and suicidal thinking among vets, reports Meg Crawford Sadly, depression and anxiety are so rife in the veterinary community that they’re almost occupational hazards. Even […]
Pet abuse register
Will pet abuse registries make their way to Australia? By Andy Kollmorgen Should people who abuse pets be prevented from owning pets? It seems fair to say that most people would say yes, thank goodness. But can you really keep […]
The last line of defence
It is more due to good management than good luck that Australia’s agriculture sector has yet to be decimated by foot-and-mouth disease, writes Tracey Porter It is not by chance that an outbreak of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), […]
From little things big things grow
How to find funding opportunities for worthwhile projects and business growth. By Heather Vaile If you’re thinking about ways to grow your veterinary business this year or you want to make a positive contribution to a deserving animal research or […]
The outsider
From late 2001 until mid 2011, Dr Lynn Simpson worked on live-export ships, tending to livestock literally covered in their own excrement. When she tried to improve animal-welfare conditions from the inside, she found herself cast out, a victim of […]
