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SDSU Vet Program Gets Committee Approval

SDSU Vet Program Gets Committee Approval

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A bill that will help expand a rural veterinary program at South Dakota State University got a “do pass” recommendation from the legislatures Joint Appropriations Committee Monday.

SDSU President Barry Dunn says it will help bring back vets to rural areas of the state…

Dunn says the program is a cooperative effort with the University of Minnesota…

Dunn says it is an investment in the states livestock industry..

The bill appropriates five hundred fifty thousand dollars to start the program. It passed on a vote of sixteen to one and now moves to the House floor.

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