RSPCA seeking community input on cat management


Managing free-roaming domestic cats is a complex problem with no easy solution, and it’s a challenge being faced by many individuals and organisations around Australia.



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Using Antibiotics Responsibly, Part 1: The Veterinarian’s Valuable Role


When we do need to use antibiotics, we know that we need to use them responsibly (in both animals and people) to help keep them effective and available for decades to come. What are some of the steps to help make this happen? In caring for cattle, responsible use of antibiotics involves many things and people, but there’s one person who should continue to be part of these decisions — a veterinarian.


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Dogs help in breast carcinoma research


Cancer of the mammary glands in dogs is very similar to human breast carcinoma. For this reason, treatment methods from human medicine are often used for dogs. Conversely, scientific knowledge gained from canine mammary tumors may also be important to human medicine. Researchers were able to show how similar these tumors are in both dogs and humans.


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Johne’s disease in cattle: Transitional arrangements end 30 June 2017


Cattle producers across Australia are being urged to implement an on-farm biosecurity plan by 30 June 2017 in order to take up the Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) or maintain their current score.


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Overcoming immune suppression to fight against bovine leukemia


A newly developed antibody drug reactivates suppressed immune cells, decreasing the bovine leukemia virus (BLV) counts in an infected cow. The antibody could be applied to treat a variety of intractable infectious diseases in cows.


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Samurai armor for cats and dogs turns Rover into a ronin


Bring out your pet's inner warrior with a suit of samurai armor designed to fit our furry friends.


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