veterinarian

In Wyoming, cattle outnumber people two to one, and plenty of other furry pets roam around. But there are fewer and fewer veterinarians to care for them. We visit one lifelong vet in Big Piney who’s feeling the pinch.

This winter has been one of the warmest in Wyoming history. Milder winters means fair-weather critters, like ticks, are out and ready to bite earlier than usual. And with that comes disease concerns.

An aging and shrinking veterinarian workforce is being felt in the livestock industry. Wyoming hopes education funding tied to an in-state work agreement will help.

University of Wyoming veterinary scientists are working on a test that will differentiate two types of brucellosis, a disease that has caused concern…