Oklahoma Ag Secretary weighs in on the ripple effects caused by the veterinarian shortage

“The veterinary shortage... put a lot of pressure on the economy in different parts of Oklahoma.”

A recent study brought to light the key factors behind Oklahoma’s rural veterinary shortage. Now, we get an update on how it is affecting the ag community and what steps are being taken to reverse the trend.

State Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the importance of livestock vets, the ripple effects, and advice for future veterinarians.

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