The Use of Fecal Transplantation to Treat Canine Parvovirus Infection
Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection can cause high mortality in young dogs, especially if left untreated. The virus damages crypt cells of the intestinal microvilli, resulting…
Rare wild cats have arrived
A rare and unusual species of wild cat native to Africa can now be seen in Australia, with biosecurity officers playing a key role in…
Carnivore snacks debunk theory of turtles’ strict herbivore diet
A study has revealed the diet of green turtles is more complex than previously thought, providing insights which could influence conservation and management strategies. University…
Continuing increase in international participation
Numerous international trade visitors and extremely professional presentations – event organizer WZF (Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft Zoologischer Fachbetriebe GmbH) provides a very upbeat assessment of the Interzoo 2018:…
Communication key to addressing dog bite incidents in the community
Some people are better communicators than others and according to United States-based veterinary behaviourist, Dr Theresa DePorter, the same goes for dogs. Dr DePorter is…
Last biosecurity beagle on Aussie mainland retires after 63 (doggo) years of service
11th May 2018 – Today we celebrate the retirement of the last biosecurity beagle on mainland Australia, highlighting the successful 25-year history of beagles safeguarding…