The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Dan Grooms: Rural Veterinary Medicine Shortage | Ep. 183

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Dan Grooms, Dean of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the rural veterinary shortage and its impact on beef producers. He explains how debt relief, mentorship, internships, community engagement, and new practice models can help recruit and retain food animal veterinarians. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Rural veterinarian shortage
• Student debt challenges
• Veterinary retention strategies
• Rural internship programs
• Building professional networks

Meet the guest:

Dr. Dan Grooms is the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. He previously served as a professor and veterinarian at Michigan State University, focusing on beef cattle health, teaching, research, and outreach. He earned his DVM and PhD in Veterinary Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University. Learn more about rural veterinary medicine and beef cattle health with Dr. Dan Grooms on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. 

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