Best practice control for zoonotic diseases in veterinary practice

Authors: Mohler J, House J, Dowd K, Toribio J-ALML, Dhand N, Tee SY
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Industry, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Veterinarians face inherently high risks of exposure to zoonotic diseases because they are among the first people to work in close contact with animals infected with zoonotic pathogens. We also have a duty of care to adopt work practices that do not expose ourselves, our families, our staff or others in the community to avoidable risk of zoonotic disease. Further, in addition to an ethical duty, as employers we have a legal duty of care to provide a safe and healthy workplace.

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