Countryside Alliance calls for investigation into veterinary costs

The campaign group said members with pets, working dogs, equines, or other domestic animals have been reporting increasing concern about the veterinary market

Alex Black
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Countryside Alliance calls for investigation into veterinary costs

The Countryside Alliance is calling for an investigation into UK veterinary services, stating costs of veterinary care are rising and independent practices are disappearing. The Competition and Markets...

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