Fire-related injuries in veterinary practice are generally an uncommon occurrence – with the significant exception of vulnerable animals during bushfire season. Bushfires are becoming an increasing threat to vulnerable communities across Australia, with veterinarians dealing with increasing challenges from the 2009 “Black Saturday” bushfires in Victoria to the current disasters in New South Wales. A […]
Continue ReadingA prospective clinical trial to compare the effects of age and reproductive status on postoperative pain was conducted in 145 female cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy using injectable anaesthesia.
Continue ReadingWith ram sale season in full swing, buyers are being urged to protect their flocks from unwanted diseases by asking for a Sheep Health Statement. The SHS has been designed for use across Australia to help sheep producers in taking a risk-management approach to their farm biosecurity. It provides information on flock history, Ovine Johne’s […]
Continue ReadingTransport of animals is a stressful procedure often resulting in significant losses for the slaughter plant. This study aimed to determine whether or not pigs would benefit from a loading density (low density (LD)) (179 kg/m2) below the normal EU standard loading density (normal density (ND)) (235 kg/m2). Eight similar, 550-km-long road journeys were followed […]
Continue ReadingVeterinary and human drug pharmaceutical company Pfizer plans to close its Sydney manufacturing plant in two years. The company’s Perth plant will not close. Pfizer Australia has announced a phased exit of its West Ryde plant, affecting about 140 employees. The plant produces tablets and capsules for animals and humans. Manufacturing operations director Justin Mathie […]
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