https://www.houstonchronicle.com/op...t-supports-a-veterinarian-school-13676305.php
"Yes, Texas A&M has one of the world’s best veterinary schools. There’s no questioning that. But if one university can meet all of Texas’ veterinary needs, why does the state rank ninth among the 10 most populous states in having the necessary veterinarians to care for our livestock? Why are more Texas students going out-of-state for veterinary education than staying in Texas? And why is more than 75 percent of the state’s incoming veterinary workforce being supplied by programs outside of Texas and the country?
To be clear, I’m not passing blame. I’m saying there’s room in our great state for two great veterinary schools.
A lot of things can easily be fixed in 12 years. A lot of things should be fixed after spending a half-billion dollars. Sadly, that’s not the case for the shortage of veterinarians in rural communities.
I’ve recently been told by my own school that all they need now is more money and time. Unfortunately, I’ve been hearing that for decades."
"Yes, Texas A&M has one of the world’s best veterinary schools. There’s no questioning that. But if one university can meet all of Texas’ veterinary needs, why does the state rank ninth among the 10 most populous states in having the necessary veterinarians to care for our livestock? Why are more Texas students going out-of-state for veterinary education than staying in Texas? And why is more than 75 percent of the state’s incoming veterinary workforce being supplied by programs outside of Texas and the country?
To be clear, I’m not passing blame. I’m saying there’s room in our great state for two great veterinary schools.
A lot of things can easily be fixed in 12 years. A lot of things should be fixed after spending a half-billion dollars. Sadly, that’s not the case for the shortage of veterinarians in rural communities.
I’ve recently been told by my own school that all they need now is more money and time. Unfortunately, I’ve been hearing that for decades."
