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SA vets appeal to owners not to skimp on veterinary care

With the current economy placing pressure on South Africans, many farmers and animal owners have cut back on costs by sacrificing veterinary care.

In lieu of this, local veterinary and para-veterinary professionals are appealing to animal owners to explore other options such as insurance and preventative care to make looking after their animals more affordable.

Echoing the call, the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) was aiming to create awareness around the

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