In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Wadsworth from the University of Vermont shares how the CREAM program helps shape future dairy veterinarians through hands-on experience and community building. He highlights the value of early exposure to large animal care, personal development, and applied herd management in dairy education. Learn how experiential learning is shaping the future of dairy health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Students learn that being on time for 3:30 a.m. milking teaches responsibility, commitment, and the value of hard work."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Wadsworth is a longtime dairy veterinarian and currently serves as a lecturer and director of the CREAM program at the University of Vermont. With over 40 years of field experience, his focus includes herd management, student education, and community leadership in dairy health.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:57) Introduction
• (01:52) Experiential student learning
• (03:07) Dairy herd management
• (04:17) Workforce development skills
• (05:06) Community and character building
• (08:23) Animal handling basics
• (10:50) Closing thoughts

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