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Dr. Lee Jones is a Senior Beef Professional Services Veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Duluth, GA. Prior to that, he was Associate Professor with the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine and Extension Veterinarian where he provided veterinary services to South Georgia farm clients including herd health and reproductive services

Dr. Rodrigo Bicalho, CEO of FERA, is a renowned expert in veterinary medicine and animal health, recognized for his innovative contributions to the industry. He spearheaded the development of FerAppease at FERA, leading the company's efforts in innovation and research-driven product development.

Dr. Jason Shumaker hails from Mississippi and obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Mississippi State University. During his time at Mississippi State, he pursued a Master's degree in Dairy Production Medicine. Dr. Shumaker's professional journey led him to the Texas Panhandle, where he spent 12 years as a solo practitioner. Initially focusing on dairy herd health, his practice gradually transitioned to primarily managing heifers and overseeing specialized backgrounding operations. Leveraging the diagnostic approach and expertise of Newport Labs, Dr. Shumaker developed several successful preventive health programs for his clientele. In 2018, he joined Newport Labs and currently serves as the manager of the cattle technical service team. He remains dedicated to his passion for understanding and preventing diseases in young cattle, with a particular focus on stocker beef and dairy replacements.

Dr. Hennebelle received her Bachelor of Animal Science Degree at Berry College, her DVM from the University of Georgia, and a Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine (MPVM) from the University of California Davis. She was appointed as Georgia’s State Veterinarian in July 2021. Dr. Hennebelle oversees the Animal Health Division of the Georgia Department of Agriculture while managing staff veterinarians the state’s Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) program, and animal disease investigations as they arise.

Dr. Tony Frazier was appointed State Veterinarian on July 1, 2001. Dr. Frazier is a 1988 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he worked in a mixed animal practice in Cullman, Alabama. In 1990, he returned to his hometown of Brewton, AL and opened a private practice. In 1995, Dr. Frazier accepted a position with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries as a Veterinary Medical Officer. Dr. Frazier is a member of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern Animal Health Association, and the United States Animal Health Association. Dr. Frazier serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors of the Alabama Poultry and Egg Association, Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Beef Cattle Improvement Association, and the Beef Committee of the Alabama Farmers Federation. Currently, Dr. Frazier serves as the President-Elect of the National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, as President of the Southern Animal Health Association, and President of the USAHerds user group. Within the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Dr. Frazier is responsible for the Animal Health Section, Meat Inspection Section, Diagnostic Laboratories, and Poultry Programs. Dr. Frazier has served as PTO President for W.S. Neal Elementary School, Brewton, AL and is a member of the Cornerstone Community Church which is also located in Brewton. Dr. Frazier has been married to wife, Patty, for thirty-one years, and they have three children; Nathan, Madeline, and Samuel.

Dr. Scully is currently an associate professor of food animal medicine and surgery in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Scully left her home in Ireland and a career in public relations to pursue a veterinary career. She graduated with her DVM in 2011 and completed a food animal rotating internship in 2012 at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. During this time, she realized her ultimate goal was to become a theriogenologist. Dr. Scully completed her Theriogenology Residency, a Master of Veterinary Sciences at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She achieved board certification in Theriogenology in 2016. Small ruminant advanced reproductive techniques, pain management in food animals and preventative medicine for goats are her specific areas of interest. Her research has focused on sterilization of feral horses, the effects of in utero androgen exposure on ram lambs and small ruminant semen collection methods. Her future research will focus on pain management in food animals, porcine blood typing, small ruminant parasite prevention and the bovine ocular microbiome. She has published in the field of ruminants, small animal, equine reproduction and has an appreciation for all aspects of theriogenology. Dr. Scully attributes all of her success to the mentors she has had in her life and is eager to serve others in a mentorship capacity.

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