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Introduction to VPH (view source)
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=Environmental contamination=
=Environmental contamination=
Environmental pollutants that arise throught the keeping & use of animals may include pollutionof the air, land or water. It can arise through animal waste products as well as chemicals that may be used during production (e.g. insecticides, antibiotics, etc...).
In addition practicing vets will also produce potential environmental contaminants in the form of used needles, syringes, animal tissue & other clinical waste.
All of these materials have to be dealt with in a safe & controlled way. See the Section [[Environmental Contamination - Wikivet| Environmental Contqmination]].
=The role of animals in society=
=The role of animals in society=