UTIA Study: Rural Veterinary Services

	Anthony Haynes (standing) of the UT Office of State Relations moderates a forum held at the UTIA campus in Knoxville. More than 50 people attended the forum, during which the public was invited to comment on the decline of rural veterinarian practitioners in Tennessee.

As part of its analysis of the situation, and to solicit input for public policy recommendations, the UT Institute of Agriculture conducted a series of three public forums for citizens to voice their concerns. One forum was held in each of the grand divisions of the state.

Transcripts of these forums will serve as a record of the public input. These records will also serve as a benchmark for policymakers on this issue in future years. Follow the links listed to review the transcripts from each forum:

• August 17, 2006 – UT Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center, Spring Hill
• August 24, 2006 – UT Institute of Agriculture Campus, Knoxville
• August 31, 2006 – UT West Tennessee Research and Education Center – Jackson