Economic Impacts of Veterinary Medicine in Ohio

This research paper defines and quantifies selected economic factors associated with the veterinary medical profession in Ohio. Food animal agriculture is already a significant force within the state‟s economy. Veterinary medical professionals help maintain the health and well-being of both food animals and companion animals.

In addition, the profession contributes expertise through various activities designed to assure a safe food supply for all citizens. The veterinary medical profession is of particular significance for all Ohio citizens because of the role veterinary medical professionals‟ play in helping assure a safe food supply and maintaining the health of food animals and companion animals.

This research highlights the direct economic contribution of veterinary medicine and analyzes the geographic distribution of practicing veterinarians within Ohio. Click here to learn more about the value of the veterinary medicine industry in Ohio.

by Dr. Tom Sporleder,Professor of Agribusiness and Farm Income Enhancement Endowed Chair, AED Economics Department, The Ohio State University College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences, Columbus, Ohio.

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