Preparedness for Avian Influenza – Exercise Volare Oct 2024
Australia is the last continent on earth to be affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. It has been responsible for the deaths of an estimated 280 million birds around the …
Rethink intravenous flushes
Reduced availability of IV fluids is having impacts in veterinary and human health. This may be the time to rethink how IV flushes are often prepared in veterinary practice. The …
HPAI in Australia 22 May 2024
Yesterday Australian was the only continent free of the current strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Today, unfortunately, a poultry farm in Victoria is awaiting confirmation of the strain of …
WSAVA 2024 Guidelines for vaccination of dogs and cats
The latest version of the WSAVA Guidelines for vaccination of dogs and cats provides peer-reviewed advice for practitioners in helping to reduce the incidence of preventable, infectious diseases. Some of …
HPAI in cattle and cats and humans in the USA
The last couple of weeks have been abuzz with reports of cattle contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in the USA. So far, six states have reported dairy cattle …
Feline Vaccination Shortage Australia
Feline vaccinations are in short supply as a consequence of COVID19 global supply problems. Veterinary Feline specialists from have developed recommendations for vaccination schedules of kittens and adult cats. This …
Dry, cracked skin? No thank you.
As soon as the weather cools down, those of us who wash our hands frequently can be affected by dry skin which can quickly become cracked and painful. Using alcohol-based …
What is the significance of the veterinary caduceus?
The veterinary professions caduceus is a symbol from Greek mythology which has a special significance for The Clean Vet. The symbol depicts the letter ‘V” on a staff with a …