California livestock producers are being asked to share their experiences with veterinary care as concerns grow about access to food-animal veterinarians statewide.
The California Farm Bureau and the California Department of Food and Agriculture have launched a survey to gather information on the availability of routine herd health services, emergency care and ranch calls. Survey results may help support future veterinary shortage designations and increase participation in the USDA Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, which is designed to attract veterinarians to underserved areas.
The survey is open to producers through June 30 at surveymonkey.com/r/CHQX858.
