The National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) is investigating a case in which prohibited reptiles were discovered after a raid in Gymea, New South Wales. Following an investigation into the alleged supply of illegal substances in the southern Sydney region, a search took place at a residence in Flat Rock Place, Gymea Bay, on May […]
Continue ReadingA female rhinoceros exhibiting symptoms of a condition which claimed the lives of four of her conspecifics appears to have overcome her illness, despite exhaustive testing failing to identify the aetiological agent. The mystery illness claimed the lives of four adult White Rhinoceros at Taronga Western Plains Zoo within a period of weeks in March, […]
Continue ReadingDouglas Bryden, AM, was made Companion of the University of Charles Sturt University, in recognition of his role in the development of CSU’s veterinary degree. Bryden was one of the early consultants called upon to develop the degree program – before most people knew about it. As Bryden recalled, it was a bit like being […]
Continue ReadingAn unexpected aspect of the growth in popularity of organic farming has revealed a lack of vets trained to treat organically farmed animals. This shortage was highlighted recently in the US, and has also been recognised in the UK. With growing public concern about intensively farmed animals, and a rise in demand for organically grown […]
Continue ReadingThe International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID) is urging practitioners to document infectious diseases using photographic images. The organisation is compiling an online image library to educate veterinary students and practitioners about the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Melbourne University graduate and ISCAID President Professor Jane Sykes returned to Australia recently […]
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