While Queensland and NSW authorities continue the struggle to control the latest hendra outbreak, the virus claimed an unexpected victim almost six weeks after the first case was detected. Towards the end of July a pet dog from a property where three infected horses had already been found tested positive to Hendra antibodies, and was […]
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Continue ReadingThe crimson sunbird is an extremely small nectar feeding bird found as a resident throughout Asia. It is tiny, fast, efficient and extremely vibrantly coloured, a true reflection of the country that it represents. Singapore is the smallest island nation in Asia and with its strategic location; it functions as a centralised trading zone, allowing […]
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Continue ReadingIntroduction Animal welfare issues are inherent in any intensive production system that restricts animals to an environment incompatible with their behavioural needs (D’Eath & Turner, 2009). For example, intensive husbandry practices, such as a mix of pigs in a confined space, can result in significant stress reactions and displays of aggressive behaviour through frustration or […]
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