Antimicrobial resistance in veterinary practice
“Ruin is the destination toward which all men rush, each pursuing his own best interest in a society that believes in the freedom of the commons. Freedom in a commons…
One Health Day, 3rd of Nov 2016
The inaugural International One Health Day will be on the 3rd of November. Pop over to the One Health Commission’s website to see what One Health events will be held…
Vets’ mental health crisis: Nembutal in the spotlight
Photo: Canberra vet Alison Taylor, with Charlie the lagotto, says vets need a supportive environment. Picture: Ray Strange The scourge of suicide is striking the veterinarian community more than any…
Watch peanut butter drone strikes that could save endangered ferrets – The Washington Post
We had shared a mention of this news a few months ago. Now check out the video of how different forms of technology can assist with bait delivery of the…
International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance Vienna, Austria • IMED • November 4 – 7, 2016
Since its inception, IMED has been a summit that unifies our approach to pathogens in the broadest ecological context. Drawing together human and veterinary health specialists, IMED serves as a…
The James Herriot centenary: a vet who changed his profession
PHOTO: James Herriot with his dogs CREDIT: JULIAN CALDER By: Pete Wedderburn 26 SEPTEMBER 2016 • 11:00AM It’s rare for one individual to affect an entire generation of a profession,…
Everyone needs this bloke on their character reference list #humour #vetjobs
Yes, I’ve been slack with juggling the blogs and hunting jobs for you all. Hopefully that will soon change with some time adjustments behind the scenes. In the meantime, to…
Free online course in One Health – University of Basel
An exciting free online course on One Health is currently on offer by the University of Basel. This course starts on the 7th of November and will hopefully serve as…
Chief veterinary officer appointed in New South Wales – ABC Rural
NSW COUNTRY HOUR SALLY BRYANT UPDATED TUE AUG 16 08:03:40 EST 2016 PHOTO: Christine Middlemiss has worked in the public and private sectors. A Scottish veterinarian with a background in sheep…
Caring For Sick And Dying Animals Can Cause Compassion Fatigue
Interesting read – I wonder about the real impact of the ‘good death’ mantra that vets often discuss with clients. To a stressed out, often sleep deprived and possibly a frustrated perfectionist veterinary professional…