Pennsylvania deer farms face a shortage of veterinarians

When it comes to the health of their herds, many Pennsylvania deer farmers have to take matters into their own hands. And it’s not by choice.
A shortage of veterinarians that are either trained, or willing, to take on deer farms as clients is scarce in some parts of the state. The shortage of veterinarians has forced many of Pennsylvania’s 650 deer farms – which supply trophy bucks to hunting preserves and are a source for urine-based deer lure – to focus on prevention in the hopes of limiting their need for a veterinarian that can be difficult to find.

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