Vet Practice

20/12/2024

Zoetis donates $100,000 to support vet mental health https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/zoetis-donates-100000-to-support-vet-mental-health/
So generous!

Zoetis has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service to support mental health initiatives and reduce stigma around mental illness in the veterinary industry. Zoetis started partnering with Beyond Blue in 2016, and since then, has raised $900,000 for the charity by dona...

20/12/2024

AWLQ launches their xmas adoption campaign https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/awlq-launches-their-xmas-adoption-campaign/
AWLQ is aiming to find loving homes for nearly 200 animals in time for the holidays. Maybe yours is one of them?

This Christmas, Animal Welfare League Queensland invites the community to be a hero for animals in need through its ‘Be the reason they find home this Christmas’ adoption campaign, running from 16 to 24 December. AWLQ is aiming to find loving homes for nearly 200 animals in time for the holidays...

18/12/2024

Wagga Wagga Veterinary Hospital is destination workplace https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/wagga-wagga-veterinary-hospital-is-destination-workplace/
What it takes to be an award-winning veterinary practice.

The award-winning Wagga Wagga Veterinary Hospital has its own way of doing business. By Kerryn Ramsey Wagga Wagga Veterinary Hospital (WWVH) in the Riverina region of NSW is a large, full-service business that does things a little differently. In August this year, the practice won Business of the Ye...

16/12/2024

New map shows where koalas are at most risk https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/new-map-shows-where-koalas-are-at-most-risk/
"If we want to see koalas in generations to come, we need to act now."

A first-of-its-kind map created by a team of scientists at the University of Sydney shows that the genetic diversity of koala populations is in decline across Australia, putting the iconic marsupial at increased risk of extinction. The study, published in Ecological Applications, was carried out b...

14/12/2024

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13/12/2024

Indigenous elders, farmers and veterinarians unite across the NT to spotlight climate change impacts https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/indigenous-elders-farmers-and-veterinarians-unite-across-the-nt-to-spotlight-climate-change-impacts/
Hot off the press!

12/12/2024

Backyard chickens in Australia perceived as companion animals and food source, interviews reveal https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/backyard-chickens-in-australia-perceived-as-companion-animals-and-food-source-interviews-reveal/
Anyone who's had chooks will relate to these findings.

New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that owners see their chooks as a blend between pet and livestock as well as a trustworthy source of produce. “Our research indicated that backyard chickens are seen as both companion animals and as a source of food, falling within a hybrid s**c...

10/12/2024

CANA urges Aussies to adopt or foster a pet this Christmas https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/cana-urges-aussies-to-adopt-or-foster-a-pet-this-christmas/
A call-out to animal lovers

With a steady rise in pet surrenders, national animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia is urging Australians to adopt or foster this festive season to provide much-needed relief to animal shelters and give animals the gift of a home. “Animal shelters need help over the holiday pe...

09/12/2024

Mentoring in the veterinary profession https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/mentoring-in-the-veterinary-profession/
The role of informal and formal mentoring programs.

Mentoring could be part of the solution to Australia’s veterinary mental health crisis. But as the profession continues to shift toward formal mentorship programs, at-risk veterinarians still need support to maximise informal mentoring opportunities. By Shane Conroy While high levels of financial ...

06/12/2024

Blow away https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/blow-away-2/
"Playing the flute—and music in general—is a great way to de-stress from the pressure of being a vet."

The warm, subtle tones of the flute come to life when Dr Danielle Wille of Allambie Vet in NSW plays as part of a symphonic wind ensemble. “I play flute in the Northern Beaches Symphonic Wind Ensemble. We perform four or five concerts each year, supported by some younger bands. There’s usually a...

05/12/2024

Shade improves cattle welfare and growth https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/shade-improves-cattle-welfare-and-growth/
On a hot day, is this really so surprising?

The heftiest and happiest cattle this summer will be those kept in the shade, according to new research out of Murdoch University. A significant study led by Associate Professor David Miller, from Murdoch University’s School of Agricultural Sciences, has been undertaken investigating the welfare a...

05/12/2024

Collaboration establishes international community of practice for the ethical use of animals in sport https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/collaboration-establishes-international-community-of-practice-for-the-ethical-use-of-animals-in-sport/
Such a wonderful initiative for animals in sport. Let's hope it translates into real improvements in their welfare.

Nottingham Veterinary School (SVMS) recently hosted a meeting sponsored by World Horse Welfare (WHW) and the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) which was organised as part of an ongoing collaboration between SVMS and Melbourne Veterinary School, aimed at engaging stakeholders in building an Int...

01/12/2024

Melbourne university receives donation to support avian conservation https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/melbourne-university-receives-donation-to-support-avian-conservation/
Funding the important work of saving our birds.

The University of Melbourne has announced a $1.5m donation from the Colossal Foundation to support Australian avian conservation genomics. The donation will drive the development of an advanced genomics toolkit that will spearhead new approaches to the conservation of bird species in Australia and a...

29/11/2024

Royal Canin convenes meeting to tackle unethical breeding and extreme conformation of cats and dogs https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/royal-canin-convenes-meeting-to-tackle-unethical-breeding-and-extreme-conformation-of-cats-and-dogs/
Tackling the ever-growing problem of unethical breeding and extreme conformation for cats and dogs.

For the very first time, Royal Canin has brought together five prominent organisations to tackle the unethical breeding and extreme conformation of cats and dogs. The roundtable event, which took place recently in Brussels, focused on the attending organisations’ commitment to develop and implemen...

28/11/2024

Recipients of the 2024 Credabl Helping Hand Grants announced https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/recipients-of-the-2024-credabl-helping-hand-grants-announced/
Congratulations to the winning veterinary practices.

Specialist medical lender Credabl is thrilled to reveal the five recipients of the 2024 Credabl Helping Hand Grants, after receiving over 350 heartfelt applications and nominations from vet, dental and medical practices, and the healthcare community.  On the judging panel were Dr Patrick Aouad (con...

28/11/2024

Pain relief for pets https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/pain-relief-for-pets/
Meet the faces behind the animal pain clinic committed to stopping the hurt.

The Sydney Animal Pain Clinic is committed to stopping the hurt and improving the quality of life for its patients. By Frank Leggett The whole aim of pain management, particularly with acute or chronic pain, is to improve the quality of life of the sufferer. While human pain clinics have been around...

25/11/2024

AVA proposes five key priorities for upcoming federal election https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/ava-proposes-five-key-priorities-for-upcoming-federal-election/
Let's hope whichever government we end up with at next year's federal election, it takes these priorities of the AVA seriously.

In the lead up to the 2025 federal election, the Australian Veterinary Association has named five key priorities for investment and support to ensure the sustainability, resilience, and growth of Australia’s veterinary sector. In their essential role safeguarding animal health, veterinarians suppo...

25/11/2024

Kerry Martin crowned only Australian winner in international pet photography awards https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/kerry-martin-crowned-only-australian-winner-in-international-pet-photography-awards/
Congratulations!

Pet photographer Kerry Martin of Puppy Tales has been named the only Australian winner in the prestigious International Pet Photography Awards (IPPA), the world’s largest pet photography competition. In its sixth year, the competition attracted 3621 entries from 41 different countries. Martin won ...