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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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0003-1488
Publication Date:
15 Jun 2020

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Storage of euthanasia solution as a factor in addressing veterinarian suicides

Randall J. Nett MD, MPH1, Tracy K. Witte PhD2, Suzanne E. Tomasi DVM, MPH1, and Katherine A. Fowler PhD3
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  • 1 1Respiratory Health Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC, Morgantown, WV 26505.
  • | 2 2Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849.
  • | 3 3Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC, Atlanta, GA 30341.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.256.12.1321
Volume/Issue:
Volume 256: Issue 12
Online Publication Date:
15 Jun 2020
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Contributor Notes

Address correspondence to Dr. Nett (gge5@cdc.gov).