News: School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding alumni receive top awards
Five outstanding University of Adelaide graduates have been recognised for their significant contributions to their professions and communities with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Student-led STEM research and technology on show
Emerging scientists showcase their research at Ingenuity, University of Adelaide’s annual interactive expo of STEM projects.
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Buying bats on eBay? Your health could be at risk
New research on the trade of exotic animals explores the public health risks and the impact on animal populations and forest ecosystems.
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Breakthrough AgTech to improve lamb meat quality
In the sheep meat industry, the amount of intramuscular fat is a key indicator of eating quality, but can be particularly difficult to measure in lamb carcases, which are not individually graded.. until now.
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How did sugar-eating birds co-evolve with plants that produce nectar?
Research led by the University of Adelaide has shown, for the first time, that the digestive systems of nectar-eating birds co-evolved with the nectar-composition in flowers.
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Even koalas need a virus PCR test
Animal scientists have refined a test to more accurately detect viruses in koalas.
New ARC grants to bring benefits to meat, hemp and mining industries
Almost $2 million in new funding is set to advance research into red meat, hemp and mining.
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Studying veterinary bioscience online at the University of Adelaide
Meet Christina, a University of Adelaide veterinary bioscience student studying remotely from Hong Kong.
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Survey: How do you interact with your cat?
Animal behaviour researchers want to hear from people who own a cat to learn more about our feline friends and how we interact with them.
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Snakes need to stretch, scientists say
Minimum enclosure sizes for snakes in captivity should enable them to stretch out fully, say animal welfare experts.
