Veterinary specialist radiologist Graeme Allan will be awarded a Doctor in Veterinary Science (DVSc) this year in recognition of his prolific contribution to the field of veterinary diagnostic imaging. The DVSc is a rare honour, awarded to outstanding researchers whose body of work is deemed to have made a consistent and distinguished contribution to veterinary […]
Continue ReadingRat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, DRAGON, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig January 23 marked the beginning of the year of the water dragon for all who celebrated the lunar new year. For many in Asia, this is perhaps the most celebrated day of the year. A highly anticipated year purely from the fact that […]
Continue ReadingTrichobezoars are known to cause gastrointestinal obstructions in cats, but as Cromwell veterinarian David Fennell can attest, not all are created equally. On January 5, Fennell and colleagues at Cromwell Vet Group in the UK removed a monster fur ball weighing 214 grams and measuring 12cm in diameter from a cat. It may well be […]
Continue ReadingAs every agronomist and consultant knows, time is precious. Making the most of it is as important to maintaining strong client relationships as it is to minimising double handing and laborious administration. With new tools and toys constantly vying for attention, yet often missing the mark in real benefits and ease of use, one agriculturally […]
Continue ReadingWhen three Sumatran tiger cubs were born at Taronga Zoo on a cold August morning last year, keepers and veterinarians breathed a sigh of relief. Sumatran Tigers are critically endangered, with as few as 400 estimated to be living in the wild. Only seven per cent of their original habitat remains, with palm oil plantations […]
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