With a hot dry summer predicted, animal welfare organisations in NSW have warned that the risk to animals from bushfires has not been mitigated since the 2019 Black Summer fires.A report by the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), released in April 2022, estimated that some three billion animals were killed or […]
A white paper providing a comprehensive overview of the use and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine has been published, including calls for engagement, education and action across the industry.The online publication, ‘Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine’, produced by VetCT (a global provider of veterinary teleradiology, teleconsulting and […]
Richard Mussel, RSPCA Australia’s CEO, has called on Australian and European Union political leaders to take the opportunity to ‘raise the bar on animal welfare standards in Australia’ as the Free Trade Agreement currently being negotiated nears completion. “The FTA provides an exciting and crucial opportunity to, not just improve […]
The approval of cannabis among people has captivated pet owners’ curiosity about how the drug might help cats and dogs suffering from pain, anxiety, and other ills. Veterinarians wanting to help, though, often face unclear rules, which discourages them from even talking about cannabis, prompting many clients to medicate their […]
A disease known as sarcoptic mange continues to spark concerns from animal welfare groups, as it is now estimated to be present in 90% of wombat populations1, and causes major suffering of infected animals. To tackle the potentially deadly disease, popular flea and paralysis tick treatment, Bravecto Spot-on for Dogs […]
