Animal Welfare

On International Dog Day, we’re seeing a fundamental change in how people think about animals. And anyone caring for dogs must understand it comes with profound responsibilities

The Australian Federal Court’s recent copyright judgment on footage filmed covertly could deter rights advocacy groups and undermine media freedom and public debate

People talk to their dogs a lot – but what many may not realise is dogs are communicating back, just not in our language

Linking existing biometric data has the potential to identify and prevent racehorse injuries before they become catastrophic

A new TV series explores the journey of dogs, but science is giving us new insights into how we can help our canine friends thrive

Despite recent on-screen incidents, Australia doesn’t have national legislation governing animal welfare in film and television, so how can we protect the animals that entertain us?

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

A new study finds that monitoring the behaviour of farmed fish using tags can provide scientists with important information – but it can also create welfare issues

New University of Melbourne research aims to develop a vaccine for Mycoplasma bovis mastitis - one of dairy’s major problems - using CRISPR technology.

Racehorse injuries are complex but can be prevented by appropriate practice for the horse and cautious monitoring by veterinarians aided by scanning technology