No more vets? Yet, another problem of health disparities

There's another shortage of doctors in rural areas. But it's not the family doctor, it's the cow doctor.

According to a story by The Associated Press, veterinarians across the country are flocking to the urban areas. Or at least they're going somewhere. And rural America is not one of those places.

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, eight states implemented loan forgiveness programs for vet students who work in underprivileged areas.

What? States are paying people to work in rural areas? Areas most populated with the farms -- cows, horses, pigs... They aren't in the city.

I'm a little confused.

So the question becomes, what's the problem? Is it the lack of "clients" or is it that vets don't want to live in the rural areas despite the amount of their "clients?"

This is again another example of health disparities based on geography. It's just a shame the animals may have to suffer.