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Abstracts: Equine welfare during exercise: an evaluation of breathing, breathlessness and bridles

August 23, 2017November 23, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Horses engaged in strenuous exercise display physiological responses that approach the upper functional limits of key organ systems, in particular their cardiorespiratory systems. Maximum athletic performance is therefore vulnerable to factors that diminish these functional capacities, and such impairment might also lead to horses experiencing unpleasant respiratory sensations, i.e., breathlessness. The aim of this review […]

Vet ethics: guardian dogs

August 20, 2017November 23, 2017adminLeave a Comment

I recently attended the annual AVA conference in Melbourne. In one of the talks, Chris Johnson, a Professor of Wildlife Conservation at the University of Tasmania, discussed the use of so-called guardian dogs to protect livestock on Australian farms. This idea involves a new approach to a longstanding animal welfare and farming problem. Livestock such […]

Abstracts: The use of imepitoin (Pexion) on fear and anxiety related problems in dogs – a case series

August 14, 2017November 23, 2017adminLeave a Comment

BACKGROUND: Fear and anxiety based problems are common in dogs. Alongside behaviour modification programmes, a range of psychopharmacological agents may be recommended to treat such problems, but few are licensed for use in dogs and the onset of action of some can be delayed.

Abstracts: Australian regulation of animal use in science and education: a critical appraisal

August 3, 2017November 23, 2017adminLeave a Comment

One of the touchstone principles in Australia’s regulation of the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes is reduction, refinement and replacement (3Rs). However, the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes is increasing in Australia, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework in achieving the objectives of the 3Rs.

Sneak preview: Testing times to be a vet.

June 4, 2017November 23, 2017adminLeave a Comment

Veterinarians are among the highest trained, most skilled professionals across Australia. Their work demands a high level of training, and a commitment to improving the health of animals. While the public is well aware of the vital work carried out by veterinarians every day, the profession currently faces an uphill battle to to be recognised […]