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She farms, she flies, she castrates bulls

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From her family's property in remote NSW, Ameliah Scott flies herself to tend to animals from bulls and cows, to cockatoos and horses.(Supplied: Ameliah Scott)

From her family property in remote north-west New South Wales, vet Ameliah Scott flies to work in her beloved Piper Arrow.

From bulls who need castrating and cows in need of pregnancy check-ups, to snappy cockatoos who won't let her get close - these animals and their owners all rely on Ameliah.

Her concern for animals began when she was growing up in the midst of drought.

Just like her father and grandfather, Ameliah learned to fly so she could cover the vast distances of her outback home and get to where she was needed most.

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The Flying Vet is published by Harper Collins

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Veterinary Medicine, Farm Labour, Rural Women, Women In Agriculture, Agricultural Shows, Animal Science, Animals and Nature, Animals, Animal Nutrition
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