Most emerging infectious diseases of humans come from animals. International health agencies monitor these diseases, but they do so only for humans and livestock, not for companion dogs and cats. A new study recommends a ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 12, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Genes in the tumours of Devil Facial Tumour Disease gradually 'switch off' over time, say researchers at the University of Sydney.
Plants & Animals
Nov 7, 2012
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Rabies is now present only 350 kilometres from northern Australia, closer than the distance from Sydney to Dubbo.
Ecology
Sep 28, 2012
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A virtual reality cow, invented by a University of Bristol graduate, will soon be used to educate future vets around the world.
Other
Sep 25, 2012
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(Phys.org)—The outlook for Tasmanian devils appears even worse following breakthrough research by the University of Sydney published in PLoS One, today.
Plants & Animals
Aug 31, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- Aspects of a horse training method made famous by Monty Roberts, author of the The Man Who Listens to Horses, have been called into question by research at the University of Sydney.
Plants & Animals
Jul 13, 2012
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Diagnosis is key to the control and prevention of endemic livestock diseases in developing regions. New research has found the use of a low-cost diagnostic decision support tool could lead to the improvement in clinical practice ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 12, 2012
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A study by the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences has been used to launch an RSPCA campaign called ‘Hay Fever,’ to highlight the fact many owners do not know what food is best for their rabbits.
Plants & Animals
Jun 26, 2012
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(Phys.org) -- The degree of genetic difference to a tumor is not a factor in Tasmanian devils contracting the facial tumor disease, according to research led by the University of Sydney.
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2012
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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.
Plants & Animals
May 30, 2012
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