I’ve been a veterinarian for more than twenty years and a mom almost as long, so I view agriculture through both lenses. I understand the close link between animal health and a healthy, affordable food supply. I’ve witnessed firsthand the growing disconnect between animal agriculture and the public, which deeply concerns me. I love sharing my passion and engaging with people, so I hope you’ll take a moment to send me your questions. I’m a pretty straight shooter, too. I think it’s important to be honest and open.
I took an oath to protect animal health, prevent animal suffering, and to promote human health. Remaining true to this oath is very important to me.
I live on our family farm in Ohio with my husband, three daughters and many four-legged critters. My career path began with a mission trip to Haiti as a teenager. To see the many hungry and malnourished people living in such poverty left a lasting impression and inspired my desire to play a role in providing safe and affordable food. This, coupled with a love for animals, led to a career in veterinary medicine with a focus on food production. What a great opportunity: keeping animals healthy while helping to feed the world.
I am a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, U.S. Animal Health Association and National Institute for Animal Agriculture and have been trained as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician. These experiences have helped me gain deep insight into animal health issues. My time as a large animal veterinarian is the foundation of my experience and knowledge.
I welcome your questions about animal agriculture, advances in animal health, the safety of food produced from animals, how and why antibiotics are used on the farm, or any related topics. I can be reached at AskDrDorman@pahc.com. If I don’t know an answer, I will do my best to find it for you. I was hired by Phibro Animal Health Corporation as part of the company’s commitment to encourage and support open dialogue about producing safe food, promoting animal health and balancing the needs of people, animals and our planet.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for there – or would like to suggest a particular topic for me to expand upon – shoot me a quick message and I’ll get back to you quickly! I might even use the question for a new blog post.
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