As reported on the Barf Blog , a shortage of veterinarians who treat farm animals is, according to USA Today, putting a strain on the country's food inspection system, prompting the federal government to offer bonuses and moving expenses to fill hundreds of vacancies. Read on to see what Kansas State University is doing to solve the problem.

The Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas as a way to ensure an adequate number of veterinarians practicing in rural Kansas is allowing selected veterinary students to borrow $80,000 over a four-year period while in college. After graduation, $20,000 worth of educational debt is forgiven for every year up to four years that these new graduates practice in rural Kansas. This opportunity is granted to five KSU veterinary students every year.

The program allows new graduates to establish themselves in underserved areas without worrying about paying back large educational debts.

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