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{"title":"Airway leakage due to intratracheal malpositioning of an oesophageal temperature probe in an anaesthetised dog.","authors":"T Kurniawan, H S Lehmann, E A Drynan","doi":"10.1111/avj.70140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 10-year-old, 16.2-kg male neutered Beagle under general anaesthesia developed an airway leak following blind insertion of an oesophageal temperature probe. Before probe placement, anaesthesia was uneventful. Intubation was performed with a high-volume, low-pressure cuffed endotracheal tube. Immediately after probe placement, capnographic morphology transitioned from a normal rectangular waveform to a low-amplitude, triangular trace consistent with airway leakage. Repeated cuff inflation did not resolve the capnographic abnormalities. Reintubation revealed inadvertent tracheal placement of the temperature probe, which had presumably disrupted the cuff seal. Capnography normalised following reintubation and the procedure was completed uneventfully. This case report describes the malpositioning of an oesophageal temperature probe intratracheally, resulting in airway leakage in an anaesthetised dog. Sudden changes in capnographic waveform or a marked reduction in expected temperature following probe insertion should prompt consideration for oesophageal temperature probe malposition.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148890803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dermal chondrosarcoma in a cat with prolonged survival after limb amputation.","authors":"A Ivanovs, D R Killick, I Amores-Fuster, J Barton, W Humphreys, R Blundell","doi":"10.1111/avj.70139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70139","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 5-year-old male entire domestic shorthair cat presented with a firm dermal mass on the dorsal left metatarsal region. Diagnostic investigations included haematology, biochemistry, urinalysis, biopsy, histopathology and computed tomography staging. Histopathology of the tissue biopsy, including immunohistochemistry, confirmed a dermal chondrosarcoma (CSA), and computed tomography supported an extraskeletal origin. Pretreatment staging did not identify metastatic disease. Curative-intent limb amputation was therefore performed, resulting in tumour-free surgical margins. No adjuvant treatment was used. The cat underwent regular reevaluation for 3 years and remained free of local recurrence or metastatic disease. Dermal CSA is rarely reported in cats, and information regarding biological behaviour and outcome is limited. This patient experienced long-term control, demonstrating that with complete surgical excision alone, extraskeletal CSAs can have a favourable outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148890899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Successful treatment of the first reported case of Prototheca wickerhamii infection in a dog living in Tasmania, Australia","authors":"F Sahebjam,&nbsp;N Courtman,&nbsp;K Luk,&nbsp;R Malik","doi":"10.1111/avj.70107","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70107","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Canine protothecosis is an uncommon opportunistic infection, most frequently reported in warm, humid climates. In dogs, it typically presents as disseminated disease following primary colonic involvement and carries a poor prognosis for clinical cure. No standardised treatment protocol exists in veterinary medicine. Regimens that maintain an acceptable quality of life often incorporate posaconazole, while amphotericin B may be used with curative intent in selected cases. We report the first documented case of localised cutaneous protothecosis due to <i>Prototheca wickerhamii</i> in a dog from Tasmania, Australia, together with its successful management. A 2-year-old neutered male Chihuahua cross presented with painful swelling and ulceration of the metacarpal and metatarsal pads, resulting in marked lameness. Diagnosis was established by cytology, histopathology, culture and MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry on samples from affected pads. Three sequential treatment protocols were trialled: (i) modified pulsed itraconazole therapy, (ii) oral posaconazole and (iii) intralesional amphotericin B deoxycholate. Itraconazole was ineffective. Posaconazole led to the resolution of clinical signs, although ongoing therapy was required, and relapse occurred after cessation of therapy. Subsequent treatment with intralesional amphotericin B achieved sustained clinical remission, consistent with sustained clinical remission and possible cure. This case expands the recognised geographic and clinical spectrum of canine protothecosis, documenting infection in a temperate region and in a localised cutaneous form. It highlights the importance of considering protothecosis in atypical dermatological presentations and supports the use of posaconazole for disease control and amphotericin B, specifically intralesional administration, for definitive therapy in clinical veterinary practice settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"593-599"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148270032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Melioidosis in companion animals: Analysis of 45 Australian cases (24 dogs; 21 cats) from 1997 to 2025 and a brief review of the animal and human literature","authors":"K Lee,&nbsp;C Shilton,&nbsp;S Benedict,&nbsp;M Krockenberger,&nbsp;M Mayo,&nbsp;BJ Currie,&nbsp;R Malik","doi":"10.1111/avj.70097","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70097","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To report 45 cases of melioidosis in dogs and cats from northern Australia and analyse trends in epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis and response to treatment over a 27-year period.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Retrospective and prospective analysis of clinical records.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Forty-five cases were diagnosed (24 dogs, 21 cats) from the Northern Territory and Queensland over 27 years, with most diagnosed during the wet season (December–March). Presentations most commonly involved localised infection (wounds, cellulitis or abscessation) or primary neurological disease. Other presentations included septic arthritis, urinary tract infection, pneumonia/pyothorax, disseminated disease, ocular infection and reproductive tract infection. Dogs more often had disease of the skin and subcutis, whereas cats showed more variable clinical manifestations. Predisposing causes such as immunosuppression were not identified in most cases. Treatment and outcome data were available for 15 cases: 5/11 (45%) cats and 4/4 (100%) dogs recovered; one cat was lost to follow-up (LTFU); one cat was receiving treatment at the time of manuscript submission and 4/11 (36%) cats were euthanised. Of 13 animals that died or were euthanised due to melioidosis, seven presented with neurological disease.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Melioidosis is a serious, potentially fatal infection in dogs and cats in tropical and occasionally subtropical regions of Australia. Diverse clinical presentations may delay definitive diagnosis and initiation of appropriate therapy. Timely diagnosis and prompt administration of appropriate antimicrobials were critical to achieve control and reduce relapse and mortality.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"563-580"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.70097","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147980392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Stability of packed cell volume in dogs with nonregenerative anaemias from immediate to 24 hours posttransfusion","authors":"ED Katz,&nbsp;S Serrano","doi":"10.1111/avj.70100","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70100","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aim of this study was to evaluate red blood cell volumes posttransfusion in dogs receiving packed red blood cell transfusions to establish optimal posttransfusion sampling times and evaluate if equilibration has a significant impact on these dogs. Dogs with nonregenerative anaemias that were receiving packed red blood cell transfusion had packed cell volumes (PCV) measured immediately post, 15 min, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 h posttransfusion. No difference (P &lt; 0.05) was found between the PCV and total solids (TS) at any of the measured times. These data indicate that PCV/TS obtained immediately posttransfusion can be used in clinical decision-making instead of waiting for up to 24 h for equilibration of the PCV/TS.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"605-610"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148410173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Successful treatment of pulmonary melioidosis in an Australian dog","authors":"JR Fletcher,&nbsp;EK Cook,&nbsp;GL Birnie,&nbsp;L Harris,&nbsp;L Wilson","doi":"10.1111/avj.70062","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70062","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A 4-year-old female spayed Siberian Husky developed dyspnoea and lethargy during a flood event affecting southeast Queensland in 2022. Initial assessments revealed pyrexia, reduced respiratory function markers, neutrophilia, thrombocytopaenia and consolidation of the left caudal lung lobes. Despite several days of supportive care and broad-spectrum antimicrobials, the dog remained pyrexic, then deteriorated on day 5, developing left-sided pneumothorax. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed left caudal lung lobe consolidation with multiple gas foci, partial left cranial lung lobe consolidation and severe left-sided pneumothorax. The pneumothorax recurred despite repeated intermittent drainage via indwelling chest drains, prompting lobectomy of the left caudal lung lobe on day 5. The dog's fever and respiratory function improved within 24-h postoperatively. On day 8, histopathology returned with necrotising broncho-interstitial pleuropneumonia, and culture yielded <i>Burkholderia pseudomallei.</i> Antimicrobial therapy included amoxicillin clavulanic-acid (AMC) (day 1–21, then day 28–84), trimethoprim sulfadiazine (day 8–28), enrofloxacin (day 2–16) and doxycycline (day 8–16). After initial clinical resolution of all presenting complaints, pyrexia and painful pitting oedema of the left antebrachium developed on day 28. Comprehensive investigations did not confirm relapse of melioidosis. After reinstitution of AMC therapy, clinical signs and antebrachial swelling resolved. AMC was discontinued on day 84. There was no evidence of recurrence during the follow-up period, and the dog died of unrelated causes 785 days after the original presentation. This case is the first description of successful treatment of canine pulmonary melioidosis in a region not previously associated with high endemicity.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"585-592"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146155802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A 9-year retrospective mortality review of captive orange-bellied parrots (Neophema chrysogaster) in Australia","authors":"CL Bayley,&nbsp;E Dobson,&nbsp;P Eden","doi":"10.1111/avj.70092","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70092","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The orange-bellied parrot (<i>Neophema chrysogaster</i>) (OBP) is a critically endangered migratory parrot found in south-eastern Australia. A long-standing conservation recovery programme includes monitoring and support of the wild population and a multi-site captive insurance population. While disease represents a threatening process to the OBP, minimal information about causes of mortality in this species has been published. A systematic review of necropsy reports from the captive OBP metapopulation over a 9-year period (2010–2019) was undertaken to quantify and analyse the causes of mortality of captive OBPs. Infectious disease was the most common cause of death (35%), including respiratory aspergillosis and a range of bacterial infections, followed by trauma (7%). Confirmed or suspected Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease caused few deaths overall (1.4%) but caused an outbreak of juvenile and subadult mortality at one facility in 2019. Necropsy records alone were insufficient to determine the contribution of this infection to captive population health beyond these cases. Disease occurrence varied with site and age class; in particular, aspergillosis and mycobacteriosis were each more common at two separate sites, offering opportunities for further investigation of disease risk factors that could include environmental, husbandry and pathogen factors. A high proportion of cases (46%) could not be assigned a cause of death, though diagnostic success increased with age class, year of study and when histology was performed in younger age classes. These findings are relevant to future conservation decisions for the OBP, particularly resource allocation for research and diagnostics, and have broader interest to veterinarians, pathologists, ecologists and captive management specialists. Our findings also reinforce the importance of consistency in necropsy investigations and pathological terminology and the need for accessible and standardised mortality records for conservation programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"619-633"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148350559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antimicrobial-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from Australian wildlife admitted to a veterinary hospital","authors":"X Li,&nbsp;S Mowlaboccus,&nbsp;B Jackson,&nbsp;C Chang,&nbsp;M Rodgers,&nbsp;GW Coombs","doi":"10.1111/avj.70110","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70110","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Although antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing One Health concern, little is known about AMR in <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> from Australian wildlife. This study investigated the occurrence, phenotypic AMR profiles, and genetic characteristics of <i>S. aureus</i> from six representative Australian wildlife species admitted to a wildlife hospital in Western Australia, including the western grey kangaroo (<i>Macropus fuliginosus</i>), quenda (<i>Isoodon fusciventer</i>), pelican (<i>Pelecanus conspicillatus</i>), galah (<i>Eolophus roseicapilla</i>), shingleback skink (<i>Tiliqua rugosa</i>) and long-necked turtle (<i>Chelodina colliei</i>). <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> was isolated from 11.7% (21/180, 95% CI: 7.4%–17.3%) of the animals on admission. Whole genome sequencing identified 13 multi-locus sequence types (STs) and various virulence factors, including the human-specific immune evasion cluster (IEC). Resistance to at least one antimicrobial class was observed in 63.6% of the isolates. The <i>blaZ</i>, <i>erm</i>(T), <i>aac(6</i>′<i>)-aph(2″),</i> and <i>tet</i>(L) AMR genes were detected in 63.6%, 13.6%, 4.5%, and 4.5% of <i>S. aureus</i>, respectively. After 7 days of hospitalisation, <i>S. aureus</i> was isolated from 16.5% (16/97, 95% CI: 9.7%–25.4%) of the animals, including two methicillin-resistant <i>S. aureus</i> (MRSA) isolated from two pelicans. The two MRSA were identified as community-associated MRSA clones (<i>mecA</i>-positive ST1-IV and ST93-IV), suggesting direct or indirect transmission between humans and wildlife during hospitalisation may have occurred. This study highlighted Australian wildlife may be a potential reservoir for genetically diverse antimicrobial-resistant <i>S. aureus</i>. AMR surveillance including wildlife using a One Health approach may be required.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"611-618"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148325881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Partial amputation regrowth of P4 distal digit in an eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus): a case report","authors":"L Cummins,&nbsp;G Cummins,&nbsp;J Clough,&nbsp;A Shen","doi":"10.1111/avj.70108","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70108","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This case report describes distal regrowth of the fourth hind digit (P4) following traumatic autoamputation in a young adult eastern grey kangaroo (<i>Macropus giganteus</i>). Injury to P4 is generally considered to carry a poor prognosis due to its critical role in weight-bearing and propulsion during hopping. Following loss of the distal phalanx, the nail bed remained intact and healing progressed without surgical intervention. Sequential observations documented epithelialisation, preservation of the nail bed and subsequent formation of a keratinised nail structure. The animal maintained normal locomotion and body condition throughout recovery, including successfully carrying a pouched young. Long-term follow-up confirmed survival and reproduction more than 2 years post-release. While histological confirmation was not available, the observed pattern of tissue replacement is suggestive of a regenerative-like response rather than conventional fracture repair. This case highlights the importance of functional assessment over anatomical completeness in rehabilitation decision-making and suggests potential under-recognised plasticity in macropod tissue healing.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"634-637"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.70108","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148325983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"It takes a village – a collective approach to a thriving veterinary profession","authors":"R Faris,&nbsp;A Gadoury,&nbsp;O Oginska,&nbsp;A Quain,&nbsp;D Neutze,&nbsp;V Corrigan","doi":"10.1111/avj.70116","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.70116","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;Concern for the mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals is not new. A century ago, early leaders of the profession were already reflecting on a pervasive pessimism around veterinary work.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;1&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; While the context has changed,&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; the persistence of this concern reminds us that wellbeing in veterinary medicine has always been complex, shaped by both the nature of the work and the systems that surround it. Today, as the media frames the issue a ‘mental health crisis’,&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;3-5&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and with the most highly cited Australian Veterinary Journal articles of 2025 focusing on mental health and wellbeing, we bring together this special collection to inspire a cohesive and collective response to this urgent problem.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the past century, the profession itself has undergone a profound transformation.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The shift from predominantly production animal practice towards small animal medicine has exceeded the expectations of our predecessors.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;6&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; What was once characterised by concerns of insufficient work, at least in some domains, has evolved into a very different challenge: a shortage of veterinary professionals, particularly in regional and remote areas. This is not a problem of attraction; Veterinary Science continues to draw committed and capable individuals; it is one of distribution and sustainability.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;7&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite a doubling of vet schools since the early 2000s, attrition from clinical practice remains significant, with 23.5% of veterinarians leaving due to factors such as long working hours, on-call duties and conflict with work-life balance.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Interestingly, salary and gender play a less decisive role.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The fact that rural veterinarians are 79% less likely to leave clinical practice highlights the protective influence of community connection and outdoor work,&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; although this could be misleading as submissions to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into veterinary shortages showed some rural vets staying due to obligation rather than choice.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;8&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; It is here that the central theme of this editorial emerges: the conditions that support wellbeing are not solely individual; they are relational, environmental and systemic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This has important implications beyond the profession itself. The mental health and wellbeing of veterinary professionals is not only an internal professional issue; it is one of national significance. Veterinary workforce sustainability underpins animal welfare, biosecurity, food security, public health and increasingly, human wellbeing through the human-animal bond with more pets than people living in Australia.&lt;span&gt;&lt;sup&gt;9&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt; Ensuring equitable access to veterinary care across Australia requires addressing not only workforce numbers, but also the conditions that enable veterinary teams to thri","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"104 9","pages":"638-641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.70116","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148576516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}