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Vet shortage concern with more pets leading to increased burden

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78% Informative

Number of vets in Wales has increased from 1,000 in 2014 to 1,488 in 2024 .

UK government says it is working with key stakeholders to address shortages in the profession.

Welsh government says there is a need to keep veterinary capacity and capability under review.

Vets say a lack of vets could have a serious negative effect on animal health.

VR Score

81

Informative language

79

Neutral language

51

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

45

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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1

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