Clinical or other biological observations are made on animals involved in commercial enterprises, so long as the observations do not influence their primary management. Examples of such include clinical observation of animals in training for athletic events, and morphologic measurement of fish harvested by commercial fisherman. Procedures performed on, or samples collected from animals are primarily for research data acquisition, even if they are compatible with accepted veterinary practice. Research funding Extramural funding for conducting research is encouraged and is the responsibility of the graduate student with the advice of the Student's Graduate Committee. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the major professor, with the cooperation of the graduate student, to obtain funding for the research.
Many extramural sources are available depending on the area of interest and species involved.
The Pet Care Trust January United States Department of Agriculture January Limited intramural funding may be available through the department or individual sections. These are unreliable sources, and when available, are usually on a non-renewable, yearly basis. If funding is not secured when entering the program, the graduate student and major professor are advised to seek funds from extramural sources within the first year. This protocol is covered in VMED 7004 Introduction to Research which should be taken the first semester of the student's curriculum. This protocol is covered in VMED 7004 Introduction to Research which should be taken the first semester of the student's curriculum.