From smaller veterinary clinics with benchtop autoclaves to larger sites with packing, prep and sterilisation rooms, achieving efficiencies and proper sterilisation is vital. According to sterilisation specialist Andrew Elford from Mediquip/MQ Vet – which has provided veterinary sterilisation set ups for decades, some initial considerations include the type of instruments the clinic needs to sterilise, […]
Continue ReadingThis study aimed to investigate the establishment of relationship between inbreeding and life expectancy in dogs. A dataset of N = 30,563 dogs sourced from the VetCompass™ Program, UK was made available by the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, containing information about breed and longevity and was subject to survival analysis. A Cox regression proportional hazards […]
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The northern hemisphere summer this year has seen out-of-control wildfires raging across parts of Europe, while scientists warn Australia faces an El Niño event in coming months, increasing the risk of severe and destructive bushfires such as those experienced in 2019/2020 that resulted in the loss of an estimated three billion animals, birds and reptiles. […]
Continue ReadingPreference responses of cats for scratching fabrics commonly used on furniture were evaluated during four consecutive days in three Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) that rescue companion animals. Cats were grouped and their choices were registered at a group level (no individual identification). Daily choices for chenille, suede, synthetic leather, or waterproof grosgrain fabrics were evaluated for […]
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In Aotearoa, things are beginning to hot up ahead of the election. Literally. While Southern Europe burns, and Maui is tragically consumed by wildfires, a recent report noted that the Southern Ocean has been up to 4o warmer this past summer than normal. If for some strange reason you weren’t quite convinced by the science […]
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