Already known to be at risk from warming temperatures that are affecting the ratio of male and female eggs being hatched, a study published recently in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science has found the exposure of green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) to heavy metal pollution in their foraging areas […]
Greencross announces award winners
The Greencross Pet Wellness Company has announced the award winners from its 2023 National Clinical Symposium and leadership conference. Held at the Royal Pines Gold Coast, this year’s symposium was the largest event in the company’s history, bringing together more than 1600 vets, vet nurses, Petbarn and Animate team members, […]
Wildlife groups flag concerns ahead of bushfire season
With a hot dry summer predicted, animal welfare organisations in NSW have warned that the risk to animals from bushfires has not been mitigated since the 2019 Black Summer fires.A report by the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), released in April 2022, estimated that some three billion animals were killed or […]
White paper on vet AI calls for action
A white paper providing a comprehensive overview of the use and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine has been published, including calls for engagement, education and action across the industry.The online publication, ‘Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine’, produced by VetCT (a global provider of veterinary teleradiology, teleconsulting and […]