Australian and New Zealand veterinarians need to change the way they think about vector borne diseases, according to canine medicine specialist Associate Professor Peter Irwin. Irwin, based at Murdoch University, said that while Australia and New Zealand are free of many significant vector borne diseases (VBDs), emergence of these in previously unaffected regions raises concerns […]
Continue ReadingA UK study has identified the specific effect Chiari malformation has on the shape of a dog’s skull and brain, laying the groundwork for early screening. The prevalence of Chiari malformation (CM) has increased due to selective breeding of brachycephalic toy breeds including Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Griffon Bruxellois, Affenpinschers and Chihuahuas. According to the […]
Continue ReadingLive exports have again made news after more than 4000 sheep died from heat exhaustion after 21 days on board a live export ship bound for Qatar from Fremantle. Exporter Livestock Shipping Service (LSS) said 4179 sheep died in the Gulf of Aden in August last year aboard the Bader III vessel. […]
Continue ReadingMore than 50 animals and 30 staff had to be evacuated from the North Shore Veterinary Hospital in Crows Nest, Sydney. Mid-morning on January 20, a blaze broke out on the upper level of the three storey premises leading to significant damage. Despite concerted staff efforts to extinguish the fire, the intense heat and smoke […]
Continue ReadingVeterinarians with an interest in feline medicine will be able to advance those interests locally following the formation of the Australian Society for Feline Medicine (ASFM). Secretary and Mentone Veterinary Hospital veterinarian Andy Woodward said that while Australia had led the way in feline medicine with a growing number of specialists, distance education courses and […]
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