News: Animal Science News
Getting down to business - Vets set for real world practice with new elective
New program set to teach future veterinarians key business and entrepreneurship skills
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Podcast: Koalafications for becoming a zookeeper
Animal science graduate Michelle Birkett talks about her dream job as a zookeeper in Sarah Holloway’s latest ‘Seize the Yay’ podcast.
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Restrained or unrestrained – Dogs travelling in cars set for a ‘ruff’ ride
Researchers call for compulsory testing of in-car dog restraints and better education about the dangers of having pets loose in your car.
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It’s common for dogs to be scared of going to the vet
A new study finds up to 40 per cent of owners report their pet dogs are scared while being examined by a vet.
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Spaghetti and mud pies scoop 3-Minute Thesis final
The depth and diversity of research student projects in the Faculty of Sciences was once again on display at this week's final of the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.
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Vet nurses vs vet techs - What’s the difference?
Could veterinary technicians help alleviate pressure and make a vet's job easier?
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Hip, hip… neigh! Birthday time for the University’s oldest horses
Roseworthy campus' oldest horses turned 28 and celebrated with carrot cake, party hats and lots of friends.
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New ‘vet tech’ degree to target emerging skills gap
A new three-year Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at the University’s Roseworthy campus will train ‘paraveterinary’ health care specialists.
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Moo-ve over methane... Scientists show we can breed cattle that produce less gassy emissions
Animal scientists have found the genetics of a cow strongly influence the composition of their gut and how much methane they produce.
Disease-free locals 'koalafy' as population protectors
Chlamydia-free koalas from Kangaroo Island may be needed to help save declining populations in other parts of Australia.
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