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.     

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。     

引领行业发展保障食品安全---第二届兽药大会札记

第二届中国兽药大会在南京召开。与会领导总结我国兽医事业取得成果,探讨兽医行业发展规划,明确兽药行业发展目标。多位专家分别就猪病、禽病防控,兽药新技术作了专题报告。大会还邀请国际专家介绍国外兽药管理情况。     

论兽医科技进步与公共卫生安全

作者从兽医学的基本概念入手，综述了医学科技影响下的兽医科技进步状况，分析了随着医学科技进步而发展的兽医科学技术与公共卫生的关系，论证了兽医科技进步对公共卫生安全存在的优势和隐患。并对构建和谐的兽医科技进步与公共卫生关系进行了展望。