Monday, March 13, 2023

Milliron Monday: Equine Parasitism

Dr. Smith's VIP name tags from Midwest Veterinary Conferences
 

Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:  June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010
Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith: April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021
Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic, Dr. Pete and Jody Smith. 

"Don't spread manure on pasture."
― Dr. Pete Smith

A keynote speaker at many veterinary conferences, typewritten notes fill the Smith archives. This topic is Equine Parasitism, "the most serious problem" in horse care. According to Dr. Smith's notes, "There are seventy-seven different parasites found commonly in the horse." Here are Dr. Smith's original notes...







  
Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.

  

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