May 19, 2018

Vet Ethics: Chico – killer dog or misunderstood victim?

May 19, 2018May 25, 2018adminLeave a Comment

In April this year, an online petition was organized to save the life of dog in Germany who had killed two of its owners. The petition on Change.org garnered hundreds of thousands of online votes calling for the dog, Chico, not to be ‘euthanised’. In addition, a demonstration was held in Germany against killing the […]

UQ helps turn down horse ‘roaring’

May 19, 2018May 25, 2018adminLeave a Comment

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 horses. “The condition affects approximately […]