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The cows in Dennis Ritter's central Minnesota barn need a visit from a vet about twice a month.  Ritter says it getting hard to find a vet quickly because their schedules fill up fast.  Veterinarians say it's difficult to recruit qualified help because fewer vet students are interested in working with livestock.  (MPR Photo/Tim Post)

The cows in Dennis Ritter's central Minnesota barn need a visit from a vet about twice a month. Ritter says it getting hard to find a vet quickly because their schedules fill up fast. Veterinarians say it's difficult to recruit qualified help because fewer vet students are interested in working with livestock.

(MPR Photo/Tim Post)
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