Jacquie Rand – The Conversation

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March 12, 2025

Working dogs and horses have tax‑deductible upkeep. But Australia’s thousands of working cats go unrecognised

Jacquie Rand, The University of Queensland; Caitlin Crawford, The University of Queensland; Pauleen Bennett, La Trobe University; Rebekah Scotney, The University of Queensland, and Vanessa Rohlf, La Trobe University

For many dairy farmers, the solution to their rodent problem isn’t poison – it’s working cats. But at present, there are no tax deductions for their care.

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December 26, 2024

Dogs and cats get diabetes too. Here’s what to look out for and how to manage it

Jacquie Rand, The University of Queensland

By understanding the disease and the treatment options, pet owners can ensure their dogs and cats have healthy and happy lives.

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May 30, 2024

How to cut stray cat numbers in a way that works better for everyone

Jacquie Rand, The University of Queensland; Rebekah Scotney, The University of Queensland, and Tamsin Barnes, The University of Queensland

Traditional methods based on trap, adopt or euthanise have failed to control cat numbers. An eight-year trial of a more supportive community cat desexing program has been a resounding success.

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May 28, 2023

Australian shelters and pounds kill 50,000 mostly healthy cats and kittens in a year. There’s a way to prevent this pointless killing

Jacquie Rand, The University of Queensland and John Morton, The University of Queensland

Some 60-100% of cats taken in are strays and at least 50% are kittens born in the preceding six months. Community cat programs focused on free desexing in problem areas are badly needed.

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