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New WSAVA committee to focus on reproduction

July 23, 2021July 9, 2021adminLeave a Comment

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association has convened a new Committee to focus on ensuring that veterinarians globally have access to the latest resources and knowledge on the rapidly evolving area of reproduction control. The Reproduction Control Committee is chaired by Stefano Romagnoli, a European Veterinary Specialist in Animal Reproduction (Dipl ECAR) from the University of Padua in Italy and a member of Associazione Italiana Veterinari Piccoli Animali and […]

Prestigious award first for AMRRIC

July 21, 2021July 9, 2021adminLeave a Comment

AMRRIC (Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities) has won a Special Award in one of the largest and most prestigious veterinary awards in the world, the International Canine Health Awards (ICHA). AMRRIC is the first organisation ever to win an ICHA award and was given the accolade in recognition of their extraordinary work […]

Australia Zoo’s bird benefactor swoops in

July 16, 2021July 9, 2021admin2 Comments

Russell Crowe has helped save the life of an injured kookaburra in Queensland. The academy award winner donated an unknown amount to Australia Zoo to facilitate the purchase of an endoscope required to save the bird which had swallowed a fishing hook.

A Bad Seed’s good deed

July 10, 2021July 9, 2021adminLeave a Comment

Australian musician Warren Ellis has provided financial backing to a sanctuary dedicated to the protection of Indonesian wildlife. The Dirty Three/Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds member’s support has enabled the expansion of the Sumatran Wildlife Centre, a facility for the rehabilitation of victims of the illegal wildlife trade established by veterinary paramedic Femke den […]

RSPCA chief scientist recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

July 1, 2021July 9, 2021adminLeave a Comment

RSPCA Australia’s chief scientist and strategy officer, Bidda Jones, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours Awards. Jones began working for the RSPCA in 1996, shortly after arriving in Australia from the UK, and has been a leader in the organisation’s successful efforts to expand its […]