Month: April 2016

Abstracts: Pedicle ties provide a rapid and safe method for feline ovariohysterectomy

Objectives: The specific objectives of the present study were to evaluate the rate of hemorrhage-related complications across a large number of feline pedicle tie (PT) procedures, and evaluate for a difference in surgical time between traditional pedicle double ligation (PDL) and PT procedures. Methods: In the initial phase of the […]

Abstracts: Canine oral mucosal mast cell tumours

Mast cell tumours (MCTs) are the most common cutaneous tumours of dogs, however rarely they can arise from the oral mucosa. This subset of MCT is reported to demonstrate a more aggressive clinical course than those tumours on the haired skin and the authors hypothesised that dogs with oral, mucosal […]

Veterinary Associations prioritise animal welfare

Two major veterinary associations have listed animal welfare as their top strategic priority in response to overwhelming feedback from veterinarians. In February the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) launched its 2016-2021 five year strategy, with animal welfare taking the number one position of five priority areas. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) […]

Abstracts: Pain management in pigs undergoing experimental surgery; a literature review (2012-4)

Failure to provide effective analgesia to animals in noxious studies contravenes the obligation to refine animal experimentation and, by increasing ‘noise’ in physiological data sets, may decrease the scientific validity of results. Pig models of surgical conditions are becoming increasingly important and used for translational work. This review aimed to […]

Melbourne Zoo’s panda twins progressing well

Red panda twins born at Melbourne Zoo are progressing well after making their first public appearance during a vet check and vaccination. Christina Cheng vaccinated the cubs against feline enteritis and two forms of feline respiratory disease. The male twins were also microchipped to provide an ID for their health […]