Lack of Veterinarians Requires New Tactics, Experts Say; a Shortage of Practitioners On Large Animals Poses Risks for Livestock Industry

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DES MOINES (AP) - As demand for livestock veterinarians continues to grow, experts are worried that there won't be enough new vets to cover the industry's needs.

That's especially worrisome in the event of an outbreak of diseases such avian flu or foot and mouth, experts said.

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Lack of Veterinarians Requires New Tactics, Experts Say; a Shortage of Practitioners On Large Animals Poses Risks for Livestock Industry

"If we don't have food-animal practitioners in the field as the first line of defense to detect some of these thing...

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