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Peggy Hoyt interviewed Dr. Lisa Karr about career opportunities in the companion animal science field and the growth of companion animal programs in 4-H.

Peggy Hoyt interviewed Dr. Lisa Karr, an Associate Dean and Companion Animal Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, about career opportunities in the companion animal science field. Dr. Karr discussed how she transitioned from wanting to be a veterinarian to focusing on dog and cat nutrition, and explained the growth of companion animal programs in 4-H, which has increased enrollment by 51% since 2012 to 8,322 youth. They covered the courses offered in companion animal sc...

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Host: Peggy Hoyt

Guest: Dr Lisa Karr

Topics covered

• companion animal science
• dog nutrition
• cat nutrition
• 4-H programs
• career opportunities

Keywords

• veterinarian
• nutrition
• youth enrollment
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Products: companion animal programs

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