Horse owners launch $53 million class action against Hendra vaccine maker Zoetis


Horse owners have launched a $53 million law suit against the pharmaceutical company responsible for developing the Hendra vaccine. The owners, from New South Wales and Queensland, are claiming that Zoetis Australia PTY LTD did not provide adequate warnings about the potential side effects of the vaccine on their horses.



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Measuring animal intelligence


We love our pets -- often so much it's easy to be convinced they're lost in profound, important thought. So, just what ARE they thinking? We asked our resident animal lover Martha Teichner to investigate:


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ILF2 and ILF3 are autoantigens in canine systemic autoimmune disease


Dogs can spontaneously develop complex systemic autoimmune disorders, with similarities to human autoimmune disease. Autoantibodies directed at self-antigens are a key feature of these autoimmune diseases.


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GALLERY | Sydney opens its first high-tech oncology unit for pets


North Ryde's Small Animal Specialist Hospital, or SASH, officially launched Sydney's first high-tech oncology facility for pets last Friday, which will service patients across Australia.


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Dogs with noise sensitivity should be routinely assessed for pain by vets


Dogs which show fear or anxiety when faced with loud or sudden noises should be routinely assessed for pain by veterinarians, according to new research. Researchers believe that pain, which could be undiagnosed, could be exacerbated when a noise makes the dogs tense up or 'start', putting extra stress on muscles or joints which are already inflamed leading to and associated with a loud or startling noise.


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Aging kangaroo to get cryotherapy treatment for arthritis


An aging kangaroo who calls the Bronx Zoo home is receiving cryotherapy treatment for arthritis. The treatment is a high-tech alternative to ice baths that humans have used for years.


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