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USDA Begins Process to Identify Veterinary Shortage Areas

State animal health officials have until November 8, 2021, to submit nominations for locations to be designated as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinary shortage areas in 2022. [Source: AVMA 6 October 2021]

Designated shortage areas become eligible for assistance through two USDA programs that help recruit veterinarians to work in them: the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) and Veterinary Services Grant Program (VSGP).

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