News: School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
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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Students claim high-steaks judging competition
Agriculture, animal science and vet students perform a cut above the rest at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging conference.
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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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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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On top of the world: Sciences research ranks high in ERA results
Science research at the University of Adelaide has reached new heights according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results released this week.
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Australia’s drought could be increasing Q fever risk, but there are ways we can protect ourselves
With several hundred cases diagnosed each year, Australia has one of the highest rates of Q fever worldwide.
