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People have told me again and again that I should start documenting the craziness that occurs in my life, as a food animal veterinarian. So here is my attempt and writing my experiences, joys, trials, and tribulations.  I'll try to remember to take pictures, but they may be few and far between. Although I hope I can provide some entertainment, I will also try to explain the what, and why's of what happens. Hopefully through reading this, you and others can really understand what animal agriculture is about, and how important farming and protecting America's food supply really is!  I encourage you to leave comments and questions!

This is a calf with a cleft palate. This is a birth defect that is often seen in humans. As the calf develops, the two halves of the face failed to completely fuse together. This creates a "cleft" in the upper portion of the mouth. This calf was still able to suck from a bottle, however, more often then not, the space does not facilitate a sucking ability.  I name him stitch, because I thought he resembled Stitch from "Lilo and Stitch."