Malaysia still short of vets, says DVS director-general
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia does not have enough veterinarians to cope with demand, says Veterinary Services Department (DVS) director-general Dr Akma Ngah Hamid. Based on Veterinary Council of Malaysia registrations, there are 2,553 active veterinarians in the country, she added. “Rapid development in the livestock industry, the increase of veterinary clinics for pets, and research (among other factors) have...