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MSD Manual
Veterinary Manual
The trusted provider of veterinary information since 1955

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VETERINARY PET

Lora Rickard Ballweber, DVM, DACVM, DEVPC

Specialties and Expertise

  • Mixed animal (large and small); Wildlife/zoo

Affiliations

Education

  • MS: University of Wyoming
  • MS: Oregon State University
  • DVM: Oregon State University (Washington State University)

Certifications

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Microbiologists (ACVM) - Parasitology
  • Diplomate, European Veterinary Parasitology College (EVPC) - Parasitology

Manual Chapters and Commentaries

Chapters

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