Australia’s only all-species wildlife veterinary hospital between Sydney and the Gold Coast will begin operating from a permanent location from August 11, following the acquisition of a general veterinary practice in Lennox Head. After nearly five years of operating out of a mobile facility, Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital (BBWH) will transition to a purpose-equipped, bricks-and-mortar […]
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Three African lion cubs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have been named in time for World Lion Day, celebrated globally on August 10. The male cub has been named Nguvu, the Swahili word for ‘strength,’ while his sisters have been named Mzuri (‘good’ or ‘beautiful’) and Kaari (‘young girl’ or ‘daughter’ in Kenyan culture). According to Senior Lion Keeper […]
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Australasian Wildlife Genomics Group at the University of New South Wales, has resulted in the development of a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, to help provide a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts. Lyndal Hulse, a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at UQ’s School of the Environment, said the standardised koala genetic marker […]
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Greencross Vet Hospital (GVH), at the University of Melbourne’s Werribee campus, has been awarded the Australian Small Animal Veterinarians (ASAV) Hospital of Excellence Accreditation – placing it among fewer than 50 veterinary hospitals nationally to achieve the distinction. The accreditation, valid for four years, is administered by the Australian Veterinary Association and recognises veterinary hospitals […]
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Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) is recognising the tireless efforts of volunteers across its member organisations, who provide critical care and support for thousands of companion animals each year. With more than 6m Australians volunteering annually—and 18.3 per cent involved in animal welfare, according to Volunteering Australia—CANA is using the opportunity to celebrate those who […]
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