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Resolved Question: What does the letter for military occupations signify?

21 May 2008 at 11:22am

For example a Bravo vs a Foxtrot? Is there any rythm or reason? See below details: BRANCH 11 INFANTRY * 11A INFANTRY BRANCH 12 ARMOR * 12A ARMOR, GENERAL * 12B ARMOR * 12C CAVALRY BRANCH 13 FIELD ARTILLERY 13A FIELD ARTILLERY, GENERAL BRANCH 14 AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY 14A AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY, GENERAL * 14B SHORT-RANGE AIR DEFENSE (SHORAD) ARTILLERY 14D HAWK MISSILE AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY 14E PATRIOT MISSILE AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY BRANCH 15 AVIATION 15A AVIATION, GENERAL 15B AVIATION COMBINED ARMS OPERATIONS 15C AVIATION ALL-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE 15D AVIATION LOGISTICS BRANCH 18 SPECIAL FORCES * 18A SPECIAL FORCES BRANCH 21 CORPS OF ENGINEERS 21A ENGINEER, GENERAL 21B COMBAT ENGINEER 21D FACILITIES/CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ENGINEER (FCCME) BRANCH 25 SIGNAL CORPS 25A SIGNAL, GENERAL BRANCH 31 MILITARY POLICE 31A MILITARY POLICE BRANCH 35 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE 35B STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE (RC) 35C IMAGERY INTELLIGENCE (IMINT) 35D ALL SOURCE INTELLIGENCE 35E COUNTER INTELLIGENCE (CI) 35F HUMAN INTELLIGENCE (HUMINT) 35G S IGNALS INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SIGINT/EW) BRANCH 38 CIVIL AFFAIRS 38A CIVIL AFFAIRS, GENERAL BRANCH 42 ADJUTANT GENERAL'S CORPS 42B PERSONNEL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 42C ARMY BANDS BRANCH 44 FINANCE CORPS 44A FINANCE, GENERAL BRANCH 55 JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS 55A JUDGE ADVOCATE, GENERAL 55B MILITARY JUDGE BRANCH 56 CHAPLAIN 56A COMMAND AND UNIT CHAPLAIN 56D CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATOR BRANCHES 60-62 MEDICAL CORPS 60A OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 60B NUCLEAR MEDICINE OFFICER 60C PREVENTIVE MEDICINE OFFICER 60D OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE OFFICER 60F PULMONARY DISEASE OFFICER 60G GASTROENTEROLOGIST 60H CARDIOLOGIST 60J OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNECOLOGIST 60K UROLOGIST 60L DERMATOLOGIST 60M ALLERGIST, CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGIST 60N ANESTHESIOLOGIST 60P PEDIATRICIAN 60Q PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGIST 60R CHILD NEUROLOGIST 60S OPHTHALMOLOGIST 60T OTOLARYNGOLOGIST 60U CHILD PSYCHIATRIST 60V NEUROLOGIST 60W PSYCHIATRIST 61A NEPHROLOGIST 61B MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST/HEMATOLOGIST 61C ENDOCRINOLOGIST 61D RHEUMATOLOGIST 61E CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGIST 61F INTERNIST 61G INFECTIOUS DISEASE OFFICER 61H FAMILY PHYSICIAN 61J GENERAL SURGEON 61K THORACIC SURGEON 61L PLASTIC SURGEON 61M ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON 61N FLIGHT SURGEON 61P PHYSIATRIST 61Q THERAPEUTIC RADIOLOGIST 61R DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST 61U PATHOLOGIST 61W PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGEON 61Z NEUROSURGEON 62A EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN 62B FIELD SURGEON BRANCH 63 DENTAL CORPS 63A GENERAL DENTIST 63B COMPREHENSIVE DENTIST 63D PERIODONTIST 63E ENDODONTIST 63F PROSTHODONIST 63H PUBLIC HEALTH DENTIST 63K PEDIATRIC DENTIST 63M ORTHODONTIST 63N ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON 63P ORAL PATHOLOGIST 63R EXECUTIVE DENTIST BRANCH 64 VETERINARY CORPS 64A FIELD VETERINARY SERVICE 64B VETERINARY PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 64C VETERINARY LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE 64D VETERINARY PATHOLOGY 64E VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY 64F VETERINARY COMPARATIVE MEDICINE 64Z SENIOR VETERINARIAN (IMMATERIAL) BRANCH 65 ARMY MEDICAL SPECIALIST CORPS 65A OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 65B PHYSICAL THERAPY 65C DIETITIAN 65D PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BRANCH 66 ARMY NURSE CORPS (ANC) 66C PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH NURSE 66E OPERATING ROOM NURSE 66F NURSE ANESTHETIST 66H MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSE 66N GENERALIST NURSE BRANCH 67 MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS 67A HEALTH SERVICES 67B LABORATORY SCIENCES 67C PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SCIENCES 67D BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 67E PHARMACY 67F OPTOMETRY 67G PODIATRY 67J AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION BRANCH 74 CHEMICAL 74A CHEMICAL, GENERAL 74B CHEMICAL OPERATIONS AND TRAINING 74C CHEMICAL MUNITIONS & MATERIEL MANAGEMENT BRANCH 88 TRANSPORTATION CORPS 88A TRANSPORTATION, GENERAL 88B TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 88C MARINE AND TERMINAL OPERATIONS 88D MOTOR/RAIL TRANSPORTATION BRANCH 91 ORDNANCE 91A ORDNANCE, GENERAL 91B MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT 91D MUNITIONS MATERIEL MANAGEMENT 91E EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL BRANCH 92 QUARTERMASTER CORPS 92A QUARTERMASTER, GENERAL 92D AERIAL DELIVERY AND MATERIEL 92F PETROLEUM FA 24 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 24A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ENGINEER 24B DATA SYSTEMS ENGINEER 24Z INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER FA 30 INFORMATION OPERATIONS (IO) 30A INFORMATION OPERATIONS OFFICER FA 34 STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE 34A STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE OFFICER FA 35 MILITARY INTELLIGENCE (USED WITH AOC 15C ONLY) 35D ALL SOURCE INTELLIGENCE 35G SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE ELECTRONIC WARFARE FA 39 PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS AND CIVIL AFFAIRS 39A PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS OR CIVIL AFFAIRS, GENERAL 39B PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS 39C CIVIL AFFAIRS 39X PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS AND CIVIL AFFAIRS, DESIGNATED FA 40 SPACE OPERATIONS 40A SPACE OPERATIONS FA 43 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 43A HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OFFICER FA 45 COMPTROLLER 45A COMPTROLLER FA 46 PUBLIC AFFAIRS 46A PUBLIC AFFAIRS, GENERAL 46B BROADCAST FA 47 USMA STABILIZED FACULTY 47A USMA, PROFESSOR 47C USMA, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH 47D USMA, PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCES 47F USMA, PROFESSOR OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 47G USMA, PROFESSOR OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES 47H USMA, PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS 47J USMA, PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 47K USMA, PROFESSOR OF HISTORY 47L USMA, PROFESSOR OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND LEADERSHIP 47M USMA, PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY 47N USMA, PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES 47P USMA, PROFESSOR OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 47Q USMA, PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE DEAN 47R USMA, PROFESSOR OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 47S USMA, PROFESSOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FA 48 FOREIGN AREA OFFICER 48B LATIN AMERICA 48C EUROPE 48D SOUTH ASIA 48E EURASIA 48F CHINA 48G MIDEAST/NORTH AFRICA 48H NORTHEAST ASIA 48I SOUTHEAST ASIA 48J AFRICA, SOUTH OF THE SAHARA FA 49 OPERATIONS RESEARCH/SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (ORSA) 49A OPERATIONS RESEARCH, GENERAL 49W TRAINED, ORSA 49X UNTRAINED, ORSA FA 50 FORCE DEVELOPMENT 50A FORCE DEVELOPMENT FA 51 ACQUISITION 51A SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT 51C CONTRACTING AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT 51R SYSTEMS AUTOMATION ACQUISITION 51S RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING 51T TEST AND EVALUATION 51Z ACQUISITION FA 52 NUCLEAR RESEARCH AND OPERATIONS 52B NUCLEAR RESEARCH AND OPERATIONS FA 53 INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 53A INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 53X DESIGNATED SYSTEMS AUTOMATION FA 57 SIMULATIONS OPERATIONS 57A SIMULATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICER FA 59 STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY 59A STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY FA 90 LOGISTICS 90A LOGISTICS MFA 70 HEALTH SERVICES 70A HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 70B HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 70C HEALTH SERVICES COMPTROLLER 70D HEALTH SERVICES SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT 70E PATIENT ADMINISTRATION 70F HEALTH SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES 70H HEALTH SERVICES PLANS, OPERATIONS, INTELLIGENCE, SECURITY, AND TRAINING 70K HEALTH SERVICES MATERIEL MFA 71 LABORATORY SCIENCES 71A MICROBIOLOGY 71B BIOCHEMISTRY 71E CLINICAL LABORATORY 71F RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY MFA 72 PREVENTIVE MEDICINE SCIENCES 72A NUCLEAR MEDICAL SCIENCE 72B ENTOMOLOGY 72C AUDIOLOGY 72D ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 72E SANITARY ENGINEER MFA 73 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 73A SOCIAL WORK 73B CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY IMMATERIAL CODES 01A OFFICER GENERALIST 02A COMBAT ARMS GENERALIST 05A ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT REPORTING CODES 00A DUTIES UNASSIGNED 00B GENERAL OFFICER 00C RELIEVED FROM DUTY, SICK IN HOSPITAL OR QUARTERS 00D NEWLY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AWAITING ENTRY ON ACTIVE DUTY FOR OFFICER BASIC COURSE ATTENDANCE 00E STUDENT OFFICER OFFICER SKILL CODES CODE TITLE 3A JOINT DUTY ASSIGNMENT 3D GOVERNMENT CONTRACT LAW SPECIALIST 3E TACTICAL EXPLOITATION OF NATIONAL CAPABILITIES (TENCAP) * 3F NATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 3G CLAIMS/LITIGATION SPECIALIST 3H JOINT PLANNER * 3J M1A2 ABRAMS TANK 3K JOINT COMMAND, CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS (C3) 3L JOINT SPECIALTY OFFICER 3N INTERNATIONAL LAW SPECIALIST 3Q STRATEGIC DEBRIEFER AND INTERROGATOR 3R FORCE MANAGEMENT 3S UNIT AIR MOVEMENTS OFFICER 3W NSA JUNIOR OFFICER CRYPTOLOGIC CAREER PROGRAM * 3X M2 BRADLEY INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE/ M3 CAVALRY FIGHTING VEHICLE 3Y SPACE ACTIVITIES * 3Z MORTAR UNIT OFFICER 4B OPERATIONS RESEARCH/SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 4H BRANCH AUTOMATION OFFICER 4J POSTAL 4K ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 4M ARMY ACQUISITION CORPS CANDIDATE OFFICER 4P SECURITY ASSISTANCE 4R ROBOTICS 4S ATTACH� 4T RECRUITING OFFICER (RO) 4V MORTUARY AFFAIRS OFFICER * 4W UNDERWATER SPECIAL OPERATIONS * 4X MILITARY FREE FALL SPECIAL OPERATIONS 4Z CERTIFIED ARMY ACQUISITION CORPS OFFICER 5B VISUAL INFORMATION 5D RADIO FREQUENCY MANAGER 5H NUCLEAR CHEMICAL TARGET ANALYST 5J TECHNICAL ESCORT 5K INSTRUCTOR 5L NBC RECONNAISSANCE 5N INSPECTOR GENERAL 5P PARACHUTIST 5Q PATHFINDER * 5R RANGER * 5S RANGER-PARACHUTIST 5T EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ADVISOR 5U AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER 5V MARINE DIVER 5X HISTORIAN 5Y CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER 6A DEFENSE SENSOR INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION TRAINING PROGRAM (DSIATP) 6C ECONOMIST 6D PUBLIC EDUCATION OFFICER 6E CIVILIAN SUPPLY OFFICER 6F PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OFFICER 6G PUBLIC FACILITIES OFFICER 6H PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER 6M MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION OPERATIONS 6P MASTER FITNESS TRAINER 6R PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER 6U AGRICULTURAL OFFICER 6V CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 6W ARCHIVIST 6X ARMY RESEARCH ASSOCIATES PROGRAM 6Y INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT (IM) 6Z STRATEGIST 7E CHAPLAIN EDUCATION AND TRAINING 7F PASTORAL COORDINATOR 7H UPPER EXTREMITY MUSCULOSKELETAL EVALUATION 7K MARRIAGE AND FAMILY MINISTRIES 7M CHAPLAIN RESOURCE MANAGER 7Q TRAINING DEVELOPMENT 7R HOSPITAL MINISTRIES 7T CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST 8A INTENSIVE CARE 8D MIDWIFERY 8E NURSE PRACTITIONER 8F COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 8G OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC NURSING 8J INFECTION CONTROL 8T BLOOD BANKING 8Z MEDICAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION 9A MEDICAL PROFICIENCY (ALL AMEDD CORPS) 9B MEDICAL PROFICIENCY (MC, DC, VC AND AMSC ONLY) 9C MEDICAL PROFICIENCY (MC, DC AND VC ONLY) 9D MEDICAL PROFICIENCY (MC, DC AND VC ONLY) 9E MEDICAL PROFICIENCY (MC AND DC ONLY 9I HEALTH FACILITIES PLANNER A2 OH-58A/C SCOUT PILOT A3 OH-58D SCOUT PILOT A4 OH-58D WARRIOR PILOT B1 UH-1 PILOT B2 UH-60 PILOT B5 EH-60 PILOT C2 CH-47D PILOT D2 AH-1Q/S PILOT D5 AH-64A PILOT D7 AH-64D PILOT E3 C-20 PILOT E5 C-12 PILOT E6 C-21 PILOT E7 C-23 PILOT E8 C-26 PILOT F3 RC-12 PILOT F4 RC-12K/N PILOT F5 O-5A/EO-5B/RC-7 PILOT G5 EXPERIMENTAL TEST PILOT G6 MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT G7 AVIATION RELATED G8 AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER * K4 SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION (SOA) * K5 MH-60K PILOT * K6 MH-47E PILOT M1 ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT M2 EMERGENCY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT M3 AVIATION MEDICINE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT M4 CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE M5 EMERGENCY NURSING This is for the Army, but if you have knowlege of any branch please let me know.

Resolved Question: Joke, just for laughs?

20 May 2008 at 7:36pm

First-year students at Texas A&M's Vet school were receiving their first anatomy class, with a real dead cow. They all gathered around the surgery table with the body covered with a white sheet. The professor started the class by telling them, 'In Veterinary Medicine it is necessary to have two important qualities as a doctor: The first is that you not be disgusted by anything involving the animal body. For an example, the Professor pulled back the sheet, stuck his finger in the butt of the dead cow, withdrew it and stuck it in his mouth. 'Go ahead and do the same thing,' he told his students. The students freaked out, hesitated for several minutes. But eventually took turns sticking a finger in the anal opening of the dead cow and sucking on it. When everyone finished, the Professor looked at them and said, 'The second most important quality is observation. I stuck in my middle finger and sucked on my index finger. Now learn to pay attention. 'Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid.' No I didnt make the joke, but I love this one too!

Resolved Question: Which School has a better veterinary Medicine program... A...

19 May 2008 at 10:39pm

I'm a junior in high school and i'm going to apply to college in the fall. I intend to pursue a career as a veterinarian so I want to attend the same school for my undergraduate education and Vet School and University of Florida and Auburn are the closest. I hear that UF is cut-throat and the campus is huge and confusing. I intend on majoring in Zoology but I just want to know which one is best.

Resolved Question: What are your responses to this article?

19 May 2008 at 6:08pm

"...death from behavior problems is the leading cause of pet mortality." by Nicholas Dodman, Director of the Animal Behavior Clinic at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine and author of the books The Dog Who Loved Too Much and The Cat Who Cried for Help. When we think of pets, we tend to conjure up warm and friendly images: new puppies cavorting together, kittens playing with a ball of twine, a parakeet sitting on its owner's finger singing sweet nothings into its owner's ear, a faithful Retriever at its master's side. It's this warm and fuzzy side of pet ownership, plus the unconditional companionship that pets provide, that helps forge the strong bond that often exists between people and their pets. Unfortunately, though, there's another side to pet ownership that we don't hear so much about; what happens when pets do not live up to our expectations of them and the bond between the owner and the pet weakens or completely breaks down. Behavior problems are almost invariably the reason behind this rift. Some owners simply suffer the adversity and soldier on. Others would seek help but do not know where to find it. Yet another group surrenders their pet to the local shelter or pound on the off chance that it will be adopted. This solves their problem with the pet -- but not the pet's problem -- and no one learns from the experience. There is an old Swedish proverb that says, "Some people make the same mistake a thousand times and call it experience." That certainly applies here, as some of the same owners simply obtain another pet and repeat the cycle of ignorance. Many of the pets brought to shelters are surrendered there because of behavior problems that their owners believe to be permanent. Approximately 70 percent of these animals end up being "put to sleep," making death from behavior problems the leading cause of pet mortality, ahead of trauma and disease. It is estimated that between five and 10 million dogs and cats come to an untimely end in the nation's shelters and pounds each year - a veritable holocaust. To put these figures into perspective, at least three times as many dogs are destroyed annually because of behavior problems as die of cancer, another leading cause of death. With dogs and cats, the problems range from aggression and house soiling to fear and anxiety-based conditions, including various compulsive behaviors. A similar spectrum of conditions plagues small mammals, birds and even reptiles, although figures on the morbidity and mortality that these problems cause in these species is presently lacking. So what causes these problems and what can be done about them? The cause, I am afraid to say, in one way or another is us, the pet owners and pet breeders. Many of the problems we experience with our pets are normal species-typical behaviors that are inconvenient for us or occur in an inappropriate setting, such as urine marking or furniture scratching in cats. Other problems are exaggerated versions of normal behaviors that have been accentuated by indiscriminate breeding practices. A final group of behavior problems is inadvertently engineered by us. We often do not appreciate or understand the importance of environmental and social experiences on the development of behavior, or we interact inappropriately with our pets, sending incorrect signals of leadership and understanding. For example, a dog growls and snaps at a stranger. Its owner, in an attempt to calm the dog, pets the dog and speaks soothingly to it. The dog, however, interprets this petting and soothing as praise, thereby reinforcing its aggressive behavior. Fortunately, it is often not too late to intervene and rectify at least the majority of these problems. A little understanding goes an awfully long way. To understand what behaviors to expect from a particular type of pet, what drives these behaviors, and how to re-direct them resolves many of the species-typical behavior problems. It is also helpful to attend to the pet's psychological and physical needs through attention to exercise, diet, and various environmental factors. Communication with the pet can be enhanced through modern non-confrontational training. Attention to species specific behavioral needs (such as a bloodhound's need to sniff or a sheep dog's need to herd) is a must. In addition, specific behavior modification practices can be of enormous value, in some cases augmented by targeted pharmacological therapies when genuine psychological problems are involved. Medical causes of behavior problems are becoming better understood and these problems must be diagnosed and treated appropriately if other strategies are to be successful. The bottom line is that now, at last, something can be done to correct most behavior problems. A new breed of veterinary and non-veterinary specialist has emerged to help advance the science of animal behavior studies and to educate others in the art. A number of referral centers have opened up in private practice and in academia. The clinical services they provide can and do help in dealing with hard-to-treat behavior problems. No longer is there no place to turn. There are very reasonable alternatives to euthanasia that are likely to meet with success, whatever species is involved. It is quite foreseeable that within a few years the currently overwhelming dilemma of animal behavior management will come under control - and not a moment too soon. The cavalry has arrived!

Resolved Question: 24yo that wants to go back to college. How do I do it?

19 May 2008 at 1:53pm

Hi, I am so lost about how to get back into the college world. I need my high school guidance counselor again! I have been out of school for 5 years. I completed my freshman year at Rutgers University in NJ and then left. I really want to go back now that my financial aid will go under myself. I am recently unemployed after working a manager's position for 2 years and figure this is the perfect time to go back. Do I need to transfer my Rutgers credits (even if the grades were not that good), or can I start over from nothing? Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am considering a degree in veterinary medicine and I know this is 8 years of work ahead of me and $ is limited. Thanks!

Resolved Question: I Want To Major In Pre-Veterinary Medicine...?

18 May 2008 at 3:43pm

I'll be going to college next year and i'm looking for good colleges right now..any good universities that will have that major?

Resolved Question: PhD in Veterinary Medicine opportunities?

17 May 2008 at 3:07pm

Could I become a professor in veterinary medicine with a PhD? What else could I do with a PhD in this field? And yes I know that I would be considered a veterinarian with this degree.

Resolved Question: Best books for alternative veterinary medicine?

17 May 2008 at 3:05pm

Can anyone tell me what some of the best books on alternative (meaning holistic, homeopathic, organic, etc.) veterinary medicine are? I'm looking for books that cover natural feeding, use of supplements, and alternatives to conventional medicine in companion animals. I know there are a lot of informational sources out there, but I wanted to know what you would recommend. Websites, journals, magazines, articles, and books all welcome. Just tell me what you recommend and why!

Resolved Question: Biodegradable cat litter?

17 May 2008 at 3:02pm

Alright, so I've read about it, read reviews about it, but I want you to tell me about it. I currently use Arm & Hammer Multi Cat Clumping litter, which works great! Minimal odors, clumps great, and I have never had the problem of my cat not using his litter box. But... I want to be more eco friendly. As an advocate of integrative alternative veterinary medicine, I feel as though I should find a litter that works as well as my clumping clay pollutant with all the advantages of the wheat/pine/corn based products on the market now. So tell me about your experiences with different cat litter or even automatic cat boxes. Swheat Scoop? Feline Pine? Yesterday's News? Worlds Best Cat Litter? With everyone natural feeding, is anyone out there using a natural cat litter? Or is clay still reigning supreme.

Resolved Question: Careers with animals?

17 May 2008 at 10:09am

Animals are the reason i live, and I really want to work with them as a career when I am older. I have seriously considered veterinary medicine, and while I'm pretty sure I could get in if I set my heart to it, I just don't know if that is the lifestyle I want. What are careers with animals that I can use a lot of education (I am one of the top students in my high school) besides veterinary medicine? In many ways I would love to be a professional dog trainer, but I feel like I need a more intellectually challenging job, if you know what I mean...

Resolved Question: do I have to take a UCAT test for veterinary medicine?

16 May 2008 at 5:01pm

I want to go to university to become a veterinary surgeon, do i have to take a UCAT test like doctors etc do?

Resolved Question: veterinarian in australia....please answer????

14 May 2008 at 1:18pm

iam studing veterinary medicine in egypt and my dream is working as vet in australia but iam confused what can i do... 1-complete my studies here and then applying for working visa and if i come there will i work directly as vet or i need to more studies and how many years will i stay to complete it and does it cost much 2-applying for student visa after or before my graduate and does it cost much and how long will i stay to complete my course there please tell me the easiest and best way 4 me

Resolved Question: Should i become a veterinarian?

12 May 2008 at 1:27pm

I am currently studying biomedical science and am looking into either veterinary science or post-graduate medicine. I have a strong passion for working with animals but i don't want to have money worries in later life. i am really scared of making the wrong decision, please help!

Resolved Question: canine peri-anal hernia?

10 May 2008 at 12:46am

Is there anyone on here who knows anything about veterinary medicine? I have a very small 10wk chihuahua that weighs just shy of a pound. She has a large peri-anal hernia. The vet said she is too small for surgery. But she has issues defecating. He said soft foods and fiber, lots of fluids. I also give her a few drops of prune juice once a day. She eats about a quarter of a teaspoon of canned Iams puppy food every 2-3 hours from 6am to 10pm. He suggested possible euthanasia due to the size of the rupture and the small size of the chihuahua if defecating continues to be such an issue. Is there any alternative? And how successful would a repair be on a very small dog? The vet didn't know if it would even be possible to net the hernia.

Resolved Question: What degrees are needed to become a Doctor of Veterinary M...

8 May 2008 at 10:20am

I am trying to figure out what degrees and ed ucation is needed to become a dvm also if anyone knows any good vet schools in Illionios that would all be helpful! Please Help!!!!

Resolved Question: Which university is better? Wich Country is better?

8 May 2008 at 5:49am

Which university is more recognised and which country has a better economy? University of Veterinary & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno (Czech Republic) University of Veterinary Medicine, Kosice (Eastern Slovakia) Warsaw University of Life Science(Poland)

Resolved Question: Looking for guidance relating to study and application?

5 May 2008 at 6:56pm

# 1 - Study - I know that some institutions offer tests to help you determine what you'd be good at. Do you know of any websites that offer these tests? I'm having issues because I feel like I should go to school for something I have a passion for (veterinary medicine, anthropology, marine biology), but I'm really good at arguing (showing people different perspectives, etc...) and writing, so my mother thinks I should be a lawyer or a writer. # 2 - Application - I also want to know what kind of jobs I can acquire by studying these things...I don't want to work in an office. I am driven and am the type of person that can make a great contribution to society...if I had proper direction. Any information that leads to the satisfaction of my life's dreams will be rewarded will one billion dollars. *with one billion dollars.

Resolved Question: Why are people against horse slaughter in Amer. when its c...

3 May 2008 at 11:05pm

I recently read in the American Journal of Veterinary Medicine that they have significantly higher numbers of neglect and abuse cases since the closing of slaughter houses in the US. They said that this combined with our economic downturn is seriously hurting the equine industry and there are no homes for horses who would have been slaughtered to go to. We all know horses are inhumanely slaughtered in mexico - my question is how can we as horse lovers and Americans say we're proud of sending horses to be murdered across the border when they were being humanely processed without pain here in the US? I don't understand how people can react emotionally and then do nothing to support it. None of the orgs fighting to stop slaughter have enough funds to provide care for the horses that would have been slaughtered nor do they have the ability to raise the funds. Can someone explain this to me? I hate that horses must die too - but its a sad fact of life - sometimes slaughter is necessary. Brain - horses are slaughered as meat animals or to go into products like dogfood / cat food. I ride / own / and love my horse - but it looks to me like this movement is a bit extreme. If you can outlaw someone slaughtering horses for human consumption then how long until hamburgers and chicken strips or even omelets are illegal? I understand it's really difficult for some animals lovers to see horses go to slaughter - but i personally don't see why we think sending them to Mexico to be stabbed in the spine until immobile and then processed (alive or dead) is superior to the human system we had working in the US

Resolved Question: Why can't they save horses with broken bones?

3 May 2008 at 9:34pm

I would think veterinary medicine is advanced enough to save a horse with one or even two broken legs. Why not?

Resolved Question: Japanese translator, a good career choice?

3 May 2008 at 10:26am

I've been considering more and more about my career choices since my time to graduate is drawing near. Just recently, I've stumbled upon the idea of becoming a Japanese translator. I also want to study Veterinary medicine, so I was thinking of taking both a major in Veterinary Medicine and Japanese literature. But, before I make a final decision, I would like to know if choosing to be a translator is really a good idea. It would help if someone could give me their opinion.

Resolved Question: email address of Pacifica Agrivel supplies Inc. Vel Ouano ...

2 May 2008 at 10:49pm

I am asking the email address of Pacifica Agrivet Supplies Inc. @ Vel Ouano Bldng, A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City, Cebu so that I can send my request to re-apply for availment of credit for feeds and veterinary medicines for my backyard battlecocks farm.

Resolved Question: Which Couse for me???

30 Apr 2008 at 12:50pm

I wanna go to Queens University Belfast in 2009 and i have narrowed it down to five courses: Medicine (most likely not get the grades) Veterinary Medicine (same as above) Pharmacy Biological Science Biomedical Science Currently studying Biology, Chemistry, business studies, ICT Can you tell me about these courses and help me decicde which 1 to do plzz???????

Resolved Question: How to get Teacher recommendations for veterinary school?

28 Apr 2008 at 4:14pm

I am currently a sophomore in majoring in biology in order to pursue graduate studies in veterinary medicine. In order to apply you need to get letters of recommendation from a few professors, but I have no idea how to go about doing this. I am contemplating asking one of my comparative anatomy professors this semester, but I'm not sure if I should wait for another professor later when I'm a junior or senior, or if I'll be able to go back to this professor my senior year and still get it from him? Any Ideas?

Resolved Question: Have women caught men up?

28 Apr 2008 at 11:54am

"...there are many scientific subjects where women undergraduates and postgraduates are in the majority: In medicine and dentistry, there are almost 30% more women than men. In subjects allied to medicine, there are five times more women than men. In veterinary science, there are three times more women than men. In agricultural sciences, there are over 25% more women than men. And in the biological sciences, there are over 40% more women than men. It follows that what we mean when we talk about a gender gap often comes down to two subject areas only. At the last count, there were about 11,000 more men than women studying the physical sciences. That looks like a big gap, but 8,000 of the 11,000 difference are attributable to a single subject - physics. And in a few of the physical sciences - like forensic science - there are actually more women than men. In engineering and technology there is also a shortfall of female students - only 15% of uni students are women" http://www.dius.gov.uk/speeches/pearson_ukrc_120308.html Rio - these are UK figures, maybe some difference with the US? :-)

Voting Question: Career problem!!!!!!!?

28 Apr 2008 at 10:03am

hi guys, i have taken the followin subs phy,che,biology...........i havent taken maths could u suggest some courses. i have an interest in veterinary medicine but could u suggest some other course other than medicine. i wann do something in biology

Resolved Question: I applied for the Pre-Vet program but now realize I want t...

24 Apr 2008 at 3:55pm

I applied to ASU and was accepted to the Pre-Vet program because that is what I thought I wanted to do but now I realize I want to do something completely different. I plan to teach english in Japan after college so I do not need veterinary medicine anymore. Can I still change this? When do I change it and how?

Resolved Question: Is anyone experiencing grain mites in dogs eating Beneful?

23 Apr 2008 at 3:20pm

Our 2 dogs recently got very ill with grain mites from eating Beneful dog food. A call to Purina resulted in an apology without accepting responsibility. Their representative stated that he had never heard of this problem before. We have seen others who have posted this grain mite issue before and wonder if anyone else has contacted Purina and what the respnse was? The dog food sample was analyzed at a university that teaches Veterinary Medicine with the result proving that grain mites existed throughout the sample.

Resolved Question: Is specific heat relevent in veterinary medicine?

22 Apr 2008 at 10:24pm

Resolved Question: rabbies shots are bad for the animal.what should be done?

20 Apr 2008 at 10:04pm

Concurrent 5 and 7 year challenge studies, being conducted according to USDA vaccine licensing standards by Dr. Ronald Schultz, began at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in November 2007. Veterinary vaccine manufacturers are not required by law to provide long-term duration of immunity studies in order to license their product, only studies that demonstrate that they confer immunity for the length of time indicated on the label. Thus, rabies vaccine manufacturers are allowed to license 3 year rabies vaccines as 1 year vaccines despite studies proving that the rabies vaccines confer a MINIMUM duration of immunity of 5 to 7 years.by law im suppose to get my dog a rabbies shot ever years.when its not good for the,dogs have died,mood problem,list goes on&on... i know there is a one year shot and a 3 year shot depending on what the vet gives them.but it last at least 5 to 7 year. so they dont need it.so why is it a law.when it should 5-7 years..

Resolved Question: How much do you rely on a veterinary technician at the vet...

20 Apr 2008 at 6:43pm

You may not realize how much they can help you and your pet. Many veterinary technicians have specialized education,experience and some have obtained certification or licensing. Veterinary technicians are required to maintain hours of continuing education to maintain their certification/licensing. So they are current on the latest trends in medicine just as your vet is. Did you know that it is the veterinary technician preforming the dentistries and anesthesia on surgeries?

Resolved Question: Alternative entry methods for veterinary medicine at uni?

20 Apr 2008 at 10:41am

am looking to study vet med at uni next year, however have not applied due to circumstances outwith my control, i have applied for science subjects at glasgow university, i would also be willing to study veterinary medicine at edinburgh. I am wondering how easy it would be if i went to glasgow to study physics for me to transfer in to veterinary after a year or so, would that be possible? and is it common for people to do?? i dont want to do anything else i just want to do vet med, i am wondering if there is anything else which can gain entry into the course other than straight higher/ a levels. a transfer seems like the best option. could anyone help?

Resolved Question: Can a degree in veterinary bioscience gain me entry to the...

20 Apr 2008 at 10:40am

really want to do veterinary medicine, however have not got it on my application due to circumstances outwith my control, it is what i really want to do though. I am wondering if by entering a vet bioscience degree at glasgow uni, could i then after that enter the veterinary medicine degree course?? is that likely to be ok?? i dont care how long it takes,

Resolved Question: Kindly donate 5 minutes= I am a freelance article/essay wr...

18 Apr 2008 at 9:40pm

I am freelance article/essay writer having 12+years of expertise in writing articles and essays for many journals,local newspapers and other print media. My areas of expertise are : -Psychology -Environment and Forestry -Veterinary medicine -Family,Home,Marriages -Gender based articles -PROFESSIONAL PAPERS -STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS -Sociology I am aware of only 2 websites which are reliable and genuine till now :"www.researchwriters.com" and "www.academon.com". Can anyone help me tracing/naming similar standard websites? After surfing the web for over a year I failed to find anymore RELIABLE & GENUINE websites which pay for the stuff I can write (mentioned above). My experience is in print media not on the net.I am just asking for help to name some specific sites if you know.In search engines,thousands appear and it becomes impossible to identify the correct one.

Resolved Question: Veterinarian Schools?

16 Apr 2008 at 6:51pm

Well I'm starting college next year at University of Findlay, and although I have a ways to go before I need to think about actual verterinary school, I still feel the need to learn a little more. I've heard it's easier to get into a Veterinary school in other countrys than in the US, would you say this is true? If so why? If you get your doctorate in veterinary medicine somewhere outside of the US, do you need to take some sort of test in order to practice in the US? Thanks for help answering these questions.

Voting Question: i have to start choosing subjects at school and i not sure w...

16 Apr 2008 at 3:32pm

i am good at maths and science, but i don't want a boring job in business or medicine. i love animal (i know it sounds lame) and would love to work in a safari park or help animals in danger. my mum says i should do zoology or veterinary i like the sound of zoology as veterinary is very hard to get into university. Is zoology a good subject to choose as a career path?

Resolved Question: Can I study veterinary medicine in Melbourne?

16 Apr 2008 at 12:03am

Im coming to Australia/Melbourne soon ..Is this field is available ?How long is the study period?What are requirements to join ?

Resolved Question: How is this for a scholarship essay? Feel free to offer ad...

15 Apr 2008 at 7:05pm

Ever since I was a young boy, of ten, I have wanted to become a veterinarian. I guess you can say that is my dream. I have always adored animals. I had two dogs Shadow, who passed when I was six, and Midnight who just passed recently. I have been to the vet with my dogs many times and have seen, first hand, the type of work that veterinarians do. This is why I wish to pursue a college education at the University of Connecticut, so that I may one day become a veterinarian and be able to assist in keeping people?s pets healthy. One issue, however, for going to the University of Connecticut is money, which is why I need this scholarship. If I am able to go to this college my major will be animal medicine pre-veterinary category. I love to be around animals and I really would enjoy how happy people are when their sick pet is healed. I do realize that it is not all this easy; there are many challenging tasks to being a veterinarian. I would have to deal with the people who come to put their pet to sleep and I would be the one putting their pet to sleep. This is where people skills come in, which I excel at. Through my education, I will mature as a young adult and I will gain much more knowledge, not only in my field of veterinary medicine, but also in life. My education, which will ultimately lead to me becoming a veterinarian, will benefit others and me in many ways. Pets are a very important part of people?s lives and both the pet and the owner benefit from veterinary care. In addition veterinarians can also protect against zoonotic diseases, which can transfer from animals to humans. I too, can benefit from being a veterinarian. I will develop many close bonds with both the animals and their owners. In addition to this, I will also develop even further my people skills. to the person who said thnx ill steal this, you cant because this appication is for a specfic work where my mom is and only kids of employees can get it. to the other person thanx for the advice i shouldve posted the question too, they wanted to know why i want to pursue a college education and how my education would benefit others and ME.

Resolved Question: Is there a doctor of veterinary medicine in the LA area wh...

13 Apr 2008 at 10:57pm

Yesterday, my darling Mishkoff died of the food poisoning and I am needing to know what to do for him.

Resolved Question: Going to university in Germany???

10 Apr 2008 at 8:20pm

Ok I'm a college student in the U.S. at the moment & I'm majoring in pre-vet. The only thing is, I also want to major in German Studies and spend this fall (and possibly the rest of my college education) over in Berlin to get a real experience. But I'm pretty sure I want to be a veterinarian so I don't know how that would work... would I be able to go to vet school in Germany?? Because I don't want to live in the U.S. I'm hoping somehow to live in Germany eventually. So if I studied veterinary medicine at a German university, would I be allowed to get a job as a vet in Germany?? Or would I not be allowed to because I'm not a German citizen?? Any help would be great! Thank you!

Resolved Question: Tufts University vs. Cornell University?

7 Apr 2008 at 9:03pm

for a student wanting to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Also wanting to become a wildlife veterinarian on African sanctuaries. True. The only thing is that Tufts has a wildlife hospital, whereas I'm not sure if Cornell does. Well, does this sound like a student who would be accepted into Cornell? * PLENTY of animal experience * All advanced courses * Excels in math, science, and English * Drama, Yearbook, Global action and Awareness, Newspaper, Honors Program, NHS * Habitat for Humanity * 3.75 or so GPA during sophomore year * A teacher who is an amazing person I'm hoping to have write me a recommendation letter. * English Festival * At least 8 electives * Summer programs involving school and college I am only a sophomore, and /am/ going to add more to my plate soon. * also treasurer in drama.

Resolved Question: College of Veterinary Medicine in Michigan?

7 Apr 2008 at 12:24pm

Are there any good schools in Michigan for Veterinary Medicine, other than MSU??

Resolved Question: Help with my major, please?

5 Apr 2008 at 12:53pm

I want to be a Research doctor. I want to find a cure for cancer, experiment with germs and bactiria, and learn how people get diagonesed with certain stuff like MD, Cancer, etc. What would be the "exact" name of this job? What major would that be? Next, I'm deciding where it would be. Which of the these tittles best fit it? Environmental Health Health Sciences, General Kinesiology/Exercise Science Nursing Pharmacy Public Health Rehabilitation/Therapeutic Services Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Veterinary Medicine Lastly, about how much money does this job earn? Thanks!

Resolved Question: Has anyone been accepted into Colorado State University's ...

3 Apr 2008 at 3:25am

I got into Colorado State University's vet start program.They choose 5 freshman who are pursuing their Bachelor's at Colorado State and after completion of their undergrad degree, they get guaranteed acceptance into the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Has anyone been chosen for this program and have completed it? I want to know what to expect. I know it's going to be amazingly hard.

Resolved Question: I need your help! Veterinary medicine interview question?

2 Apr 2008 at 10:00pm

Ok for school i am doin a vet medicine project and we have to do a interview with watever topic we are doing an well i need your help an help me think of some questions i could ask my vet. i have some but i need to have a wide expland on some questions, so if u can help me i will highly be so THankful!

Resolved Question: i need your help! veterinary interview questions?

2 Apr 2008 at 9:38pm

Resolved Question: Can anyone summarize this article in a half a page to a pa...

2 Apr 2008 at 7:49pm

Resolved Question: is it possible to major in veterinary medicine and minor i...

1 Apr 2008 at 9:36pm

or major in both. im a freshman in high school and its always been my dream to be a vet. but lately there's been a lot of sh*t going on concerning animals and i want to do something about it.

Resolved Question: Veterinary Medicine Question?

29 Mar 2008 at 2:02am

Does a Veternarian have the right to euthanize an animal with out consent of the owner? I had a guinea pig and brought it to a vet where I live and he said he would give it fluids and do x rays. But later when I talked to him, he said "Hel helped it along" and then charged me for the euthanasia. I also never saw the x-rays that he also charged me for!! This was in Canada, do you think it would differ USA vs Canada??

Resolved Question: What kind of animal related careers are out there other th...

26 Mar 2008 at 8:34am

Resolved Question: I'm working on an essay for a scholarship but I don't know...

23 Mar 2008 at 2:46pm

I have to write an essay on why I am interested in a specific area of specialization in medicine and I want to write it about Veterinary Medicine. Do you have any suggestions? I don't know what I'm going to write yet, so any help from you will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!< >

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