New program teaching vets how to treat animals injured in bushfires

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More than 3200 veterinary staff have already accessed the bushfire program, which aims to help wildlife in need. 9News

A new bushfire training course is now being offered nationwide to prepare vets across the country to help wildlife in need.Dr Larry Vogelnest treated animals during the 2019/2020 bushfires for burns.

"It became very apparent early in 2020 that there was a need to build capacity among general practice vets and vet nurses to learn more about Australian wildlife and how to treat burns patients," Dr Vogelnest said.It was in those very fires images of an injured koala went viral around the globe during the horror season.

Dr Vogelnest believes all vets and vet nurses need the knowledge to treat animals injured in bushfires.

 

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