Rural vets call for greater investment, to help carry out their crucial role managing H5N1 strain of bird flu
As Australia rushes to manage any potential outbreak of the deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza, rural vets are calling for more investment to protect biosecurity. Two vets were the first discover the first of the bird infected with bird flu on a Western Australian beach. Advocates say there's far too many veterinary vacancies, despite the crucial role they play in protecting Australia's future. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with the President of the Australian Veterinary Association Dr Diana BarkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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