Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and adapting. Common examples of AI include facial recognition software and the natural language processing algorithms that power large language models. A branch of AI known as machine […]
Hospitals pull together for peregrine
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Port Stephens Koala Hospital have partnered in a cross-regional effort to treat, rehabilitate, and release a young injured peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest bird. In early January, Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) veterinarian Dr. Tom Tran transported the injured raptor more than 600km to Byron […]
Tasmanian vets call for end to greyhound racing
Between reports of animal abuse and cruelty, and a state government that directed $37m of taxpayer funds this year to support it, Tasmania’s greyhound racing industry has long been the subject of controversy. A petition presented to parliament in 2022, that called for the withdrawal of taxpayer funding, attracted more […]
Impact of growth rate on the welfare of broilers
Selection for the more efficient production of broilers has resulted in rapid growth rates. The aim was to review the existing knowledge on the effect of growth rate on broiler welfare. Genotypes with faster growth rates consistently demonstrate poorer gait scores and increased prevalence of disorders affecting their legs than […]
Playpens for calves
Anyone who has watched lambs or calves frolicking and careering around a paddock chasing each other, knows that these young animals, just like young children, love to play, but while zoos have recognised the importance of enrichment programs that give captive-bred juveniles a creative outlet for their physical and mental […]