Mental health in the veterinary profession: an individual or organisational focus?

The veterinary profession is experiencing a shortage of veterinarians, with attrition recognised as a substantial contributor. Research has also indicated increased levels of mental ill health and alarming suicide rates in practitioners. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact of eleven modifiable workplace factors on mental health outcomes, job appreciation and intention to leave the veterinary profession. The second aim was to ascertain whether workplace factors influence mental health outcomes after controlling for individual resilience. An online survey was completed by 73 practising Australian veterinarians. Unfavourable workplace factors correlated with adverse outcomes including depression, stress, reduced job appreciation and increased likelihood of leaving both the role and the profession. Workplace factors remained linked with the outcomes of job appreciation, depression and stress whilst controlling for practitioner resilience. Job appreciation was a significant predictor of intention to leave both the current role and the profession. Via multiple linear regression, two categories were identified as associated with improved psychological outcomes and job appreciation. These were workplace factors that represent breaks from workload and control or decision latitude in the workplace. Whilst resilience represents a key area for intervention, workplace factors potentially represent an easier-to-modify area for intervention.     

对官方兽医体系构架的设想

随着国家官方兽医制度的推行,各地也在加快官方兽医管理体制和队伍建设。但在实践中的官方兽医登记制度下,人员数量无法满足现实兽医工作的需要,造成官方兽医制度的推行面临瓶颈。本文借兽医立法调研为契机,结合基层工作实际,对今后官方兽医体系构架提出个人的设想,以期对兽医体制的改革和兽医立法工作提供参考。     

A Qualitative Study of State‐Level Zoonotic Disease Surveillance in New England

Zoonotic diseases are infectious diseases transmittable between animals and humans and outbreaks of these diseases in animals can signify that humans are also infected (or vice versa). Thus, communication between animal and human health agencies is critical for surveillance. Understanding how these agencies conduct surveillance and share information is important for the development of successful automated zoonotic monitoring systems. Individual interviews were conducted with 13 professionals who perform animal or human zoonotic disease surveillance in one of the New England states. Questions centred on existing surveillance methods, collaborations between animal and human health agencies, and technological and data needs. The results showed that agencies routinely communicate over suspected zoonotic disease cases, yet there are barriers preventing automated electronic linking of health data of animals and humans. These include technological barriers and barriers due to sensitivity and confidentiality of information. Addressing these will facilitate the development of electronic systems for integrating animal and human zoonotic disease surveillance data.     

湖南省生猪定点屠宰管理情况调研

为了解生猪定点屠宰管理的现状和存在问题,湖南省农业部门对长沙市、郴州市、衡阳市等地的屠宰管理情况进行了实地调查研究,并在此基础上提出了相应的对策和建议,为规范生猪定点屠宰管理提供了参考。     

北周隋唐官兽医探究——以其地位演变为中心

北周隋唐官兽医规模不断扩大,可窥当时畜牧业之强盛。然几百年间兽医地位逐步下降,从北周流内官末梢、隋代流外官,至唐代无流外品秩。北周隋唐兽医地位整体不高与医者不被重视的社会环境有关,其地位降低则与南北朝隋唐官职改革进程相一致。另外,北周兽医设在掌管军事的夏官之中,具有特殊性。     

对过境哈国小麦指定离境口岸监管措施的探讨

根据哈萨克斯坦(简称哈国)小麦过境中国从连云港口岸离境的业务需求,针对过境哈国小麦疫情防控的特点,对过境哈国小麦的法规政策支撑、制度规范保障、监管技术要求等方面进行了深入的研究,提出过境哈国小麦指定离境口岸疫情防控的"三不、三专"监管措施原则。对过境哈国小麦指定离境口岸的检疫监管模式及疫情防控体系建设进行了探讨,并提出有关问题与建议。     

The role of the UK conservation agencies in protecting river flows

Abstract An outline is given of the scale and nature of special wildlife designations in the UK river network, the general approach of the UK conservation agencies to their evaluation and management, and the specific way in which impacts of river flows are handled. The need for a holistic ecological and biodiversity view of water resource impacts on river systems is stressed, within which the specific needs of individual species, such as Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., can be framed. An approach founded on the provision of a natural flow regime within a natural physical channel not only provides the most suitable conditions for characteristic riverine wildlife to flourish but also provides the best local defence against global climate change. Arguments are made for a future focus on the generic evidence base for flow targets and its strengthening through strategic and demonstrably fit‐for‐purpose research. The practical constraints to an approach based on protection of the natural flow regime are discussed. Ultimately, transparent separation and consideration of what river ecosystems really need, and what can realistically be provided, is the key to shared ownership of the water resource dilemma.