Companion Animal Network Australia appoints first CEO
Animal welfare charity Companion Animal Network Australia (CAN) has appointed Trish Ennis as its first CEO. Formerly Animal Welfare League Australia (AWLA), Ennis joined the…
Precautions regarding Salmonella in bearded dragons
A recent salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons across the United States has prompted the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to offer advice…
Endangered marsupials released into the wild
Thirty-six dibblers, one of Australia’s rarest marsupials, were released into the wild at Dirk Hartog Island National Park. The dibblers, which were born at Perth…
Report on thoroughbred welfare welcomed
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Welfare Working Group (TAWWG) report has been welcomed by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA). The report, The Most Important Participant, was independently…
South Australia allows trading for all stores on Australia Day
The South Australian Government has announced exemptions allowing all stores to trade on Australia Day, regardless of their size or location. Paul Zahra, Australian Retail…
Vaccine against dog allergies on the horizon
Researchers have taken the first step towards developing a vaccine against dog allergies after identifying the molecules that caused immune reactions in people. Scientists at…