Aussie vets are stressed out - especially in Victoria, where they get little extra help to deal with H5 bird flu cases.

And while it's a field sought out by many students - few appear to be ending up in country Australia - and there are various reasons.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson  caught up with Australian Veterinary Association President Diana Barker who'd like to see more help from the government - and more help with rural placements.

Aussie vets are stressed out - especially in Victoria, where they get little extra help to deal with H5 bird flu cases.
And while it's a field sought out by many students - few appear to be ending up in country Australia - and there are various reasons.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson &nbsp;caught up with Australian Veterinary Association President Diana Barker who'd like to see more help from the government - and more help with rural placements.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.