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Private firm to provide large animal vet service after N.B. ends public program
The province will provide $1.2 million in transition funding as 17 government veterinarians weigh whether to join the private service.
- On Wednesday, New Brunswick announced that Carleton AgriSolutions Inc. will assume responsibility for large-animal veterinary services beginning April 1, 2027, while the province retains its laboratory operations.
- The provincial Liberal government previously decided to phase out public veterinary services to save $4 million annually as part of efforts to address New Brunswick's $1.4-billion deficit.
- Peter Carpenter, Carleton AgriSolutions vice-president of sales and marketing, said the company will provide facilitative management while 17 provincial veterinarians have signed a memorandum of understanding, though not yet officially committed.
- The Agricultural Alliance supports the transition as a pragmatic solution, with New Brunswick committing $1.2 million to assist with travel costs during the changeover period.
- Carleton AgriSolutions aims for province-wide 24/7 coverage by April 2027, though rival operators could potentially enter the market within the next six months, creating competitive uncertainty.
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The Hamilton SpectatorCarleton AgriSolutions to take over large-animal vet services in N.B.
Province to remain responsible for lab procedures
·Woodland Park, United States
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N.B. will move field veterinarians to private sector, but keep provincial lab as it is
The New Brunswick government has decided to keep its provincial veterinary laboratory, but field services for large animals will be taken up by Carleton AgriSolutions, a private company.
·Ottawa, Canada
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FREDERICTON — The Government of New Brunswick announces that Carleton AgriSolutions will take over veterinary services for the province's large animals from next spring. A press release indicates that the company, based in Hartland, New Brunswick, has signed an agreement with the province's veterinarians to provide services [...]
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