Vet Practice

15/02/2025

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03/02/2025

Report recognises critical role of veterinarians in Australia’s food supply chain https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/report-recognises-critical-role-of-veterinarians-in-australias-food-supply-chain/
Proof that vets really are essential workers.

The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has welcomed the release of the Jobs and Skills Australia report ‘An Essential Ingredient: The Food Supply Chain Workforce’ which highlights the critical role of veterinarians in Australia’s food supply chain. “Veterinarians are essential to the he...

31/01/2025

Research reveals bill to recover Australia's threatened species https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/research-reveals-bill-to-recover-australias-threatened-species/
"This huge cost—which is 25 per cent of GDP—shows the scale of the challenge."

The full cost of recovering all of Australia’s threatened animals and plants has been calculated for the first time.  Research led by the University of Queensland and CSIRO—and published in Nature Ecology and Evolution—has estimated the annual cost to fully restore populations of 1657 threate...

30/01/2025

Government program expands to attract vets to regional NSW https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/government-program-expands-to-attract-vets-to-regional-nsw/
Very welcome news indeed!

The Minns Government is acting on its commitment to attract veterinarians to regional NSW with an expansion of the highly successful Welcome Experience program that has helped hundreds of essential workers make the move to the bush. Launched in June 2023, The Welcome Experience has helped some 843...

29/01/2025

Dentistry for pets https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/dentistry-for-pets/
The booming business of specialist pet dentistry.

Dental procedures are becoming an ever more important part of general vet practice but there’s still a vital role for referral hospitals like Sydney Pet Dentistry. By Kerryn Ramsey Animal dental disease is being increasingly treated in general veterinary practice. Scaling, polishing and extraction...

26/01/2025

Federal election a referendum on animal cruelty as live sheep export takes centre stage https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/federal-election-a-referendum-on-animal-cruelty-as-live-sheep-export-takes-centre-stage/
Will you vote for kindness?

A powerful coalition of leading animal protection organisations, led by WA-based not-for-profit Stop Live Exports, has declared this federal election as a referendum on animal cruelty as live sheep exports emerge as a key issue. The groups have unveiled a national campaign ‘Keep The Sheep Here,’...

24/01/2025

Link revealed between owner demographics and canine nutrition https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/link-revealed-between-owner-demographics-and-canine-nutrition/
"We found that owner demographics play a much more important role in the selection of dog diets than previously thought."

A new study in the US has revealed that the reasons owners choose certain diets for their dogs can vary widely, with owner age making a bigger difference than income or education level. The study was a collaboration between the Dog Aging Project (DAP) at Texas A&M University and investigators at Vir...

24/01/2025

Researchers develop tools to help dog owners manage pet obesity https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/researchers-develop-tools-to-help-dog-owners-manage-pet-obesity/
The project combines behavioural science with practical tools and has shown promising results in early testing.

Researchers in England have developed a health pack to help owners manage their dogs’ weight.  The pack, developed by a team at the University of Sheffield—and described in Frontiers in Veterinary Science—is based on previous research and focuses on supporting owners to adopt healthier habi...

23/01/2025

Recruiting veterinary staff with targeted job advertisements https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/recruiting-veterinary-staff/
How to write job ads that stand out from the rest.

A targeted job ad that showcases what makes your workplace unique can help your practice stand out in a competitive job market and attract top talent. By Angela Tufvesson It’s no secret that recruiting staff is often hard going for veterinary practices across the country. According to the Australi...

20/01/2025

When do dogs enter old age? New study provides answers https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/when-do-dogs-enter-old-age-new-study-provides-answers/
Not necessarily when you think.

A new study from the UK has pinpointed the average age when dogs are considered by vets to be in ‘old age’, providing insights that can help owners prepare for their pets’ senior years. The research by a team at the University of Liverpool—and published in the Journal of Small Animal Practic...

20/01/2025

Drug-resistant hookworms put pets and people at risk https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/drug-resistant-hookworms-put-pets-and-people-at-risk/
"The era of effortless parasite control may be coming to an end."

Canine hookworms are becoming increasingly resistant to drugs across Australia, according to new research. Scientists at The University of Queensland and The University of Sydney have identified widespread resistance to benzimidazole-based dewormers which are commonly used to treat gastrointestinal....

17/01/2025

Dogs demonstrate ability to match voices to familiar humans https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/dogs-demonstrate-ability-to-match-voices-to-familiar-humans/
Perhaps all you dog owners out there intuited this?

Researchers in Hungary have designed an experiment to investigate whether dogs can recognise their owners based on pre-recorded speech. The results provide the first evidence that dogs are capable of voice-based individual-level recognition of humans. The study by a team at the ELTE Department of Et...

17/01/2025

Leadership in the veterinary profession with Dr Dave Nichol https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/leadership-in-the-veterinary-profession/
Leadership expert Dr Dave Nicol gives the lowdown on what makes a great leader.



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Great leadership and running a successful vet practice are intrinsically intertwined. Here’s why you can’t afford to drop the ball. By Tracey Porter Thinking and acting strategically isn’t always a top priority for veterinary health professionals battling toxic work environments, poor culture ...

15/01/2025

Hooked https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/hooked/
Waxing lyrical on the joys of fly-fishing.

Not only is it an art form and a type of mindfulness, but fly-fishing takes Dr Ashley Kai of Leopold Pet Hospital in Victoria to some of the most beautiful places in the world. “The difference between fly-fishing and other types of fishing is a matter of weight. The fly weighs basically nothing an...

14/01/2025

Veheri launches teleradiology platform for small animal, equine and exotic vets https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/veheri-launches-teleradiology-platform-for-small-animal-equine-and-exotic-vets/
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Veheri, a and platform in veterinary diagnostic imaging, has launched Veheri , offering vets a full and reporting service with access to smart tools. With the launch of their new teleradiology reporting service, Veheri promises the....

13/01/2025

Greens launch plan to put animal welfare back on the national agenda https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/greens-launch-plan-to-put-animal-welfare-back-on-the-national-agenda/
An excellent reason to vote for the Greens. A party that actually acknowledges animals are sentient beings and is committed to enshrining in legislation that they should be treated as such.

Senator Mehreen Faruqi, deputy leader of the Australian Greens and spokesperson for animal welfare, recently unveiled the Greens’ animal welfare election platform.  Establishing national animal welfare laws, restricting political donations from the racing and gambling industries, shutting down co...

11/01/2025

Sugar solution matches antibiotics in treating cow infections https://www.vetpracticemag.com.au/sugar-solution-matches-antibiotics-in-treating-cow-infections/
This could be a game changer.

A concentrated sugar solution could be just as effective as antibiotics at treating a common infection in dairy cows, according to a new study led by US researchers.  The discovery—published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science—has the potential to reduce reliance on antibiotics and ultimately he...