Living in Iowa, if there is any momentous news about pigs, we know about it. Iowa is the largest producer of pork in the United States and it is an economic importance to our state. In 2012, Iowa had $6.8 billion in sales, which was double that of the next top producing state so you […]
Preventive Medicine
All fourth-year veterinary students at Ohio State are required to take the preventive medicine rotation. During this rotation, we talk about topics like herd health, vaccination protocols, and preventing and controlling outbreaks of disease. This information is invaluable for veterinary students who intend to enter positions where they work with production management such as the poultry […]
Now I Remember
Approximately halfway through third year (January 2013), I started questioning myself. Admittedly it was likely earlier than this. What happened to my work ethic? Why do I dread my alarm clock going off? I used to be someone who was ready to get the day started and always early. At this point, I was not that person. […]