Oklahoma's livestock industry at crossroads amid vet shortage
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Oklahoma's livestock industry at crossroads amid vet shortage

Oklahoma’s livestock industry is facing a critical shortage of rural veterinarians, with more than 80% of counties reporting inadequate veterinary coverage over the past five years. The gap is raising concerns about the future of animal agriculture in the state and the stability of rural economies.

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UCD’s Professor David Brayden Honoured with Sustainable Laboratory Certification
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UCD’s Professor David Brayden Honoured with Sustainable Laboratory Certification

Professor David Brayden has been awarded a prestigious Sustainable Laboratory Certification, recognizing his leadership in advancing environmentally responsible practices in scientific research. The certification was announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, as part of a nationwide initiative promoting sustainability in research environments.

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Koalas spend only 1% of their life on the ground – but it’s killing them
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Koalas spend only 1% of their life on the ground – but it’s killing them

Koalas are a nationally endangered and iconic species in Australia, yet their populations are rapidly declining due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and disease, and very little is known about the fine-scale movements of koalas – especially when they’re on the ground. New research reveals that koalas only spend around 10 minutes per day on the ground, but this ground-time is associated with two-thirds of recorded koala deaths.

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