Stuart Winthrope

Stuart Winthrope

Communications Coordinator, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences

Sciences & Technology

When money means a life or death choice for our dogs

New research finds many family pets are euthanised for economic reasons, when treatment is possible, but costs are too high

Environment

Using tech to save wine from bushfire smoke

Wine vintages can be ruined by smoke contamination from nearby bushfires, but new digital agriculture tools could help both large and small winemakers reduce the damage

Sciences & Technology

The invasive fungus threatening Earth’s biodiversity

An invasive species of fungus is responsible for one of the greatest documented losses of vertebrate biodiversity and we’re running out of time and money to come up with a sustainable solution

Health & Medicine

Making the link between family violence and animal abuse

Sometimes it’s the vet who is the first medical professional to see the signs of family violence

Environment

The changing disease climate

As climate change gives previously-obscure tropical diseases new opportunities to spread, veterinary epidemiologists are watching patterns in animal disease to help prepare for the future

Sciences & Technology

Measuring deliciousness

Our responses to food are more unconscious than you might think, but new technology can really tell what you like and dislike

Sciences & Technology

Close to the bone: The case for remodelling racehorse training

A change to racehorse training schedules could be the key to reducing injuries on the track