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NZ Vet's View - Rory Dean: "The relationship between vet and farmer is put to the test when you don't have necessary medicines"

This month, New Zealand vet Rory Dean talks about running low on medication, 'robust discussions' with farming clients and the fortunate growing season

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Rory Dean.

We are incredibly lucky at our clinic, that on the whole, our farmers really appreciate what we do for their businesses and their animals. However, the working relationship between the vet and the...

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