$1m to fund new global award program to benefit veterinary profession

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The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) has announced the establishment of NAVC Gives, a transformative award program created to support and advance the veterinary profession and wellbeing...

Zoetis announces donation to support the mental health of Australia’s rural...

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Zoetis, the leading animal health business, has reached its goal of raising $100,000 for the Beyond Blue Support Service to support mental health initiatives and reduce...

New study reveals alarming gap in dogs’ heartworm prevention

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A US study has revealed a concerning finding: less than 40 per cent of dogs in the longitudinal Golden Retriever Lifetime Study were on preventive heartworm...

Dietary habits of Australia’s critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat revealed

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A Charles Sturt University researcher’s latest work is helping crack the code to save Australia’s critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat. Dr Hayley Stannard said using DNA...

EU trade talks a chance to raise the bar for animal...

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The RSPCA has called on Australian and European Union (EU) political leaders to ensure pending trade arrangements result in better animal welfare standards.    As the...

Study reveals surprising insights into dog sterilisation, obesity

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As researchers continue to delve into the effects—both negative and positive—of spaying and neutering dogs, data included in a recent scientific publication in the Journal...

Researchers find gene associated with longevity in golden retriever breed

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Golden retrievers are one of the most popular breeds of dogs. But research shows they have up to a 65 per cent chance of...

New WSAVA webinar series aims to improve non-clinical skills for vets

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With the importance of non-clinical skills, such as communication, leadership and management, increasingly recognised as essential to the sustainability of the veterinary profession, the World...

Dogs prefer food over toys, according to study

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Man's best friend is as treat-obsessed as we all thought. Nine out of 10 dogs chose food over toys in the first study of its kind, conducted by US...

Campaign launched to raise awareness about veterinary nurses/technicians

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The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), with support from VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA), has announced the launch of an international marketing campaign to raise awareness of and...