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Vacancy rate among APHA vets raises concerns for how well the country will cope with severe disease outbreaks

Understanding why vets leave the industry is key to retaining staff says Defra

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Vacancy rate among APHA vets raises concerns for how well the country will cope with severe disease outbreaks

Defra representatives were questioned by MP's regarding the recruitment and retention of Animal, Plant Health Agency (APHA) vets as disease outbreaks pose significant threats to human health and rural...

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