The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Stephen Wadsworth: Training Future Dairy Veterinarians | Ep. 46

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Wadsworth, dairy veterinarian and lecturer at the University of Vermont, explains how experiential learning through student-managed herds builds practical skills in dairy health and management. He highlights hands-on training, accountability for decision-making, and workforce development for future veterinarians. Discover how real farm experience strengthens technical expertise and industry readiness. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Experiential learning value
• Student herd management
• Dairy skills development
• Veterinary career pipeline
• Work ethic training

Meet the guest:

Dr. Stephen Wadsworth is a dairy veterinarian and lecturer at the University of Vermont, specializing in dairy health management, reproduction, and animal welfare. With over four decades of field experience, his work focuses on experiential learning through student-managed herds and workforce development in dairy veterinary medicine. 

Learn more from Dr. Stephen Wadsworth on The Dairy Health Blackbelt, available on all major platforms.

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