(a) Education, Extension, and Training. The purpose of the proposed activities must be to substantially relieve rural veterinarian shortage situations, or facilitate or support veterinary practices engaged in public health activities, in the U.S.

(b) Rural practice enhancement. The purpose will be to support the development and provision of veterinary services to substantially relieve designated rural veterinarian shortage situations in the U.S. Funds may be used to establish or expand veterinary practices, including:

(1) Equipping veterinary offices;

(2) Sharing in the reasonable overhead costs of such veterinary practices, as determined by the Secretary; or

(3) Establishing mobile veterinary facilities in which a portion of the facilities will address education or extension needs.