News: Veterinary Medicine

Hip, hip… neigh! Birthday time for the University’s oldest horses

Hip, hip… neigh! Birthday time for the University’s oldest horses at Roseworthy campus

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

Koala, Cleland

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 can rest standing up or lying down. Flickr/Cowboy Dave, CC BY-ND 2.0

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

Institute for Photonics & Advanced Sensing (IPAS) research using 3D printing for the Austofix wrist plate.

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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World rankings: veterinary science breaks into top 50

Our veterinary program

Veterinary science, taught at Roseworthy campus, is a stand-out result in a suite of impressive results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

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Industry tongue-tied over ethical horse treatment

Racehorse image

Equine experts have called for further investigation into tongue-ties and whether they help or harm racing horses.

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On call vets and students to patrol the Royal Adelaide Show

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences student Molly Oshiro

University of Adelaide vets and veterinary medicine students will provide 24/7 care to valuable show animals at the upcoming Royal Adelaide Show.

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Raising the baa: Animal science student wins global award

Animal science student Leesa-Joy Flanagan has won a major international award

Research into the growth, health and profitability of lambs has landed animal science student Leesa-Joy Flannigan a major international award.

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