The R-CALF USA Round Up

Global Perspectives and American Beef

The R-CALF USA Round Up

Show Notes

R-CALF has had so many people that have played a huge part in our success as an organization. One of those being Dr. Max Thornsberry, former R-CALF President and current Parliamentarian, Animal Health Committee Chair and veterinarian joins the podcast to talk animal health in the U.S., the cattle industry around the world, freedom, liberty and MCOOL.

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