Lunch With Forages – Dr. Joe Snyder

Let’s talk about parasites and grazing animals. Joe Snyder is a veterinarian with decades of experience working with grass-based farms and ranches. For many years, he ran the Myrtle Veterinary Hospital in southwest Oregon. His clients grazed beef cattle, sheep, dairy cows, goats, and horses in a mild climate that was ideal for grass and worms, coccidia, and other parasites that thrive on pastures. After retiring from active practice, Joe taught Veterinary Technicians to be about farm animals at Portland Community college but is now almost fully retired. Today we’ll discuss parasite treatments, resistance, and how grazing strategies can reduce or increase parasite loads.