This Thursday Climate and Sustainability will be the focus of the VBG's virtual summit. Jeannet Kessels, our chair, will be interviewed by the keynote speaker and this will be followed by breakout groups to discuss climate action. Veterinary business owners and managers, please join us at VBG! Visit vbgsummit.ava.com.au to sign up.
Climate change poses multifaceted threats on migrating species. Recent research has shown that in response to a warming planet with earlier springs, migratory animals are adjusting the timing of essential life stages. Although these adjustments may be essential for keeping pace with resource availability, they may prove insufficient, as evidenced by population declines in many
Climate change poses multifaceted threats on migrating species. Recent research has shown that in response to a warming planet with earlier springs, migratory animals are adjusting the timing of essential life stages. Although these adjustments may be essential for keeping pace with resource availability, they may prove insufficient, as evidenced by population declines in many
Former Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Ron Glanville, warns of the increased likelihood of increased disease due to climate change. As example, he reminds us of the immediate disease concern with the novel coronavirus Covid-19, which was once only found in wild animals is now a human pandemic. Hendra virus is another example of an
Former Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Ron Glanville, warns of the increased likelihood of increased disease due to climate change. As example, he reminds us of the immediate disease concern with the novel coronavirus Covid-19, which was once only found in wild animals is now a human pandemic. Hendra virus is another example of an
In early September, eighteen former Chief Veterinary Officers wrote to Scott Morrison asking for a meeting to discuss climate policy. The government declined to meet, and further their written response was deemed unsatisfactory for its lack of ambition and science-backed targets. Thankyou to Dr. Andrew Turner for co-ordinating this response. The original CVO’s letter from
In early September, eighteen former Chief Veterinary Officers wrote to Scott Morrison asking for a meeting to discuss climate policy. The government declined to meet, and further their written response was deemed unsatisfactory for its lack of ambition and science-backed targets. Thankyou to Dr. Andrew Turner for co-ordinating this response. The original CVO's letter from
Angela Frimberger cares deeply about animal welfare and is a founding board member of the near year-old Veterinarians for Climate Action (AVEA). Angela and her husband, Antony Moore, run a rather special veterinary operation at Lake Innes near Port Macquarie in New South Wales – the clinic, Veterinary Oncology Consultants, is surrounded by land that
Angela Frimberger cares deeply about animal welfare and is a founding board member of the near year-old Veterinarians for Climate Action (AVEA). Angela and her husband, Antony Moore, run a rather special veterinary operation at Lake Innes near Port Macquarie in New South Wales – the clinic, Veterinary Oncology Consultants, is surrounded by land that
Scientific advice on climate change given to the PM by eignteen former chief Australian veterinary officers and biosecurity experts was referred to by Rob Oakeshott, former MP. He highlighted the contrast presented by the reasoned science in the open letter with the unreasonable, unscientific actions of the NSW National Party last week. In referring to the
