Expanding food-animal veterinary services through nutritional consultation

Practitioners can increase their value to their clients as well as increase the gross veterinary product by developing supplemental expertise in nontraditional disciplines. This can be accomplished through continuing education and the utilization of technical support services such as the professional nutritionist. In addition, contemporary technology such as the electronic moisture tester and the pH meter can be implemented in the acquisition of nutritional diagnostic data. A comprehensive herd health program is precisely the delivery system into which such complimentary expertise can be integrated successfully.