Archive for July, 2010
Effort Under Way to Maximize VMLRP Awards Through Tax Exemption
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010The shortage of veterinary care in some communities could have dire consequences for both human and animal health, as well as public safety, animal welfare, disease surveillance and economic development. To help combat the shortages, Congress originally authorized the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) in 2003 and just recently funded it with $9.6 million. […]
The Anitbiotic Debate Heats Up
Monday, July 12th, 2010Even more hot, humid and sticky than the recent Washington, D.C., weather, is the antibiotic resistance discussion going on around town. Everyone seems to have their “silver bullet” or “smoking gun” to throw on the table, but, as I heard one wise individual state during my externship, if there is a seemingly simple solution to […]