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Abstracts: An analysis of demographic and triage assessment findings in bushfire-affected koalas on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, 2019–2020

February 21, 2022February 15, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Abstract In the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, experienced catastrophic bushfires that burnt approximately half the island, with an estimated 80 per cent of the koala population lost. During and after the event, rescued koalas were triaged at a designated facility and a range of initial data were recorded including rescue location and […]

Abstracts: Bone stress injuries and fatigue fractures of the pelvis in endurance horses

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Background: Bone stress injuries and fatigue fractures of the pelvis are reported in only a small number of endurance horses. Objectives: To describe bone stress injuries and fatigue fracture of the pelvis in endurance horses trained and competing on the deep sand surfaces.

Abstracts: Ethics in canine reproduction – a survey among veterinarians who provide canine reproductive services

February 3, 2022February 15, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Objective: Several dog breeds suffer from health and welfare problems due to unfavourable anatomies and high prevalence of inherited diseases. Veterinarians should care for animal health and welfare, but they may also be involved in breeding management including the use of reproductive techniques.

Abstracts: Ethical challenges posed by advanced veterinary care in companion animal veterinary practice

December 4, 2021December 7, 2021adminLeave a Comment

Advanced veterinary care (AVC) of companion animals may yield improved clinical outcomes, improved animal welfare, improved satisfaction of veterinary clients, improved satisfaction of veterinary team members, and increased practice profitability. However, it also raises ethical challenges. Yet, what counts as AVC is difficult to pinpoint due to continuing advancements. We discuss some of the challenges […]

Abstracts: The impact of lamb and ewe mortality associated with dystocia on Australian and New Zealand sheep farms: A systematic review, meta-analysis and bio-economic model

November 29, 2021November 5, 2021adminLeave a Comment

Dystocia contributes to lamb and ewe mortality in the periparturient period but impacts for extensive sheep production systems remain poorly understood. Here we show that lamb and ewe mortality associated with dystocia has important impacts on sheep production in Australia and New Zealand, and quantify financial impacts for the Australian sheep industry. A systematic review […]