News tagged with veterinary
Current focus of veterinary medical profession leaves research, food security, public health needs underserved
Without immediate action, a new National Research Council report warns, the academic veterinary community could fail to prepare the next generation of veterinarians for faculty teaching and research positions as well as for ...
May 30, 2012 |
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Cattle parasite found throughout Australia, study finds
A parasite linked to dogs and responsible for an estimated $30 million loss to the national cattle industry each year is present throughout Australia, a University of Sydney study has revealed.
May 30, 2012 |
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Burmese cats to benefit from genetic test for newly discovered mutation
Burmese cats can inherit a muscle weakness, called Burmese hypokalaemia, which is caused by low levels of blood potassium.
May 24, 2012 |
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A new method detects traces of veterinary drugs in baby food
The quantities are very small, but in milk powder and in meat-based baby food, residues of drugs given to livestock were found. Researchers from the University of Almería (Spain) have developed a system ...
May 18, 2012 |
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Genetic safety in numbers, platypus study finds
(Phys.org) -- Platypuses on the Australian mainland and in Tasmania are fighting fit but those on small islands are at high risk of being wiped out from disease, according to a University of Sydney study.
May 18, 2012 |
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Double dip recession spells trouble for cats
Figures released today, and backed up by a recent University of Bristol study from the School of Veterinary Sciences, show an ever decreasing number of people coming forward to adopt cats, while the number of people needing ...
May 02, 2012 |
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A new insight into horse flu
The management of influenza outbreaks in horses will directly benefit from research by the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney.
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Orangutans sit still for heart ultrasound at zoo
(AP) -- The 9-year-old patient sits still, munching on popcorn and sipping grape juice while he gets an ultrasound of his heart.
Apr 20, 2012 |
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A nation of animal lovers?
A new study has estimated that over 260,000 cats and dogs entered the care of UK rescue organisations during 2009, the first full year since the onset of the UK recession.
Apr 03, 2012 |
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Australian study reveals unacceptable use of whips in racing
Evidence of the unacceptable use of whips in thoroughbred racing and the inability of stewards to adequately police Australian whip rules has been documented in University of Sydney research.
Mar 21, 2012 |
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Solution proposed to suffering caused by horse nosebands
(PhysOrg.com) -- Nosebands on horse bridles are being tightened so much in some equestrian competitions that horses are suffering stress, reduced blood flow in the area and ultimately even deformed nasal bones, ...
Feb 22, 2012 |
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Saltwater crocodile breeders to benefit from genome sequence
(PhysOrg.com) -- The genome sequence of the saltwater crocodile has been completed by an international collaboration of scientists, including researchers from the University of Sydney.
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Straight from the horse's mouth -- study reveals owners supplement choices
Horse owners are most likely to use their vet to guide the choice of nutritional supplements they feed their animal, but also rely heavily on recommendations from other riders, a unique study has revealed.
Jan 24, 2012 |
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For the dogs: Team performs open-heart canine surgeries
Plagued with a defective heart valve that caused fluid accumulation in his lungs, Leo was in need of serious medical help.
Jan 19, 2012 |
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Verandas and eggshell examination could improve hen welfare
The report by academics at the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences, funded by the Morrisons Farming Programme, examined health challenges facing the modern free-range laying hen and identified ...
Jan 19, 2012 |
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