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Articles tagged under: veterinarian

Livestock Water Concerns in North Dakota

Published May 8, 2026

Low spring runoff and below-average precipitation could lead to access issues for adequate, good-quality water for livestock this spring. NDSU Extension Veterinarian Jake Galbreath says they’ve received multiple reports of water sources that are either low, dried up or toxic…
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Cattle Country Conversations

Published January 8, 2026

Cattle Country Conversations has made its debut on the Red River Farm Network. This weekly update shares insight from cattle industry experts. In our first report, NDSU Extension Veterinarian Jake Galbreath talks about the up-and-down temperatures and the impact on…
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Dr. Miller Named SD State Veterinarian

Published December 31, 2025

South Dakota has a new state veterinarian and executive secretary for the South Dakota Animal Industry Board. Dr. Mendel Miller has been the assistant state veterinarian since 2009. Before that, Miller had a veterinary practice in Canton, South Dakota. Former…
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Expanding Access to Veterinarians in Rural Areas

Published June 23, 2023

Rural communities are faced with a shortage of essential veterinary services. The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides student loan reimbursement to veterinarians who practice for three years in federally designated shortage areas. A similar program is available for medical…
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North Dakota State Veterinarian to Retire

Published April 26, 2021

Longtime North Dakota state veterinarian Dr. Susan Keller will retire two months from now on June 30. The Kansas native joined the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and State Board of Animal Health in 1997, where she has served as…
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Watch for Sick Calves this Spring Season

Published April 18, 2019

Scours can be a problem in calves this time of year. NDSU Extension veterinarian Gerald Stokka says a majority of cases occur when calves are three to 16 days old. Inadequate nutrition, poor weather conditions and overcrowding in lots can…
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Congress Reintroduces Veterinary Bill

Published April 16, 2019

Congress has reintroduced the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. The bill addresses shortages of food animal and public health veterinarians in rural and agricultural communities. USDA is experiencing historical shortages, designating over 190 regions in 44 states as…
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SDSU and UM Partner on Veterinary Program

Published April 3, 2019

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has signed off on a partnership between South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota to address the shortage of large animal veterinarians. The program would allow students to complete two years of study…
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Watch for Pinkeye and Foot Rot in Cattle

Published August 2, 2018

A combination of heat, water and pest pressure can increase the risk of pinkeye and foot rot in cattle. NDSU Extension veterinarian Dr. Gerald Stokka says there are certainly differences in susceptibility to organisms that can cause infection. Regardless, treatment…
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USDA Looking to Fill Veterinarian Shortages

Published April 26, 2018

USDA is seeking veterinarians to join its food safety and inspection team. Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Food Safety Carmen Rottenberg says the Department has a hard time finding veterinarians who specialize in animal husbandry, or food-producing animals. Right now, there…
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