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Ethics: the role of the veterinary nurse in the euthanasia of healthy but aggressive animals

Stephanie AlmondMyerscough College, Myerscough College Main Campus, St Michaels Road, Bilsborrow, PrestonPR3 0RY, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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, RVN, BSc(Hons), DipHECVN(dist)
Pages 6-8 | Published online: 13 Dec 2016

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