![Veterinarian Karen Chandler works quickly to castrate young male calves.](https://will.illinois.edu/images/uploads/49515/060418_erh_ruralvet_castration__medium.jpg)
Shortage Of Rural Veterinarians Puts Farmers, Food Supply At Risk
There’s been a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas since 2003 due to a combination, experts say, of low wages, long hours and fewer new graduates wanting to live outside of a major city.