There’s a shortage of vets to treat farm animals. Pandemic pets are partly to blame

Posted by on December 19, 2022 5:00 am
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Andy Berry approaches one of his cows at his farm in New Hebron, Miss., on Dec. 16, 2022.

A sharp increase in pet ownership during COVID-19 has contributed to an exodus of vets from the farm sector, as they opt for better paying and less dangerous “companion” animal practices.

(Image credit: Rory Doyle for NPR)

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