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Science 22 July 2005:
Vol. 309. no. 5734, p. 545
DOI: 10.1126/science.309.5734.545b
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Despite growing threats from animal-based diseases such as avian influenza, the number of veterinarians conducting disease research in the United States is declining, according to a pair of reports released this week by the National Academies. Noting that three-quarters of animal diseases can affect humans, the studies call for more training facilities and government support for animal disease research. One obstacle to progress, they add, is the reluctance of single-mission agencies to support research at the intersection of animal and human health. Legislation introduced this year in the House and Senate would forgive school loans for vets working to regulate agriculture or conduct research.




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