Faculty
Robert (Bob) L. Larson,
DVM, PhD, DACT, DACVPM (Epidemiology), DACAN
Professor, Production Medicine
Edgar E. and M. Elizabeth Coleman Chair Food Animal Production Medicine
Executive Director, Veterinary Medical Continuing Education
Phone: 785-532-5700
E-mail:
rlarson@vet.k-state.edu
Professional Training:
- Bachelor of Science: Kansas State University
- DVM: Kansas State University
- PhD: Kansas State University
Board Certification:
- American College of Theriogenology
- American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine – Epidemiology subspeciality
- American College of Animal Nurition
Teaching:
- Reproduction (Theriogenology) (3rd year)
- Advanced Beef Production Medicine (4th year)
- Advanced Cow-Calf Production Management (4th year)
- Advanced Rural Food Animal Business Management (4th year)
- Veterinary Epidemiology (1st year)
- Practical Use and Interpretation of Veterinary Scientific Literature (1st year)
- Introduction to Epidemiology (graduate)
- Design and Interpretation of Production Livestock Field Trials (graduate)
- Applied Production Medicine (graduate)
Research:
- Dr. Larson’s research focuses on investigating ways to improve beef cattle health, production, and reproduction
Clinical:
Dr. Larson’s primary area of interest is the integration of animal health, production efficiency, and economic considerations in beef cattle production.