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Attitudes towards perception and management of pain in rabbits and guinea pigs by a sample of veterinarians in New Zealand

January 15, 2012January 19, 2012adminLeave a Comment

AIMS: To determine the perceptions of a sample of veterinarians in New Zealand regarding pain and pain management in rabbits and guinea pigs. METHODS: Questionnaires were distributed to all members of the Companion Animal Society, part of the New Zealand Veterinary Association. The questionnaire gathered information on the demographics of respondents, obtained an assessment by […]

Survey documents high levels of stress, burnout in Australian veterinarians

January 5, 2012January 19, 2012adminLeave a Comment

A survey has found that 63.4 per cent of Australian veterinarians experience depression, anxiety, stress or burnout, compared with 35.7 per cent in the general population. The survey sponsored by Bayer Animal Health, Norbrook, Apex Laboratories and Boehringer Ingleheim, was published in the Australian Veterinary Journal. It is the first Australian study to confirm anecdotal […]