Every veterinarian signs up for lifetime learning, but those undertaking wildlife work must be particularly committed. Annabelle Olsson has made a career juggling full time work and study, and in the process, has refined crocodile treatment. Olsson graduated from the University of Sydney in 1985. She worked for a few […]
$1 million raised for devil research
In March the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal announced the winners in its latest round of grants and scholarships that will contribute towards research designed to combat the fatal facial tumour disease that has ravaged the species in the wild since the mid-1990s. More than $375,000 has been awarded this […]
Abstracts: Hervey virus: study on co-circulation with Henipaviruses in Pteropid bats within their distribution range from Australia to Africa
In 2011, an unusually large number of independent Hendra virus outbreaks were recorded on horse properties in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Urine from bat colonies adjacent to the outbreak sites were sampled and screened for Hendra and other viruses. Several novel paramyxoviruses were also isolated at different locations. […]
UQ helps turn down horse ‘roaring’
The effects of a breathing condition in thoroughbred and tall horses is set to be reduced by new University of Queensland treatment techniques. School of Veterinary Science equine surgeon Ben Ahern is investigating treatments for laryngeal hemiplegia, a degenerative condition known as “roaring” that restricts oxygen intake during exercise in […]