A leading all-species wildlife hospital dependent on donations could close in a month due to uncertain funding and a 70% patient increase driving up veterinary care costs for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. “The economic climate makes it extremely difficult for charities like ours to raise funds to continue operating,” Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital Founder […]
Continue ReadingThe annual Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Conference wrapped up in late May with a panel session which brought together economists and veterinarians to discuss the landscape and emerging trends in the sector. Chaired by Moss Siddle and Paul Blanc, information presented showed that while recruiting continues to be a challenge for many practices, there are […]
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Donations made to the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal will be distributed across five research grants this year to fund projects that include the development of a ‘bait’ vaccine. This will differ from the vaccine type developed several years ago that aimed to slow the progression of the facial tumour disease that has ravaged populations […]
Continue ReadingA complete assessment of animal welfare requires not just an understanding of negative emotional states, such as fear and anxiety, but also of positive states, such as calmness and happiness. However, few studies have identified accurate and reliable indicators of positive emotional states in dogs. This study aimed to identify parameters that may serve as […]
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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has rolled out its latest edition of its Global Vaccination Guidelines, offering the most up-to-date scientific insights on vaccinating dogs and cats worldwide. Developed by the WSAVA’s Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG), the Guidelines are now accessible for free download from the WSAVA website, having undergone peer-review by the Journal […]
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