South African rural dwellers and small-scale farmers are set to have increased access to primary animal healthcare with the promulgation of new rules for para-veterinary professionals that allow animal health technicians (AHTs) to open and own their practices. Veterinary nurses are now also able to open their facilities. The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) has welcomed the introduction of new rules for the para-veterinary professions, which came into effect in... Read more