In late November, five red fire ant nests were identified in Murwillumbah in New South Wales, 13 kilometres south of the Queensland border, where infestations have been recorded since 2001. NSW has been on high alert for the pests for much of the year as tracking showed them moving further […]
Current knowledge on the transportation by road of cattle, including unweaned calves
Transport conditions have the potential to alter the physiological responses of animals to the psychological or physical stress of transport. Transportation may introduce multiple physical and psychological stressors to unweaned calves and adult cattle, including noise, overcrowding, food and water deprivation, extreme temperatures, commingling with unfamiliar animals, handling by unfamiliar […]
A Day In The Life: Andrew Breed, Veterinary Epidemiologist
For the first time, A Day in the Life heads to our national capital, Canberra, to meet Andrew Breed. A veterinary epidemiologist, Breed loves living in Canberra because he is a big fan of birdwatching, camping, mountain biking and generally getting into the outdoors. His interest in epidemiology, zoonoses and […]
Aquatic and terrestrial invertebrate welfare
Invertebrates are a diverse group of animals that make up the majority of the animal kingdom and encompass a wide array of species with varying adaptations and characteristics. Invertebrates are found in nearly all of the world’s habitats, including aquatic, marine, and terrestrial environments. There are many misconceptions about invertebrate […]