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VSBSA Accreditation of a facility as a Veterinary Hospital achievement
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Dear colleagues and friends,
It gives us great pleasure and excitement to announce that the Equine and Production Animal Health Centre has joined our counterparts in the Companion Animal Health Centre in successfully gaining Accreditation as a Hospital with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.
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Why are dogs scared of the vet and what can I do to help?
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Investigating the bark side of veterinary care is ruff (I shih tzu not!)
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Update on equine services
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24/7 services at the Equine Health and Performance Centre will recommence from 22 January.
How to enjoy a safe and enjoyable beach walk with your dog this summer
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University of Adelaide animal behaviour expert Petra Edwards shares her top six tips for walking your dog on the beach.
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Changes to companion animal service opening hours
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Changes to our companion animal services from Monday December 20.
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What makes vets feel good at work?
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Researchers investigate the positive side of veterinary work and what brings vets pleasure in their job.
Scientists seek Pomeranian dogs for new gene study
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Researchers are seeking Pomeranian and PomX dogs for a free and simple mouth swab to identify how widespread a defective gene is in the breed's Australian population.
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August is International Dental Month for Horses
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Did you know horses have 36 teeth and up to four wolf teeth?
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A message to our valued clients regarding Coronavirus
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Updated: Read this before bringing your pet to the clinic.
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