Monthly Archives: February 2011
Learning Without Doing
The farmers I work with tend to be “hands-on” types and learn best by doing. There is a lot to be said for experiential learning–but there are some lessons we are better off learning without doing. When it comes to … Continue reading
Global Events Prompt Local Vigilance
Sometimes I am asked why we should worry about foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the US when we have been free of the disease since 1929. News reports, feature articles, and press releases circulating in recent months provide ample justification. To … Continue reading
UK Livestock Disease Nightmare Began 10 Years Ago
This month marks the 10th anniversary since the diagnosis of FMD in the United Kingdom in February 2001. Several 10th anniversary articles have been published recently. Here is one that poignantly describes the pain and the resilience of those affected. … Continue reading
