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Vets central to wildlife pharmaceutical overuse, says leading clinician
Original: Vets ‘at the heart’ of wildlife pharmaceutical overuse, says leading clinician
A leading veterinary clinician has said that veterinary professionals are 'at the heart' of the problem of pharmaceutical overuse affecting wildlife. The claim, reported by Vet Times, points to the role of medicines used in animals — such as antibiotics, antiparasitics and painkillers — in contaminating ecosystems and harming wild species. The remarks are prompting debate within the veterinary profession about its responsibility and the need for more careful prescribing practices.
Why now: A prominent clinician publicly implicated the veterinary profession in wildlife harm, sparking professional debate.
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