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Budget Cuts Endanger Animal Health and Research

6/3/2025

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The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is slashing funding for vital health agencies, sparking alarm among veterinary researchers. These budget cuts threaten to stall responses to infectious diseases, slow drug approvals, and undermine animal health research, jeopardizing the well-being of both humans and animals in our interconnected world.

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The newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is slashing funding for vital health agencies, sparking alarm among veterinary researchers. These budget cuts threaten to stall responses to infectious diseases, slow drug approvals, and undermine animal health research, jeopardizing the well-being of both humans and animals in our interconnected world.