The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has announced the appointment of Melissa King to the role of Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive search by recruitment firm Brown & Chase. King succeeded Acting CEO Michael Gattas in late March. The AVA was founded in 1921, as a not-for-profit organisation to represent Australian veterinarians working across private […]
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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has rolled out its latest edition of its Global Vaccination Guidelines, offering the most up-to-date scientific insights on vaccinating dogs and cats worldwide. Developed by the WSAVA’s Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG), the Guidelines are now accessible for free download from the WSAVA website, having undergone peer-review by the Journal […]
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The estimated 100 million chickens in Australia might be able to make their feelings known, after a University of Queensland study found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks. The study used recordings of the noises chickens made when they anticipated a reward, such as food, […]
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An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed on a cattle property northeast of Shepparton, Victoria, prompting swift action from Agriculture Victoria. The property is quarantined, and measures are underway to manage the situation. Anthrax, caused by spore-forming bacteria in soil, poses a significant threat to livestock, resulting in rapid fatalities. Agriculture Victoria has disposed of affected […]
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Taronga Zoo is ending the year with good news all round. On October 4 – International Zookeeper Day – lion keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, New South Wales, welcomed three lion cubs, born late in the evening. “The cubs are doing really well, they’re hitting all their milestones,” zookeeper Melanie Friedman said. […]
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