### Question
How does the law define veterinarian shortage situation?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 3151b*, **veterinarian shortage situation** is defined as:

> a veterinarian shortage situation as determined by the Secretary under section 3151a of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 3151b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 64-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING > SUBCHAPTER III-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS**

