Greencross Robina vet Geoff Wilson will swap the latex gloves for three inch-thick gauntlets when he sets off on a gruelling 3300 kilometre trek across Antarctica next month. Geoff is attempting to become the first Australian to cross the Antarctic continent solo and unassisted – a journey which he plans […]
Mass depopulation of laying hens in whole barns with liquid carbon dioxide: evaluation of welfare impact
Appropriate emergency disaster preparedness is a key priority for agricultural agencies to allow effective response to serious avian disease outbreaks. There is a need to develop rapid, humane, and safe depopulation techniques for poultry that are widely applicable across a range of farm settings. Whole barn depopulation with carbon dioxide […]
Veterinary radiologist receives highest academic honour
Veterinary specialist radiologist Graeme Allan will be awarded a Doctor in Veterinary Science (DVSc) this year in recognition of his prolific contribution to the field of veterinary diagnostic imaging. The DVSc is a rare honour, awarded to outstanding researchers whose body of work is deemed to have made a consistent […]
Javan rhino confirmed extinct in Vietnam
The Vietnamese subspecies of the Javan rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus) was declared extinct in a report critical of Vietnam’s ‘poor protection and law enforcement’ that was jointly produced by the International Rhino Foundation and World Wildlife Fund. Although widely believed to have perished during the Vietnam War, a rhino was […]
Vet editor on winning taiko team
A team of 12 Sydneysiders – including The Veterinarian editor Luke Martin – have beaten nine competing finalists to earn first place at a Japanese drumming contest in Tokyo, Japan. The team, a group of students of Sydney professional taiko performers TaikOz, appeared under the name Taiko no Wa at […]