The majority of dairy calves around the world are dehorned with methods that cause them pain and distress. In some dairy production systems, extensionists may influence dehorning practices used on farm through their advisory and knowledge-transfer role. The aims of this study were to investigate Brazilian extensionists’ knowledge, beliefs, and […]
Veterinary vaccination pioneer dies
Inge Leonard has died at age 85. Born Inge Adele Zanger in Neandertal, Germany, Leonard’s first job was in the food industry in the microbiology side of quality control. In 1957, she travelled to Australia on a working holiday with then-husband. She found employument as a technician in a Randwick-based […]
National parks hunting shelved
The introduction of hunting in NSW national parks has been postponed until at least mid-year following allegations of illegal activity by employees of the Game Council NSW, the organisation which was to have overseen the program. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has ordered a review of the governance of the Game […]