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Transitioning from a practicing vet to a biomedical researcher

Written by Bashiru Garba

Globally, veterinarians are viewed as individuals with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree whose primary job is to provide care for animals. It is not out of place to see vets as the doctors of the animal world since they work to evaluate their patients (both livestock and household pets) to identify the cause of ailments and treat their patients accordingly. However, this job goes beyond providing care for animals, by virtue of the robust curriculum and quality of training. The veterinary profession has continued to evolve in accordance with the changing needs of society. For example, in the 19th...

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