The Beef Podcast Show - #19 - Keeping the fellowship alive in the beef community

We can only move forward as a strong industry when beef producers, veterinarians, nutritionists, students, professors, government officials, and everyone else involved in our production chain are connected and in constant communication. When it comes down to putting those pieces together, there are few people who have as much experience as Dr. Dan Thomson. He is an internationally recognized leader in animal welfare, beef cattle production, and cattle health management, having played a part, directly or otherwise, in the education of many of the professionals in our industry. In this episode, we are pleased to hear Dr. Thomson's insights about animal welfare education, his experience as the host of Doc Talk, and his excellent advice to our next generation of professionals.

What you’ll learn:

1. Animal welfare education and advocacy

2. Work on Doc Talk on RFD-TV

3. Animal production consultation

4. Experience with working with students

5. Great advice to students

Meet the guest

Dr. Dan Thomson

Experience

     ○ Professor and Chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University.

     ○ Owner/Partner at PAC Veterinary and Research Services.

     ○ Founder and Owner of Doc Talk on RFD-TV

     ○ Feedlock veterinarian

Background

     ○ Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (Texas Tech University)

     ○ M.Sc., Ruminant Nutrition (South Dakota State University)

     ○ B.Sc., Animal Sciences and D.V.M. (Iowa State University)

Hobbies: bird hunting and dog training.
Favorite book, movie or TV series: DocTalk on RFD TV, the show I myself own and host.