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veterinary
2025
Expert Opinion

Correction: Prices for veterinary care of dogs, cats and horses in selected countries in Europe.

Authors: Egenvall Agneta, Höglund Odd V, Hoffman Ruben, Valle Paul S, Andersen Pia Haubro, Lönnell Cecilia, Byström Anna, Bonnett Brenda N

Journal: Frontiers in veterinary science

Summary

# Editorial Summary: Veterinary Care Pricing Across Europe A multinational research team has published a correction to their 2024 study examining veterinary service costs for equine, canine and feline patients across selected European countries, addressing discrepancies in the original dataset that could have affected stakeholder decision-making around treatment affordability and practice economics. The original investigation compiled pricing data from multiple European nations to establish benchmarks for routine and emergency veterinary interventions, providing the equine industry with comparative cost information across regions. Although the specific corrected data points are not detailed in this correction notice, such amendments typically involve recalibration of fee schedules, currency conversions, or statistical recalculations that materially impact the reliability of price comparisons. For farriers, veterinarians and practice managers relying on this research to understand market positioning, treatment planning costs or client fee-setting strategies, reviewing the corrected article directly is essential to ensure decisions are based on accurate contemporary pricing rather than the flawed original figures. This serves as a reminder that whilst peer-reviewed publications undergo scrutiny, verification against the corrected version remains prudent before incorporating findings into business planning or client communications.

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Practical Takeaways

  • Refer to the corrected version (DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1403483) for accurate pricing data on veterinary services for horses, dogs, and cats in Europe

Key Findings

  • This is a correction notice to a previously published article on veterinary care pricing across European countries