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Abstracts: Lameness and its relationship with health and production measures in broiler chickens

On May 3, 2019June 3, 2019 By admin

The aim of this study was to explore lameness and the associations between lameness and health/production measures of animal welfare in commercial broiler production, using the Welfare Quality protocol for broilers. A total of 50 flocks were included in the sample and farm visits were conducted for lameness scoring at […]

Worms remain a public health risk as only half of Australians pick up dog poo in public

On August 6, 2013July 30, 2013 By admin

A survey which found that more than 1000 Australian dog owners found that only 56 per cent clean up after their dog in public is an important reminder to worm dogs regularly, according to a leading parasitologist. The study, conducted by Milbemax, found that men were worse than women, with […]

Global effort leads to the biggest victory in veterinary history

On November 30, 2010 By admin

Scientists are confident that the acute viral disease rinderpest, that has devastated cattle and their keepers for thousands of years, has been eradicated world-wide. The eradication is being heralded as the biggest achievement in veterinary history and is expected to save countless lives in some of the poorest countries of […]