Former Minnesota State Veterinarian Dr. Tom Hagerty passed away on Saturday. The Waseca, Minnesota-native was 85 years old. Hagerty practiced large and small animal health in St. Michael, Minnesota for 25 years. Hagerty was the executive director of the Minnesota State Board of Animal Heath from 1984 until he retired as State Veterinarian in 2001. He then served as the lead Minnesota State Fair Veterinarian for 15 years. Read more.
