Working through Virginia Cooperative Extension, VA-MD Vet Med's extension activities fulfill Virginia Tech's land-grant mission by interpreting knowledge and research developed by Virginia Tech and other land-grant universities to deliver science-based veterinary health information to interested parties who strive to maintain the health and productivity of their horses and food animals.
Veterinary Extension services are provided through the Virginia Cooperative Extension.
Please contact your local Extension office to request assistance.
2021 Virginia Tech Beef Producers
Beef Cattle Health Conference
A Series of Virtual Webinars
Sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension and VA-MD Vet Med's Production Management Medicine
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. — Beef Production Health
Dr. John Currin: Beef Cattle Benchmarking
Dr. Sierra Guynn: The VCPR and Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Hannah Varnell: Making Smart Culling Decisions
Facilitated by Dr. Terry Swecker
Webinar on Zoom →
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m. — Individual Health Problems
Dr. Meghan Brookhart: The Thin Cow
Dr. Kevin Pelzer: The Cold Calf
Dr. Hollie Schramm: The Lame Cow
Facilitated by Dr. John Currin
Webinar on Zoom →
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. — Timely Topics: Beef Production in Virginia
Dr. Laura Hungerford: Bovine Coronavirus
Dr. Kevin Lahmers: Theileria in Virginia: An Update
Dr. Jamie Stewart: New Bull Breeding Soundness Exam Guidelines
Facilitated by Dr. Sherrie Clark
Webinar on Zoom →
For questions, concerns, or captioning needs, please email Ralph Roop at reroop@vt.edu.
Veterinary Extension Specialty Areas and Personnel
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Dairy Cattle
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Beef Cattle
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Sheep and Goats
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Horses
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Dr. Nancy CurrinExtension Publications
Extension Publications and Resources
Virginia Cooperative Extension provides the following resources:
- VCE Publications and Educational Resources
- Agency 229 Annual Report
Putting innovative research in the hands of Virginians