A shortage of veterinarians in rural areas is causing problems for farmers and ranchers. University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Dr. Laura Molgaard says legislation may help solve rural veterinarian shortages in the state. Loan forgiveness programs for rural veterinarians are one piece of the puzzle. “The income that students in rural communities would receive is not necessarily the same as they would in the Twin Cities. Yet they’re graduating with the same amount of debt,” said Molgaard. Other possible solutions would be efforts to ease support staff shortages.
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