Supporting cattle health by respecting culture

Culture plays an important role for the veterinarian serving a particular population. Understanding one’s culture allows vet­erinarians to make better recommendations for a given produc­er, their employees, and ultimately, their animals. This presen­tation focuses on the author’s experience working with Amish and Hispanic owners and employees, delving into some specif­ics about both cultures. Ultimately the aim of this presentation is to provide the courage to ask more about the cultures around them, explore them respectfully, and encourage the owners of the farms around them to do the same. Doing so will enrich the veterinarian’s career and provide new and exciting ways to as­sist your producers.