News: Honours in Animal Science subtheme - Companion animal health
How does scent work impact dog management and behaviour?
Honours project: Build on the successful COVID detector dog program to explore how 'scent work' impacts dog management and behaviour.
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Management of cats in local councils of Australia
Honours project: Help develop better policies for the management of cats in Australia.
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Muscular anatomy of rabbits and hares
Honours project: Hopping versus running - study the comparative muscular architecture and biomechanics of rabbits and hares.
In vitro maturation of canine oocytes
Honours project: Determine the effects of different in vitro maturation (IVM) conditions on the developmental competence of canine oocytes.
Cat sensitivity to the insecticide permethrin
Honours project: Why are cats so sensitive to the insecticide permethrin?
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Genetic survey: Why does my Pomeranian dog have a blue tongue?
Honours project: Investigate the prevalence of a defective gene in the Australian population of Pomeranian dogs.
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Prevalence of lungworm in cats in South Australia
Honours project: Undertake a survey to examine the prevalence of lungworm in cats in South Australia.
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Assessment of animal therapies
Honours project: Conduct research into animal assisted interventions and activities in dogs and horses.