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Cost-Effectiveness of Pre-Adoption Treatment of Canines with Heartworm Disease for Rescue Organizations

Friday, November 7, 2014
Plaza Foyer (Sheraton)
Haleigh Arent , Angelo State University
This study collected data for a six-month period from various rescue organizations that deal with shelters in the state of Texas about current policies on treating heartworms in canines. Resulting data analysis determined whether current policies are cost-effective based solely on income from adoptions.