WASHINGTON — The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded more than $4.3 million to 48 American veterinarians to help repay a portion of their veterinary school loans in return for serving in areas lacking sufficient veterinary resources critical to America's food safety, food security, and to the health and well-being of animals and humans.
The awards, made through NIFA's Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), filled shortage needs in 27 states.
"Veterinarians play a critical role in keeping our nation's food supply safe and animals healthy," said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. "The. . .
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