No silver bullet

摘要

I think I can speak for all the "Vet's Opinion" authors in saying that we enjoy feedback on our columns, particularly when a correspondent gives us more to think about. In fact, I was so impressed with Richard Roth's letter to the editor (page 8) thatI thought it deserved some follow-up. I have practiced in Iowa and Indiana and did my veterinary school externship in Nebraska, so I have no experience in what Rich calls "big country." This is why in each article I author, I encourage beef producers tobuild a team to help them improve their herd. This team should include their herd health veterinarian, Extension educator, nutritionist, grazing specialist, etc., and the more local these folks are, the better. The days of the owner saying "I am the expert in all areas" should be dead and gone. My father allowed all these people to help make our own herd and farm better so I learned this at a young age.