WSAVA introduces updated vaccination guidelines

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, […]

Diagnostic Imaging for Small Animal and Mixed Practices.

Diagnostic Imaging for Small Animal and Mixed Practices.Textbook quality images: more clarity, better diagnosis, improved outcomes! That’s what vets, patients and clients deserve. And that’s what these imaging systems from Radincon deliver.  Ideal small animal system for in clinic use, this system captures and dispose images in seconds. Unique RAD-X multifrequency image processing algorithms create crystal clear images like those seen in textbooks. The software is quick, easy, and simple to use, and the system is incredibly forgiving. […]

Humans can identify chicken moods, research says

The estimated 100 million chickens in Australia might be able to make their feelings known, after a University of Queensland study found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks.   The study used recordings of the noises chickens made when they anticipated […]

Anthrax outbreak confirmed on cattle property 

An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed on a cattle property northeast of Shepparton, Victoria, prompting swift action from Agriculture Victoria. The property is quarantined, and measures are underway to manage the situation. Anthrax, caused by spore-forming bacteria in soil, poses a significant threat to livestock, resulting in rapid fatalities. Agriculture […]

Access to veterinary care: evaluating working definitions, barriers, and implications for animal welfare

Humans have a moral obligation to meet the physical and mental needs of the animals in their care. This requires access to resources such as veterinary care, which is integral to achieving animal welfare. However, “access” to veterinary care is not always homogenous across communities and currently lacks a consistent […]