They've been able to absorb the extra costs of shipping in hay and sending their animals to feed lots, but for smaller farms and ranchers that experienced large fires, the situation is less optimistic.

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But vets spend much of the day on their feet, sometimes have to work outside in bad weather and must absorb the stress that comes with the illness and death of beloved animals, which keeps the job from making the top of the list.

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