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Online Medical Exams Extended to Livestock Due to Veterinarian Shortage

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By Yuka Isogawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

14:59 JST, August 2, 2025

SAPPORO — Online medical examinations for livestock are becoming more common, particularly in Hokkaido, and part of the reason is due to a shortage of large animal veterinarians.

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