'Fight of your life': vet recounts trauma as report probes cost of whistleblowing


Dr Simpson became an accidental whistleblower, and grew isolated in her own workplace, after someone at the department in 2013 uploaded to its website a report she wrote - not meant to be public - documenting the appalling conditions for Australian animals on live export ships.



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Greencross under the weather, vet business and impairments to blame


Poor performance in its veterinary business and forewarned exceptional costs have drained Greencross' (ASX: GXL) profits in FY18. The pet product retailer and veterinary specialist realised $24.2 million worth of impairments across areas including projects, investments, store assets and provisions.


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How spending $89 now could help save your pet’s life later


TAFE SA is offering a new course to teach people basic first aid for pets, allowing them to immediately respond to illness or injury before taking their pet to the vet. The two-and-a-half hour sessions will cover a range of topics, including how to recognise pain, apply bandages and dressings and perform CPR.


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