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01/02/2025

Federal veterinarians were also offered buyouts. What happens if they take it?
They certainly can make more in the private or corporate sector, so what happens when they leave in droves because they fear their jobs are in danger? There is already a shortage in the private sector, where will they find staffing?
The Silent Crisis That Could Shatter U.S. Public Health & Food Security
What if your grocery store suddenly ran out of meat, eggs and milk? What if a mysterious, untreatable infection started spreading through hospitals? What if a deadly virus jumped from animals to humans, triggering a pandemic even worse than COVID-19—and no one saw it coming?
This isn't fear-mongering. It's what could happen if federal veterinarians start leaving their jobs in droves due to political instability and workforce cuts.
Veterinarians working for agencies like the , , and are the first line of defense against foodborne illnesses, zoonotic diseases, and agricultural disasters. They keep our meat and dairy safe, stop outbreaks of rabies, mad cow disease, and avian flu, and ensure that deadly viruses like African swine fever (ASF) don’t wipe out entire industries.
But if federal hiring freezes, layoffs, and policy shifts force them out, who will protect us?
- African Swine Fever could collapse the $20B pork industry, causing mass food shortages. Don't believe it? Ask Heather Fowler
- Bird flu could mutate and spark a pandemic like the Spanish Flu of 1918
- Rabies, brucellosis, and Q fever could spread unchecked, infecting thousands
Food Shortages, Economic Collapse, and National Security Risks
- The loss of federal veterinarians wouldn’t just lead to disease outbreaks—it would trigger a nationwide food crisis.
- Meat, dairy, and eggs could become dangerous to consume without proper safety inspections.
- Grocery prices would skyrocket, putting nutritious food out of reach for millions.
- International trade could shut down, as other countries refuse to buy U.S. meat and animal products.
- Even the U.S. military relies on veterinarians to keep food safe for deployed troops and care for army animals. Without them, soldiers could get sick from contaminated food, and security dogs could be left untreated.
The loss of these veterinarians wouldn't just be an inconvenience—it would be catastrophic for public health, food security, and the economy.

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28/12/2024

Rabies death in a human in KY. PLEASE keep your horses up to date.

https://www.facebook.com/100064836752898/posts/1034812052023344/

Kentucky health officials announce a human death from rabies in a Northern Kentucky resident.

25/12/2024

Happy Holiday to everyone from Tampa bay Equine Practice!

18/12/2024

The inner world of the horse is just as important, possibly more important, than their 'external' world. Meaning, that horses need behavioral enrichment, they need to live lives promoting healthy horse behavior, grazing, mutual grooming, etc. A healthy well-adjusted horse in the inside, informs what you "see" on their outside. Think about this before you have a keen jerk reaction. Do you crave physical touch? Do you crave being able to get up and out and to move around when you want? I am not saying horses should never be in stalls, but the balance in the way they are managed must shift.

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28/11/2024

Gratitude post ❤️❤️❤️. I have so much to be thankful for this year! So much gratitude to everyone who was there for me during a particularly difficult time recently. I wish I had a word stronger than "Thank you!" to express how I felt, every time you reached out to me, with texts, phone calls, private messages, donations, supplies for my horses, and supporting me through my art business!
It has all helped me to keep going, stay sane, and find my way out.
I received every single outreach in my heart, and I am so very grateful!
If you think this post was intended for you, then you are correct, it was meant for you!! And, I will never forget the love and support from each and every person who extended it to me.
Thank you and I hope you have a wonderfully Happy Thanksgiving.
Nancylee

09/11/2024

Museum of Artifacts
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Drawing of how to relieve a constipated horse, from the Veterinary Book on Horses, by Jo Jun. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 1399

Drawing of how to relieve a constipated horse, from the Veterinary Book on Horses, by Jo Jun. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 1399

28/10/2024

Now you know why I am vigilant about not letting ppl wrap leads around their hands or toss it over the shoulder!!

26/10/2024

This is So Good! So much juicy info on why horses are the way they are.... vision, scent, and so much more,

20/10/2024

Friends ❤️ a quick message... I’m incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support in my DMs. It means the world to know I'm not alone in this. I'm still waiting for the flooding to clear so I can get my vet truck back on the road. Until then, I'm doing what I can and extra grateful for my online art business. It is going to be a long road to recovery and I am pretty damn tired..

Many of you have asked about donating and ways to help. (I struggle with accepting donations personally, but I would love an exchange!)

If you were ever considering making a purchase from my art business, now would be a very impactful time

07/10/2024

Lost horse, in C**t Creek park, Lakeland Fl...

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07/10/2024

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30/09/2024

From the AAEP
"We are devastated to see the disastrous effects of Hurricane Helene that have impacted thousands of people and equines far and wide. Please join The Foundation for the Horse, the AAEP's charitable arm, in aiding the victims of the hurricane with a donation to help those affected.
The Foundation for the Horse works directly with equine veterinarians on the ground to make sure supplies, hay, feed and veterinary care are provided to animals in need.
Pictured above are examples of the devasting effects the residents of Henderson, NC and Erwin, TN have suffered during Hurricane Helene.
If you would like to join us in aiding those affected, donate at: https://membership.aaep.org/.../Donation.../Give-Now.aspx...
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We are devastated to see the disastrous effects of Hurricane Helene that have impacted thousands of people and equines far and wide. Please join The Foundation for the Horse, the AAEP's charitable arm, in aiding the victims of the hurricane with a donation to help those affected.

The Foundation for the Horse works directly with equine veterinarians on the ground to make sure supplies, hay, feed and veterinary care are provided to animals in need.

Pictured is an example of the devasting effects the residents of Hendersonville, NC have suffered during Hurricane Helene.

If you would like to join us in aiding those affected, donate at: https://membership.aaep.org/FFTH/Shared_Content/Donation-Pages/Give-Now.aspx?ItemId=DISASTER_RELIEF&SourceCode=GiveNow&fbclid=IwY2xjawFnmcNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaHxoC1eLyh3A4yhmAjxmWHPmr_MlVVwcEAQlS7eG9dEchYSrXaPsyTwdQ_aem_XLRekJJPklcJ9rVpFvH-Tg

27/09/2024

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22/09/2024

I love her approach to mitigating a situation where she witnessed someone abusing a horse at a show. Please watch to the end. She has great advice and a good way to make a point that will have a future impact.

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20/09/2024

Mixed animal vets are badass! My hat is off to you Doc! If you get queasy easily, do NOT watch this video.

(Aka Cows are aliens. Any horse with an abscess like that would have foundered and died. Well done!!)

20/09/2024

Some of you may know that I am also an artist. I created this fun Veterinary Medicine Halloween themed T-shirt for all the equine vets and staff out there!

26/08/2024

"Disease Detectives!"

Most new diseases have their origins in animals. So why aren’t we paying more attention to their health?

22/08/2024

The impact of recommended withholding periods (RWPs) for omeprazole on the recurrence of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is unknown. The study was designed to compare the effect of two RWPs on EGUS recurrence post-omeprazole treatment and to determine if a nutraceutical supplement would reduce....