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CAREERS: Vet celebrates 40 years in the business and says we must work to retain the 'talented people in the industry'

Steven Baxter has dedicated his life to the sector and has cherished being a key part of the farming community. Amy Wilkinson finds out more

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CAREERS: Vet celebrates 40 years in the business and says we must work to retain the 'talented people in the industry'

Farm vets are an integral part of farming, with huge amounts of trust being built between vet and farmer. These relationships can withstand the test of time, sometimes lasting decades. This is...

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