New South Wales became the first Australian state committing to shut down greyhound racing after a Special Commission found overwhelming evidence of systemic animal cruelty. The Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry of New South Wales, led by the Honourable Michael McHugh AC QC, found that the rate of “wastage” of uncompetitive […]
Continue ReadingA research project associated with Sweden’s University of Gothenberg has found the impact from steadily rising ocean temperatures could prove fatal for some fish species. As well as the loss of biodiversity in the world’s oceans, the impact from warming seas on both marine mammals, and human populations that rely heavily on fish as a […]
Continue ReadingRSPCA Victoria has announced an independent review into its inspectorate. The review will be conducted by former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Neil Comrie AO APM. The community is invited to make submissions that will help the Senior Reviewer answer the following questions: • What is the scale of animal cruelty in Victoria? • What […]
Continue ReadingVeterinary surgeon and public health physician Professor Rick Speare has died from injuries obtained in a car accident. He was 68. Speare’s colleagues at the Wildlife Disease Association have described him as very important in the field of wildlife disease and the One Health Initiative. His main interests were in control of communicable diseases in […]
Continue ReadingA welfare issue for horses fitted with tight nosebands has been highlighted by new research from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Veterinary Science. ‘The Effect of Noseband Tightening on Horses’ Behaviour, Eye Temperature, and Cardiac Responses’ was published in PLOS ONE journal in early May, and finds that horses experience physiological stress responses when […]
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