Dr. Don Sanders received his undergraduate education at Ohio Northern University. Like Dr. Judy Sanders, he entered the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University in 1964 and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. Following eight years of field training combined with a four-year program of examinations in the area of reproduction medicine, Don became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology in 1981.
Since the early 1970's Don has practiced large animal medicine almost exclusively. In addition to serving clients, he has conducted field research on BVD and mycoplasma vaccines, stray voltage in dairy operations, bovine mastitis, toxic substances and nutrition. Because of his expertise in the areas of nutrition, reproduction, disease processes and production medicine in food animals, he is consulted by clients and veterinary practitioners from across the United States. He has presented research papers and been guest speaker at the annual meetings of several professional organizations and farm industry conventions including the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, Brookside Laboratories, and the World Dairy Expo.
Don has published numerous articles in both professional and farm industry publications. He formerly was the Herd Health columnist for Dairy Today magazine. He has also written a book on dairy cow management titled Dr. Sanders' Guide to Boosting Dairy Profits. This self-help manual for dairymen is published by American Veterinary Publications, Inc.; it is available at the Clinic and through any bookstore.
Don, as well as his wife, Dr. Judy Sanders, is active in the Champaign County and west central Ohio communities. Together they support and participate in 4-H and FFA activities and are the Champaign County Fair veterinarians. They frequently serve as guest speakers for school and career development programs, young farmer organizations, cattlemen's groups and 4-H, horse, kennel and rabbit clubs. Judy is also a member and past trustee of the Champaign County Humane Society.
Don has recently published a new book and founded a new company called VACA resources. See the new site at http://vacaresources.com for more information.
