Animal Studies

Online copy of the legislation.

A copy of the new Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018

This atlas provides species descriptions, habitat information, images and distribution maps. The observations cover over 100 species of geckos, skinks and frogs.

The MPI Codes of Animal Welfare, that are part of the Animal Welfare Act 1999, for various types of animals, and places where animals are held.

Companion Animal Psychology has been inspiring pet owners to have happier cats and dogs since 2012

Online copy of the legislation.

The IVIS Library provides free access to original, up-to-date publications organized in e-books, proceedings of veterinary meetings, and veterinary journals.

For more than 60 years, the MSD Veterinary Manual (MVM) has provided veterinarians and other animal health professionals with concise and authoritative information on diseases and management of food-producing, companion, laboratory, and exotic animals.

Entry in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

A searchable encyclopaedia of New Zealand birds. Contains detailed information on all 457 species.

Very useful online training site. Use your provided user name and password to log-in.

News on a wide range of veterinary topics, all in one place

Official website of Hills NZ with details on products together with advice and research on pet care and welfare.

Website of the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) - the only membership association representing New Zealand veterinarians

Official website of this organisation with lots of useful information on working as a vet nurse in New Zealand.

The official website of this charity with the aim providing sustainable community based animal management programmes that benefit island communities animal welfare efforts long term.

Free continuing education courses for veterinary nurses. (You have to register to get full access - it's free). The certificates look great in your portfolio when you start your job hunt.

A U.K. based online community for veterinary nurses. You need to register to get full access - it's free. Some free online certificates can be gained with them too.

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers NZ is is a forum for trainers and anyone involved with dogs to communicate and exchange ideas regarding dog training and behaviour. It is committed to enhancing the relationship between people and dogs through education in all aspects of pet dog training and behaviour.

Psychology Today is a popular magazine with contributions from renowned psychologists, academics, psychiatry and writers looking at a wide range of psychological matters.

The goals of the IAABC are to standardize and support the practice of animal behavior consulting, to provide quality, evidence-based education and peer and supervising mentoring, and to provide resources for pet owners needing advice.

Journal of Veterinary Behavior is an international journal with articles covering such topics as basic research involving normal signalling or social behaviours, welfare and/or housing issues and applied behavioural issues (eg, working dogs).

A member organization that is committed to results based, science based ethical training and pet care.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

A society based on improving the welfare of wild animals in captivity by allowing members to communicate achievements and advances in the areas of primarily animal husbandry. Has links to many husbandry manuals.

CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

Animal Welfare page from the Ministry of Primary Industries (MAF has now been merged into the MPI)

"The website for the global cattle industry."

An introduction to the principles of taxonomy. Online tutorial.

This site contains every Darwin publication as well as many of his handwritten manuscripts. All told there are more than 50,000 searchable text pages and 40,000 images.

Information about the protection of New Zealand's natural and historic heritage, how and where you can enjoy public conservation places and how to get involved in conservation.

The official website of Forest and Bird New Zealand.

Managed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, this database aims to increase awareness about invasive alien species and to facilitate effective prevention and management activities.

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.
To access the publications and species statistics use the drop-down box under About.

"The website for the global pig and pork industry."

Official website of the Auckland SPCA with tips on Animal Welfare and Animal Care.

Species 360 is an international non-profit membership organization that serves nearly 550 zoological institutional members from 54 countries worldwide. Abstracts listed here contain the holdings of member zoos.

Online publications, annual reports and news sheets.

A global view on animal health and welfare and the connections to humans.

A global community discussing animal welfare and care & veterinary services.