News: animal science + Animal Science
Science communicators boost the visibility of Uni of Adelaide research
Six University of Adelaide scientists have each won the inaugural Science Communication Prize for increasing the visibility of the University’s scientific research and capabilities, while boosting the profile and accessibility of their own work.
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Why are dogs scared of the vet and what can I do to help?
Investigating the bark side of veterinary care is ruff (I shih tzu not!) – Dr Petra Edwards tells us why dogs fear the vet and how pet owners can make this experience more paw-sitive for everyone.
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The journey from James Herriot wannabe to research superstar
From the wise old age of four Alex Whittaker dreamt of becoming the female version of British TV veterinarian James Herriot.
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Even accidents provide opportunity
Sam Franklin wanted to be a vet from a very young age, not an academic. She ended up being both.
New director for SA Drought Hub
The South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has announced the appointment of the University of Adelaide’s Dr Stephen Lee as its Director.
Fishing for solutions to the plastic problem
More than 35 percent of fish caught in the waters off southern Australia contain microplastics, and the problem is worse in SA - but many people in the fishing industry aren’t aware that we even have an ocean plastic problem.
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Buying bats on eBay? Your health could be at risk
New research on the trade of exotic animals explores the public health risks and the impact on animal populations and forest ecosystems.
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Breakthrough AgTech to improve lamb meat quality
In the sheep meat industry, the amount of intramuscular fat is a key indicator of eating quality, but can be particularly difficult to measure in lamb carcases, which are not individually graded.. until now.
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How did sugar-eating birds co-evolve with plants that produce nectar?
Research led by the University of Adelaide has shown, for the first time, that the digestive systems of nectar-eating birds co-evolved with the nectar-composition in flowers.
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Even koalas need a virus PCR test
Animal scientists have refined a test to more accurately detect viruses in koalas.
