News: Animal Science
Snakes need to stretch, scientists say
Minimum enclosure sizes for snakes in captivity should enable them to stretch out fully, say animal welfare experts.
Lab report: COVID detector dogs start trials at Adelaide Airport
Six dogs have commenced research trials at Adelaide Airport to determine the feasibility of deploying dogs to detect COVID-19.
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COVID testing: Use a Labrador instead of a laboratory
Dogs are being trained to detect COVID-19. And it turns out they’re pretty good at it.
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Going viral: What happens in a virology lab?
Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors?
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How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?
Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.
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Virtual reality teaching students cattle handling skills safely
University of Adelaide students are learning animal handling skills using virtual technology.
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‘Vet tech’ degree to target emerging skills gap
The three-year Bachelor of Veterinary Technology at the University’s Roseworthy campus will train allied veterinary professionals.
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COVID-19 detector dog research and trials underway
14 dogs have begun their training as COVID-19 detector dogs.
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Scientists in the news this week: October 2020
‘What even is the economy?’ Citymag has published a three-part series on ‘how SA makes money and stuff’ featuring several University of Adelaide scientists and science graduates.
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New research to help koalas survive future bushfires
Scientists to study the clinical data of koalas injured in last summer’s devastating bushfires to give them the best possible chance of survival and recovery in future bushfires.
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