Scottish Government

LARGE ANIMAL VETS
REPORT TO DEFRA
MARCH 2004

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'Survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to an ever changing environment'

Contents

Acknowledgements
Executive Summary
A: Background
B: The market for large animal veterinary practice
C: Is there a shortage of large animal vets
Views of the profession
Manpower planning
D: Overseas experience
E: Why do UK graduates not wish to remain in large animal practice?
F: The feminisation of the profession
G: An alternative approach - the viability of large animal practice
What factors affect viability?
A programme to improve viability
H: Charging for services
I: Structure of the profession
J: Areas with poor veterinary coverage
K: Emergency cover
L: Veterinary education
M: Information
N: Summary of conclusions and recommendations
Annex 1: Organisations and individuals who have contributed

Disclaimer
This report was produced by Westley Consulting on behalf of Defra. The views contained in the report do not necessarily reflect those of the Department