Year: 2024

Innovating beef cattle veterinary practices: Leveraging genetic and genomic tools

In the evolving landscape of beef cattle management, veterinarians are transitioning from their traditional role of treating diseases to becoming proactive advisors. This article explores how veterinarians with knowledge of genetic tools are poised to be vital in addressing the fundamental industry challenges. It highlights the role of genetic selection […]

Exciting Speakers Announced for the 2024 National Greencross Clinical Symposium

The upcoming Greencross National Symposium and Leadership Conference on the Gold Coast is bringing together some of the leading experts in veterinary medicine to share their knowledge and insights. We’re thrilled to highlight just a few of the amazing speakers set to present: Dr. Charles KuntzRegistered Specialist of Small Animal […]

Abiotic Stressors in poultry production: A comprehensive review

In modern animal husbandry, stress can be viewed as an automatic response triggered by exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This response can range from mild discomfort to severe consequences, including mortality. The poultry industry, which significantly contributes to human nutrition, is not exempt from this issue. Although genetic selection has […]

Health of polo horses

This literature review analyses the historical development of polo, its organizational structure, the course of the game, as well as the breeding, rearing, and training practices of polo horses. Frequently occurring ailments, such as musculoskeletal injuries, respiratory diseases, and internal illnesses, are highlighted. Lameness is a major problem, with injuries […]

A Day in the Life – Zoe Devine – Behavioural Vet

This month A Day in the Life heads to Western Australia, where Zoe Devine works as a Behavioural Vet at Animal Sense near Fremantle. Devine was inspired to become a veterinarian at the age of six after watching Harry’s Practice on television after school and fulfilled a childhood dream when […]