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Work-related biographical 'stuff'

After completing veterinary science at the University of Sydney (1976), I worked in a private mixed practice in the Hunter Valley, as a District Veterinarian in various parts of northern and north western NSW (Coonamble/Walgett, Glen Innes/Inverell, and Armidale), a veterinary pathologist for 10 years at the Regional Veterinary Laboratory at Armidale, as a research fellow/PhD student at the University of New England, before commencing my current job, based in Armidale NSW, in 1997. While at the vet lab, I completed my Australian College of Veterinary Scientists membership exams (epidemiology). An interest in endoparasite control has been a continuing thread (so to speak) through my working life. (Removed from 'About' section of WordPress blog 21/8/09)

 

BARBERS POLE DIPSTICK TEST TRAINING | DIY FWEC | Sundry and various

TO: WormMail list (recip. undisclosed)   bcc Various   wormmail 20091112


In previous WormMails I have updated you on what is happening with the Haemonchus Dipstick Test (HDT), developed by CSIRO scientists Drs Colditz and Lejambre and others.

The kit has been commercialised by related companies Merial and Ancare. Both companies are running training days (half days actually) for prospective users of the Merial or Ancare branded kits.

Here is some information from Matt Stinson of Merial (below).

Ancare is also running training days (eg Dr Mark Doherty of Ancare this afternoon at the Guyra Bowling Club(?) (see previous WormMail on the "Worms, Wool and Wrinkles" day).

For for further information contact Merial or Ancare or your reseller.  Ancare contacts: Matt Falconer  0428 291 805 or Mark Doherty 1800 001 973

Steve Love     (Cassie/Julie/Doug: FYI. And adjunct to Faaecal worm egg counting )

BARBERS POLE DIPSTICK TEST TRAINING

Please find attached invitation for the Haemonchus Dipstick Test Training days for various locations across the Northern Tablelands.

If you wish to attend please RSVP to me by Tuesday 17th November 2009.  Training days for graziers in the Inverell & Tamworth districts is currently being organised.

<<Dipstick Test Invite Email Invite 09.doc>>

If you have any queries please contact me on 0427 437 398 or email matthew.stinson@merial.com

Feel free to pass on to any sheep graziers who might find this of interest.

Regards,

Matthew Stinson
Territory Manager
Merial Australia Pty Ltd

PO Box 2449, Toowoomba  QLD  4350
T: 0427 437 398   |   F: 07 4632 0381
E: matthew.stinson@merial.com

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DIY FWEC

More and people are learning to do their own faecal worm egg counts.   See the Profarm website for info on upcoming courses. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/profarm/courses/livestock/faecal-egg-counts

We just completed one yesterday at Tamworth.   More are planned, for Tamworth and EMAI/Camden.

Another option is the FECPAK system, for which Veterinary Health Research is the Australian distributor. See their website: http://www.vhr.com.au


Dr Boray comes of age

Dr Joe Boray, international expert on veterinary parasitology, especially liver fluke, turned 83 recently. He is still successfully completing stages of his life-cycle.

Pedigree Matchmaker


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Steve Semple (pictured on right), Livestock Research Officer, from Orange Agricultural Institute, appeared on the ABC's The New Inventors in October to present 'Pedigree Matchmaker', an electronic system which can determine with a considerable degree of accuracy which lamb belongs to which ewe. Steve and his Sheep CRC colleague Mark Mortimer won the award on the night, and are now in the running to appear in the grand final in November.


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New phone network in NZ

Link to videoclip sent to me by a NZ colleague   "Got a wee funny for you to see – this is an advert for our new ph network in kiwiland…  I think you will enjoy it – esp if you have ever seen an episode of flight of the concords…."




'Father of Wi-Fi' awarded PM science prize › News in Science (ABC Science)

http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2009/10/28/2726708.htm
 

AM - Fibre boost to immune system 29/10/2009

http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2009/s2727183.htm


Baby food also a natural remedy for worms

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Regards

Steve

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