News: Honours in Animal Science subtheme - Companion animal health
In vitro maturation of canine oocytes

Honours project: Determine the effects of different in vitro maturation (IVM) conditions on the developmental competence of canine oocytes.
Brown snake envenomation in cats: are two antivenom doses better than one?

Honours project: Help cats survive after brown snake poisoning.
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Cat sensitivity to the insecticide permethrin

Honours project: Why are cats so sensitive to the insecticide permethrin?
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Genetic survey: Why does my Pomeranian dog have a blue tongue?

Honours project: Investigate the prevalence of a defective gene in the Australian population of Pomeranian dogs.
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Prevalence of lungworm in cats in South Australia

Honours project: Undertake a survey to examine the prevalence of lungworm in cats in South Australia.
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Does anxiety in dogs affect heart function?

Honours project: Determine if there are links between anxiety in dogs and heart function.
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Assessment of animal therapies

Honours project: Conduct research into animal assisted interventions and activities in dogs and horses.
Efficacy of Trazodone to reduce anxiety in shelter dogs

Honours project: Study the efficacy of Trazodone as an anxiolytic in shelter dogs and an evaluation of possible haematological and biochemical changes.
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