Veterinarians are gathering in Sydney this week to spend three days learning about recent scientific advances within the fields of cattle medicine and animal reproduction. The three-day Brilliance & Bull 2017 Conference starts today and is being held at Doltone […]
biosecurity
Signs of decline in notorious sheep disease
A disease that has caused significant sheep losses in the past is being detected in less animals inspected as part of the National Sheep Health Monitoring Project (NSHMP). Ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) is a serious wasting disease that affects mainly sheep, […]
Spread of diseases in farmed animals shown using social network analysis
Research has shown that analysing movements of operators and vehicles between farms in the same way we do contacts in social networks can help explain the spread of dangerous infectious diseases of livestock, such as foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza. […]
On-farm biosecurity—there’s an app for that
It might not be as entertaining or addictive as some apps, but the new FarmBiosecurity smartphone app is designed to take biosecurity planning to the next level. Available for both Apple and Android devices, the FarmBiosecurity app is a free […]
Getting to the guts of the problem
Vets and vet nurses wishing to learn more about the management of gastrointestinal conditions in our pets and horses still have time to register for this weekend’s conference No guts, no glory! being held by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) […]
NT AVA’s wish list to new government
In the lead-up to the Northern Territory election later this month, the NT division of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has formulated an election platform statement addressed to all political parties and candidates. In this, it urges the Territory’s future […]
Stowaway frogs being stopped by border security
An analysis of stowaway frogs coming into Australia has shown that strict biosecurity measures at borders and within the country are almost halving the risk of introduction of new diseases. Researchers from the University of Adelaide, supported by the Invasive […]
Australia Zoo hospital cleared
After eight months of scrutiny by Biosecurity Queensland, the wildlife hospital at Australia Zoo has been cleared of allegations of mistreating animals and failing to adhere to proper veterinary practices. A Department of Agriculture and Fisheries spokesperson told The Sunshine […]
Alarm bells ringing at the AVA over biosecurity danger
Though pleased with Australia’s performance in the recent World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) review of the country’s veterinary services, the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) believe the data shows “room for improvement.” The missing link, according to AVA president Dr […]
Australian vets best in show
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) evaluated Australia’s veterinary services and found them to be top notch for both animal health and biosecurity. Australia’s OIE evaluation was the first to be done in a highly developed country and the […]
