A new gorilla named Mjukuu was born at Taronga Zoo on Tuesday October 28. The baby boy was born to female Mbeli and male Kibali, and things are going well according to gorilla keeper Vera Nedved. “Kibali is starting to take his role of silverback more seriously,” she said. “He […]
Abstracts: Gall bladder rupture associated with cholecystitis in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius)
A six-year-old neutered female albino ferret was presented with an acute episode of lethargy and anorexia. Clinical examination revealed marked cranial abdominal pain. A severe neutrophilic leukocytosis was present. Abdominal ultrasound was consistent with a diffuse peritonitis and severe bile duct inflammation. Cytology of the abdominal effusion revealed bile peritonitis. An exploratory […]
Kickstarting the Hookpod
The reliable, inexpensive and accessible Hookpod device is the brainchild of Birdlife International’s Ben Sullivan, and brothers Pete and Ben Kibel, and is designed to reduce seabird casualties from longline fishing, a practice that has contributed to 15 of the world’s 22 species of albatross being threatened with extinction. During […]
Vet ethics: Animal protection in Singapore and Malaysia
Those who have travelled through neighbouring countries like Singapore and Malaysia may have paused more than once to consider the status of animal protection in those nations. Perhaps such a thought has arisen while wandering in a market place, or in view of grazing cattle, or when learning about the […]
Sophia Yin remembered
The international veterinary community is mourning the loss of leading animal behaviourist and low-stress handling advocate Sophia Yin. Yin’s death was announced via her website on September 29. “Shocked and saddened,” UK dog trainer Victoria Stilwell posted on Dr Yin’s Facebook page. “You inspired so many of us and made […]