AIM To describe the pattern of non-intentional farm-related fatalities in Australia for 2003-2006 and examine trends. METHODS Data from the National Coroners Information System were analysed to define all non-intentional farm injury fatalities for the period. RESULTS The incidence of farm fatalities has declined by 44% over the past 20 years from an average of 146 deaths per year to 82 deat...

Aquaculture of the geoduck, Panopea generosaGould, 1850, has increased dramatically during the past decade in southern Puget Sound, WA, and the effects of these intertidal aquaculture geoduck beds on local fauna is mostly unknown. This study examined the species composition, relative abundances, and biodiversity indices of mobile benthic fauna in geoduck farm areas of southern Puget Sound. Surv...

Little is known about attitudes of veterinarians towards antibiotic use and reduction opportunities, and their interaction with farmers herein. Therefore, a questionnaire was developed and sent out to Dutch farm animal veterinarians. The response rate was 40%. Categorical Principal Component Analysis (CATPCA) was conducted on statements measuring attitudes towards the use of antibiotics and red...