Why can’t I vaccinate my rabbit against Myxomatosis?
The myxoma virus which causes myxomatosis is now widespread across the Australian environment which places domestic rabbits at risk of...
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What do I need to know about my guinea pigs’ health?
Many of the common health problems seen in pet guinea pigs are preventable by good husbandry and feeding practices. Monitoring... -
Is it safe to have a cat around my children? What diseases can children catch from a cat?
Most cats tolerate children well, however always be cautious and avoid leaving your children alone with any animals. Even if your cat is... -
Do flying foxes pose a disease risk to my dog?
There are two viral diseases affecting bats that can also infect dogs. These are Hendra virus and Lyssavirus. There have... -
What is cat flu and how is it managed?
Cat flu is a general term for a highly contagious upper airway disease that affects cats and kittens. This disease... -
What are Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and Feline Leukaemia (FeLV) and how do I protect my cat from them?
There are a number of feline viruses in Australia which can cause illness in cats. In addition to the three... -
What is ringworm and how do I know if my companion animal has it?
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin and hair. Ringworm spreads rapidly, and is zoonotic which means that it... -
What are common health problems in rabbits?
The following is a list of the most common ailments and diseases that can affect your rabbit. It’s very important... -
What is myxomatosis and how do I protect my rabbit from it?
Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, a poxvirus spread between rabbits by close contact and biting insects such as... -
What is rabbit calicivirus and how do I protect my rabbit from rabbit haemorrhagic disease?
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD) is caused by the rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV), a type of calicivirus which is fatal... -
Can the risk of free-range poultry contracting bird flu be managed?
‘Bird flu’ is the common name for avian influenza (AI). It is a highly contagious virus and potentially zoonotic disease... -
Can layer hen mortality, pests, parasites, disease and predation be managed in non-cage systems?
Mortality The main welfare risks in cage-free systems are the transmission of infectious diseases and severe feather pecking, both of... -
What animal welfare issues are associated with bird flu?
Avian influenza (AI), commonly called bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease of birds worldwide. The virus is spread... -
What is mastitis in dairy cows?
Mastitis is an infection that causes inflammation of a cow’s udder. It is caused by bacteria or by injury, and... -
Why do dairy cows become lame?
Foot lameness is a common problem in dairy farming and not unusual in wet conditions. It can be caused by... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on the release of Cyprinid herpesvirus to kill carp?
In late 2016, the Australian Government commissioned a two-year research and planning process to determine the feasibility of using a... -
What is Toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection (acquired from animals) caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii). It is thought... -
What is pigeon rotavirus and what should be done to stop it spreading in racing pigeons?
Pigeon rotavirus causes a highly infectious and fatal disease. The virus was first detected in racing pigeons in Western Australia... -
How can I take care of my horse with Queensland Itch?
You should suspect that your horse has ‘Queensland Itch’ if it develops a reoccurring, itchy skin condition every summer and... -
How do I keep my horse healthy?
To answer this question we first need to know how a healthy horse looks and behaves. What are the signs...