Greencross Robina vet Geoff Wilson will swap the latex gloves for three inch-thick gauntlets when he sets off on a gruelling 3300 kilometre trek across Antarctica next month. Geoff is attempting to become the first Australian to cross the Antarctic continent solo and unassisted – a journey which he plans […]
Letter to the editor
Editor’s note: We normally wouldn’t run correspondence that refers to other publications, but this topic is one that several readers have raised. The perception of veterinary pricing in the wider community obviously requires action! Dear Luke A recent article was published in the July issue of Choice magazine with the […]
Overheated herds
This year’s higher than average summer temperatures have highlighted a growing animal welfare issue for the US livestock industry, and it is one that will prove equally relevant for Australia’s farmers as we head into warmer weather. Cattle prefer a cool climate, and suffer heat stress when they become too […]
Can dogs smell lung cancer? First study using exhaled breath and urine screening in unselected patients with suspected lung cancer
Background. On the basis of our own experience and literature search, we hypothesised that a canine olfactory test may be useful for detecting lung cancer in an unselected population of patients suspected to have lung cancer. Material and methods. We conducted a prospective study of 93 patients consecutively admitted to […]
New CEO, board member for PetSure
Shaun Leveton founder and shareholder of PetSure, Australia’s largest pet insurer and part of the Hollard Group, has announced the appointment of Alexandra (Alex) Thomas as CEO of PetSure (Australia) with effect from October 2013. Thomas previously worked in various senior roles at Optus Business. Her last role was […]