USDA seeks veterinary volunteers
WASHINGTON - 9/05/05 - The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) wants veterinarians, technicians, students and assistants to aid Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports.
WASHINGTON - 9/05/05 - The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) wants veterinarians, technicians, students and assistants to aid Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, the American Veterinary Medical Association reports.
For more information on how to get involved, e-mail EmergencyVMO@aphis.usda.gov with the subject line "new NAHERC volunteer".
Small animal rescue requests in Louisiana can be phoned in to (225) 578-9900. Call (225) 578-9501 for large animal rescue requests.
See DVM Newsmagazine's October issue for comprehensive coverage on the storm's aftermath.
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