News: Veterinary Medicine
Hip, hip… neigh! Birthday time for the University’s oldest horses
Roseworthy campus' oldest horses turned 28 and celebrated with carrot cake, party hats and lots of friends.
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Disease-free locals 'koalafy' as population protectors
Chlamydia-free koalas from Kangaroo Island may be needed to help save declining populations in other parts of Australia.
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Why don’t horses sit or lie down even while sleeping?
Horses have a amazing ability to be able to sleep standing up. But they do also sleep lying down. If you’re a horse, you need to be able to do both.
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On top of the world: Sciences research ranks high in ERA results
Science research at the University of Adelaide has reached new heights according to the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results released this week.
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Australia’s drought could be increasing Q fever risk, but there are ways we can protect ourselves
With several hundred cases diagnosed each year, Australia has one of the highest rates of Q fever worldwide.
World rankings: veterinary science breaks into top 50
Veterinary science, taught at Roseworthy campus, is a stand-out result in a suite of impressive results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Penalties for animal cruelty double in SA, but is this enough to stop animal abuse?
Australians are outraged when animal abuse punishments are seen to be inadequate.
Industry tongue-tied over ethical horse treatment
Equine experts have called for further investigation into tongue-ties and whether they help or harm racing horses.
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On call vets and students to patrol the Royal Adelaide Show
University of Adelaide vets and veterinary medicine students will provide 24/7 care to valuable show animals at the upcoming Royal Adelaide Show.
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Raising the baa: Animal science student wins global award
Research into the growth, health and profitability of lambs has landed animal science student Leesa-Joy Flannigan a major international award.
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