Re: RC: Fw: Re:more CTR

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/25/99 8:58:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
karen@chaton.gardnerville.nv.us writes:

<< >We were discussing NATRC at the time where there is always at least one
 >(usually two) licensed vets at the ride.  Not to mention the vet who is on
 >call for treatment should the need arise.
 
 And does NATRC actually require "licensed" vets?  (because apparently, AERC 
 does not) >>

I think the problem here is that there is confusion between the terms 
"graduate" and "licensed".  Yes, NATRC and AERC require graduate 
veterinarians.  Both organizations are wise not to require licensure, as that 
would make them unable to utilize the talent of many top notch veterinarians 
who are interested in the sport but have chosen careers other than 
practice--teaching, research, regulatory medicine, etc., to name a few.  It 
also allows both organizations to utilize retired veterinarians, top 
veterinarians from outside the country, etc., as control veterinarians.  
Furthermore, it circumvents any confusion as to whether or not a veterinarian 
is licensed in a particular state, so that the common practice of having 
quality veterinarians vet rides in several states is not in question.

Heidi


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