Veterinary Science

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• In a conversation with Dr. Butch Baker at the International PRRS Conference in Chicago, we look at current work on PRRS Area Regional Control in Iowa and the future of vet schools in North America.

Stephanie Rutten, DVM, PhD, offers advice to fourth-year veterinary students and graduate students about swine production and disease prevention. Best advice? Good hygiene.

First, never underestimate the value of good hygiene!  When disease occurs, most people are inclined to reach for a product.  We see this often in our own healthcare—if you’re sick and go to the doctor, you expect to get a prescription.

Second piece of advice? Understand the difference between a field trial and a field test. "Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics" reminds us that numbers can be used in a variety of ways and it is important in science and management to understand their meaning.

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• Staff vet for Country View Family Farms, Dr. Jessica Clark, discusses her career in food animal care and offers her thoughts on recruiting future large animal veterinarians.