Large animal veterinarians are essential to the success of our agriculture industry. But new research shows the dropping numbers are beginning to indicate a trend that could have major impacts on ...

In the world there are two kinds of people. Those who see a need and simply talk about it, and those who see a need and take action. Since 2003, there has been a shortage of veterinarians, ...

Dr. Joe Guevara does the daily work of a large-animal veterinarian, including long hours, travel between farms and caring for animals that require immediate attention. He explains how the job combines ...

A Washington working group is examining the shortage of large animal veterinary services. The state legislature approved the group in July. The group must provide a preliminary report to the ...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 legislative session over the weekend, and one of the bills passed is aiming to help farmers by addressing the shortage of ...

DERBY, Vt. (AP) — This summer, Steve Sanford had to tell 106 dairy farmers in rural northern Vermont he could no longer treat their cows. Battling degenerative arthritis, the 56-year-old large animal ...

MORNING VIEW, Ky. (WKRC) – Todd and Nancy Kloentrup operate Poverty Hollow Farms in southern Kenton County, raising about 30 mother-calf pairs of black angus cows. Nancy is also a semi-retired ...

The animal bellowed and shot a retaliatory kick toward the veterinarian’s knees. The cowhands at Warren’s Feedlot watched, waiting for the prognosis. The Angus seemed fine, but there was an infection ...

Noncompete agreements are pervasive in veterinary medicine, causing tremendous hardships on veterinarians, their families, ...

Dr. Christine Staten knows exactly when she decided to become a large animal veterinarian. “At 9 years old, I have a memory of my pony (Brandy) being super sick…” she said, “The veterinarian drives up ...