The shortage may increase pressure on farmers who may not be able to access a vet when necessary (file picture). Photo / 123RFThe shortage may increase pressure on farmers who may not be able to access a vet when necessary (file picture). Vets say a nationwide shortage of staff, drought and uncertainty due to Covid-19 is pushing them to a breaking point. Geraldine vet Hilary McCullough said her rural practice was struggling to find three more staff which would take pressure off current workers. Beattie said vets not being able to attend farms could compromise animal welfare, biosecurity and food safety.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 12, 2021 22:09 UTC