EPISODE 01 » 01|13|2020
In the inaugural episode of Fully Vetted, hosts Mia Cunningham and David Frash sit down with Dr. Ellen Yoakam of the Ohio Department of Agriculture to discuss African swine fever (ASF).
Although it has not yet been detected in the United States, the possibility of its appearance has become a hot topic of conversation in the veterinary community. Dr. Yoakam explains the ramifications of the disease, as well as what is currently being done at a state and federal level to help mitigate the risk of ASF spreading.
Also, as part of the recurring segment Meet the Board, David sits down with 2020-2021 OVMA President Dr. Greg Hass to learn a more about his volunteerism.
The 2020-21 President of the OVMA, Dr. Hass is a 1992 graduate of The Ohio State University and teaches at the University of Findlay.
A third-generation veterinarian, Dr. Yoakam works at the Ohio Department of Agriculture and served as the 2019-20 OVMA President.