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December 9, 2022 Issues & Insights

What We’re Reading | Veterinary professor at USask launches bovine health podcast

By University of Saskatchewan

A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast that gives listeners a Canadian perspective on beef cattle health and nutrition.

Dr. John Campbell (DVM), whose research interests include beef cattle and health management, posted the first episode of his Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition podcast on Oct. 31.

“I’ve always been interested in knowledge translation,” said Campbell, a professor and researcher in the WCVM’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. “I’ve had lots of mentors over the years that showed me the importance of that.”

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‘What We’re Reading‘ is a quick look at some of the issues and insights Alberta Beef Producers’ content creators and editors are reading to stay up-to-date, to broaden perspectives, and to explore issues relevant to the agriculture industry.

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