Charles Sturt University senior lecturer in equine medicine, Dr Sharanne Raidal stresses the need for all horse owners to remain vigilant for any signs of equine influenza in their animals, but not to be paranoid about their health.

The Westpac and Charles Sturt University Agribusiness Index for the September 2007 quarter shows a downturn in agribusiness activity and confidence for regional NSW and northern Victoria.

Charles Sturt University has moved to end concern within the ranks of the NSW Farmers’ Association about the University’s commitment to quality agricultural education for regional and rural Australia following the announcement that CSU is to strategically re-position its agricultural programs at the Wagga Wagga and Orange Campuses.

A new senior academic position and a network for new veterinary graduates will benefit from a $600 000 financial commitment from the McCaughey Memorial Institute towards veterinary science programs at Charles Sturt University over the next five years.

Charles Sturt University has strengthened international alliances with a nation that is a global leader in economics, education and innovative applied research.

CSU Veterinary Clinical Centre staff at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in Wagga Wagga are helping to treat horses burned in the recent fires that have devastated large parts of NSW.

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A CSU academic believes many mistakes seen when applying unproven products and methods on modern Australian farms could have been avoided by asking a simple question, "so how do you know that?".

A recommendation by the Productivity Commission that the Federal Government no longer match the research levy paid by farmers is a risky experiment based on little evidence, says a respected economist with CSU.