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Hendra horse euthanased in NSW

November 17, 2018November 28, 2018adminLeave a Comment

A positive Hendra virus case involving a four-year-old Arab cross has occurred near Tweed Heads, NSW. The case was confirmed by a veterinarian who was wearing protective equipment at the time. The horse was not vaccinated against Hendra and was later euthanased. AVA spokesperson Ben Poole said it was critical to vaccinate horses in high […]

DFTD: still so many questions

November 5, 2018November 28, 2018adminLeave a Comment

Since the deadly facial tumour disease that has ravaged Tasmanian devil populations in the wild was first observed over 20 years ago, scientists have puzzled over the circumstances that caused it both to emerge, and to spread so rapidly. Two studies published recently provide some insight and perspective on the increasing incidence of contagious cancers, […]

Record Turnout for WSAVA World Congress 2018 as Plans Announced for 2019 Congress in Toronto

October 25, 2018adminLeave a Comment

More than 3,350 delegates attended WSAVA World Congress in Singapore from 25-28 September, making it the mostpopular World Congress ever. Veterinarians from more than 66 countries participated, with strong attendances from theAsia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, India, Indonesia and Australia. The WSAVA says the record-breaking delegate numbers reflect the rapid growth of companion animal practice across Asia as levels of pet ownership soar. They also highlight the enthusiasm of veterinarians in Asia and around […]

Largest livestock DNA testing lab opens in Qld

October 4, 2018adminLeave a Comment

Australia’s largest commercial livestock genomic testing laboratory has opened in Gatton, Queensland, following a $5 million investment by Neogen Australasia in new facilities and equipment. The new labs feature high-end genomic analysis tools and robotic processing capable of handling more than 500,000 samples each year to support the Australian beef cattle, sheep, dairy and companion […]

Australian Veterinarian Elected WSAVA President

October 2, 2018adminLeave a Comment

An Australian veterinarian practicing in Singapore, Dr Shane Ryan, is the newly elected President of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Dr Ryan, a member of the WSAVA’s Executive Board and, until recently Chair of its Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee, was elected to the presidency during WSAVA World Congress 2018, which took place […]