News: School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
What makes vets feel good at work?
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Researchers investigate the positive side of veterinary work and what brings vets pleasure in their job.
Scientists seek Pomeranian dogs to participate in new gene study
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Researchers are seeking Pomeranian and PomX dogs for a free and simple mouth swab to identify how widespread a defective gene is in the breed's Australian population.
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Lab report: COVID detector dogs start trials at Adelaide Airport
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Six dogs have commenced research trials at Adelaide Airport to determine the feasibility of deploying dogs to detect COVID-19.
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COVID testing: Use a Labrador instead of a laboratory
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Dogs are being trained to detect COVID-19. And it turns out they’re pretty good at it.
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Going viral: What happens in a virology lab?
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Virology labs help us learn all about viruses – but what goes on behind the pressurised doors?
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How are 'cute' social media videos encouraging the exotic pet trade?
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Researchers are concerned video sharing platforms could be contributing to the normalisation of exotic pets and encouraging the exotic pet trade.
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Roseworthy solar project powers up
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On its first day of full operation, the Roseworthy Solar Farm managed to offset nearly 90% of the connected campus electrical load.
Uni of Adelaide on the hunt for emerging scientific leaders
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The University of Adelaide is searching for two emerging scientific leaders for its prestigious Ramsay Fellowships.
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SA hub will help build resilience to drought
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New drought hub to undertake research, development, extension, adoption and commercialisation activities to improve drought resilience and preparedness on SA farms.
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Virtual reality teaching students cattle handling skills safely
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University of Adelaide students are learning animal handling skills using virtual technology.
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