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3 Must-reads on the veterinary scene Down Under
Author(s)dvm360 Staff
3 articles showcasing news and innovations in the Australian veterinary realm
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Recently, there has been a plethora of breakthrough products, initiatives, and advancements in Australian veterinary medicine. That is why we selected 3 articles written by our Australian correspondent, Phil Tucak, BSc, BVMS, covering the latest in this space.
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From an online platform for finding a dog breeder to efforts to foster a more sustainable veterinary career—there's something for everyone. Happy reading!
Veterinary scene Down Under: Bolstering wildlife surveillance, plus veterinary transfusion equipment and more : Discover the strides Smooth Operating Vets is taking to support women in the profession, the updates in wildlife surveillance to prevent pandemics, and how human transfusion equipment is being converted for animal use.Veterinary scene Down Under: Online resource for finding a credentialed dog breeder, plus animal health data app and more : Tucak highlighted a tool designed to match potential dog owners with breeders along with an app that captures animal health information in remote communities.Veterinary scene Down Under: Breakthrough VetChip device, plus new AVA CEO and more : Learn the details of a wearable health monitor for pets, how Australia is making veterinary careers more sustainable, and who's been appointed to CEO of the Australian Veterinary Association.
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