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Tasks considered by veterinarians to cause them musculoskeletal discomfort, and suggested solutions

AM Scuffham Centre for Ergonomics, Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Management, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand; 1109A Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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EC Firth Massey Equine, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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MA Stevenson EpiCentre, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
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SJ Legg Centre for Ergonomics, Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Management, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand
Pages 37-44 | Received 26 Jun 2009, Accepted 09 Dec 2009, Published online: 07 Mar 2011

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