SERDANG: Malaysia needs at least 6,000 veterinarians to meet the industry demands, including improving animal husbandry methods, compared to the current 2,300 veterinarians.

Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM), secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali said Malaysia aims to achieve a ratio of one veterinarian to 5,000 people (who own pets or livestock), compared to one veterinarian to 14,000 people currently.