admin – Page 122

Nonsurgical fertility control for managing free-roaming dog populations: a review of products and criteria for field applications

November 18, 2013October 9, 2013adminLeave a Comment

About 75 per cent of dogs worldwide are free to roam and reproduce, thus creating locally overabundant populations. Problems caused by roaming dogs include diseases transmitted to livestock and humans, predation on livestock, attacks on humans, road traffic accidents, and nuisance behavior. Nonsurgical fertility control is increasingly advocated as more cost-effective than surgical sterilization to […]

Lort Smith plans bushfire triage workshop

November 15, 2013November 15, 2013adminLeave a Comment

Fire-related injuries in veterinary practice are generally an uncommon occurrence – with the significant exception of vulnerable animals during bushfire season. Bushfires are becoming an increasing threat to vulnerable communities across Australia, with veterinarians dealing with increasing challenges from the 2009 “Black Saturday” bushfires in Victoria to the current disasters in New South Wales. A […]

Effects of age and reproductive status on postoperative pain after routine ovariohysterectomy in cats

November 14, 2013October 9, 2013admin2 Comments

A prospective clinical trial to compare the effects of age and reproductive status on postoperative pain was conducted in 145 female cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy using injectable anaesthesia.

Snag a statement to protect your flock

November 12, 2013January 16, 2014adminLeave a Comment

With ram sale season in full swing, buyers are being urged to protect their flocks from unwanted diseases by asking for a Sheep Health Statement. The SHS has been designed for use across Australia to help sheep producers in taking a risk-management approach to their farm biosecurity. It provides information on flock history, Ovine Johne’s […]

The effect of reduced loading density on pig welfare during long distance transport

November 9, 2013October 9, 2013adminLeave a Comment

Transport of animals is a stressful procedure often resulting in significant losses for the slaughter plant. This study aimed to determine whether or not pigs would benefit from a loading density (low density (LD)) (179 kg/m2) below the normal EU standard loading density (normal density (ND)) (235 kg/m2). Eight similar, 550-km-long road journeys were followed […]