The lack of veterinarians means a lack of proper care, which can sometimes be deadly for animals and costly to farmers.

The number of veterinarians who work with cows, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals is on the decline as fewer students opt for large animal practice. This brings up concerns about food safety ...

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Dr. Bailey Lammers (left) and vet tech Sadie Kalin in a photo from 2019. That year Lammers opened Gavins Point Veterinary Services PC in Crofton, Nebraska, and had her first child. “It’s a lot more ...

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A new online course, “Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Rural America” aims to help participating veterinarians, agribusiness professionals and veterinary students learn about mental health ...

BELOIT, Kan. — The United States has a growing shortage of veterinarians, especially in the most rural communities. The problem is predicted to get worse if we don’t catch up with the need. The bond ...

Oklahoma’s rural communities are grappling with a worsening veterinarian shortage, especially in areas dependent on livestock. According to the Farm Journal Foundation, 64 of the state’s 77 counties ...