Hiding may play an important role in relaxing cats according to University of Queensland honours student Mark Owens. Working in the Centre of Animal Welfare and Ethics , Owens’ project focuses on the behaviour and welfare of domestic cats in shelters. “Welfare is a major issue in many countries for […]
$10,000 scholarship for animal welfare research
An annual $10,000 scholarship to support research into improving farm animal welfare has been launched. The Rosalind Dixon Memorial Scholarship for Farm Animal Welfare Research is supported by the University of Queensland (UQ) Centre for Animal Welfare and Ethics and the Humane Society International. Co-ordinated by UQ’s Centre for Animal […]
New era of service for UQ
After years of detailed planning and fundraising, Queensland University’s $100 million-plus Veterinary Science complex has opened at the university’s Gatton campus. Blair Federal MP Shayne Neumann, opened the state-of-the-art facilities at a function attended by industry, academic and community leaders. Veterinary Science Dean Jonathan Hill said relocation of the school […]