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CHRISTOPHER O’LEARY<\/p>\n

A SIGNIFICANT tool in helping treat injured wild animals is now at Ballarat Wildlife Hospital after generous support from community groups.<\/p>\n

In February, the hospital received a $46,000 DR portable x-ray machine to help assess wildlife for treatment.<\/p>\n

Ballarat Wildlife Hospital director Nikki Shanahan said the device would have a notable effect on improving the chances of survival for those wild animals treated.<\/p>\n

“We need to be able to have the equipment for diagnostics as soon as possible for the best possible outcome for that particular wildlife,” she said.<\/p>\n

“It’s all about timing for the survival of any wildlife that has suffered trauma.”<\/p>\n

The veterinary practice manager and surgical nurse said an x-ray machine was a handy tool in critical situations.<\/p>\n

“It’s very difficult and stressful to transport injured wildlife to clinics for x-ray procedures,” she said.<\/p>\n

Ms Shanahan said the “high ticket item” was made possible with support from community donations, the Anthony Costa Foundation, Community Bank Buninyong, Mount Helen\/Buninyong Lions Club, the St John’s and Creswick Havilah lodges along with the Freemasons Foundation.<\/p>\n

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The DR portable x-ray machine is worth $46,000.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Atlas Diagnostics also donated safety equipment necessary to operate the machine.<\/p>\n

A group of vets, nurses and scientists started the small, not-for-profit organisation in November 2022 after they recognised a need for wildlife veterinary care.<\/p>\n

Ms Shanahan said not only did wildlife need support, but also local shelters, carers and rescuers.<\/p>\n

“We’re just trying to do the best we can for the wildlife amongst so many disasters we’ve had in Victoria with fires,” she said.<\/p>\n

“It’s been quite devastating; fires, drought, there’s no feed in the bush, there’s no water, it’s pushing wildlife out into inhabited areas.”<\/p>\n

Community Bank Buninyong’s Kelly Bevan said the machine was a game changer for the region’s environment.<\/p>\n

“We’re really proud to play a part in making their lifesaving work a little bit easier,” she said.<\/p>\n

More information about the hospital is at ballaratwildlifehospital.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CHRISTOPHER O’LEARY A SIGNIFICANT tool in helping treat injured wild animals is now at Ballarat Wildlife Hospital after generous support from community groups. In February, the hospital received a $46,000 DR portable x-ray machine to help assess wildlife for treatment. Ballarat Wildlife Hospital director Nikki Shanahan said the device would have a notable effect on […]<\/p>\n

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