News: Veterinary Medicine
‘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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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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Does your horse cough? Perhaps it has asthma

Could recent bushfires have increased respiratory distress in horses? Our researchers are investigating.
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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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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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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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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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Why don’t horses sit or lie down even while sleeping?

Horses have a amazing ability to be able to sleep standing up. But they do also sleep lying down. If you’re a horse, you need to be able to do both.
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