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Doctalk with Dr. Dan Thomson

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“DocTalk” with host Dr. Dan Thomson will be teaming up with practitioners around the country to tackle issues with your livestock. Critical issues related to livestock welfare and management, including current animal ag research information, food safety, and companion animal health issues. The series also features nationally and internationally renowned guest veterinarians who offer practical applications to improve the health and well-being of all kinds of animals. Dr. Dan U. Thomson is a third generation bovine veterinarian from Clearfield, IA. Dr. Thomson received his BS in Animal Science and DVM from Iowa State University. Dr. Thomson completed a MS in Ruminant Nutrition from South Dakota State University and a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas Tech University. READ MORE

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