Australian veterinarians' perspectives on the contribution of the veterinary workforce to the Australian animal health surveillance system.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the involvement of private veterinarians in surveillance activities and the veterinary workforce's contribution to the Australian animal health surveillance system. The perception that there is overall a decreased engagement by veterinarians in surveillance outcomes at a time when there is increased need for bolstering of surveillance systems was investigated. Three key questions were considered: (1) What is the current contribution of private veterinarians to the Australian surveillance system? (2) What is the veterinary professions capacity to assume a more prominent role in surveillance? (3) What is the interest and ability of the veterinary profession in Australia to undertake this surveillance role now and into the future? Semi-structured telephone interviews w

SUBMITTER: Hayes L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9435963 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature