I don’t know about you, but life has felt completely upended since early last year with the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout our world, in our communities and at home. Looking beyond the coronavirus headlines, there’s a daily barrage of negative news, from labor shortages, empty store shelves and increased food prices, to natural disasters and political divisiveness. This doesn’t include the personal burdens that many of us bear. There’s no doubt…
Farmers, veterinarians and the animal health community have committed to responsible use of antibiotics to ensure animal health and well-being. Importantly, they’ve also made substantial progress over time. I share my thoughts on some bigger picture implications for animal health and welfare in my latest blog.
I have met some incredible women working in farming and agriculture. The most interesting thing is that many have the same title – Mom. A few months ago, I spoke with Tara Vander Dussen – aka the New Mexico Milkmaid – about the life lessons she is passing on to her kids through life on…