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Challenges for the veterinary profession: A grounded theory study of veterinarians’ experiences of caring for older horses

Smith, R., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Ireland, J. and Perkins, E. | Equine Veterinary Journal | November 2024
The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how veterinary surgeons in Great Britain approach veterinary care for the ageing horse and to develop a theory that explains the influence veterinary surgeon have on the vet–owner relationship, and on the health and welfare of the older horse…