Exotic Animal Practice in Africa.
| Autor: | Coetzee de Beer JL; Pellmeadow Estate, Klapmuts, South Africa. Electronic address: coetzee@birdclinic.co.za. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract] 2024 Sep; Vol. 27 (3), pp. 561-571. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 16. |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cvex.2024.03.009 |
| Abstrakt: | This article explores the evolution, unique aspects, and challenges facing exotic animal practice in South Africa. This article delves into the slow emergence of dedicated exotic practices and the challenges faced by veterinarians in a vast and diverse landscape. The unique nature of the veterinary landscape is highlighted, emphasizing the impact of varied climates on species inhabiting different regions. The challenges are multifaceted, ranging from limited education infrastructure to dietary issues, unregulated feeds, and the complexities of herbal medicine use. The narrative explores client education challenges due to the scarcity of dedicated practices, underlining the importance of communication channels. Competing Interests: Disclosure The author has nothing to disclose. (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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