Scott Spaulding DVM

Scott Spaulding DVM, lifelong entrepreneur, and inspirational leader! CEO, Real estate, German Shepherd & American Saddlebred lover, #Wisconsin

[Scott Spaulding DVM @Scott_Spaulding]

Such a gorgeous #Kentucky #sunset at the Shelby County Fairgrounds 😍

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@anjeleena_lee Oh, indeed it is....

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@YarrowGrace @ashishkjha This isn't entirely true, we had an outbreak of New World Screw Worm in the Florida Keys in 2016. It was quickly controlled

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@timburchett New World Screw Worm won't destroy our beef supply...

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@DirtOnMyBoots @timburchett New World Screw Worm won't destroy our beef supply...

[Meriwether Farms @MeriwetherFarms]

BREAKING NEWS: The USDA has officially confirmed a positive case of the Newworld Screwworm in LaPryor, Texas

This announcement comes less than 24 hours after the Secretary and her allies discredited concerns from elected officials and producers in South Texas, accusing them of spreading misinformation and FAKE NEWS, and reassuring that there were no active cases in the United States

We are immediately calling on the White House to step in and declare a National Emergency to ensure that the USDA does not continue to throttle the funding and resources required to contain this as effectively as possible

The risk of this spreading outside of Texas and even into HUMANS is getting higher and higher by the day, and WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME

[Meriwether Farms @MeriwetherFarms]

CALL TO ACTION: If you live in a border state to Texas or even Mexico, CALL YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS and ask them to pressure the White House to declare a National Emergency Declaration on the New World Screwworm (NWS)

The USDA is currently working to downplay the severity of this situation, but the likelihood of this spreading outside of Texas rapidly increases by the day

A National Emergency Declaration would free up funding and allow other agencies to step in to act, as most other states are not currently prepared to combat this pest

Just to be clear, NWS has no contamination risks to meat. It is a flesh eating maggot that infests live animals that will further devastate the already diminished US Cattle herd

Another important data point is that the NWS CAN ALSO INFEST HUMANS AND PETS, so even if you are not a producer or in Texas CALL YOUR REPS

[Scott Spaulding DVM @Scott_Spaulding]

It was quite the month of May! 💯🇺🇸💖

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@Susiehs Good morning Susie, have an amazing Thursday 👏 💯🇺🇸✨️

[The Corridor News @CorridorScanner]

June Dairy Month Is a Time to Celebrate Wisconsin Farmers. Our farming families transformed rural communities, created local jobs, supported schools and small businesses, and helped establish one of the most respected agricultural industries in the world.

To highlight just how important dairy is to Wisconsin, here are some fun facts about "America's Dairyland, pulled from several agriculture and farming sources and publications from across the state (not AI). Shoutout to @NoahSabich 📸for this photo, + @DevaCowlover + my cousins (who operate a dairy farm in Dodgeville) -- thank you for all that you do!

-Today there are ~5,100 dairy farms in Wisconsin. Most of these farms are family owned and operated.

-Wisconsin is home to more than 1.27 million dairy cows. That means there are more cows than school children! Cows are milked 2 or 3 times each day.

-“America’s Dairyland” is the state’s official moniker stamped on state license plates since 1940.

-Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state and is the only place outside of Europe with a Master Cheesemaker certification program.

-Dairy cows outnumber residents in many rural Wisconsin counties like Lafayette, Buffalo, Clark, and Kewaunee, (sometimes 4:1 or higher in some counties).

-Monroe is known as the "Swiss Cheese Capital of the USA."

-Plymouth, WI, the “Cheese Capital of the World,” produces 40% of U.S. cheese and is home to major companies like Sargento and Sartori. Its historic downtown features shops, eateries, and parks.

-If Wisconsin were its own country, it would rank as the fourth-largest cheese producer globally, just behind the U.S. as a whole, Germany, and France.

-The state produced roughly 3.64 billion pounds of cheese last year.

-It takes about 10 pounds of milk to make 1 pound of cheese, and 21+ pounds for 1 pound of butter.

-National Cheese Curd Day is celebrated on October 15 (unofficially popularized by places like Culver’s).

-Cheese curds became a cultural staple in the 19th century.

-Cheesemaking arrived around 1840, brought by immigrants from Switzerland, Germany. They found ideal conditions: rich farmland and plenty of milk. By 1922, Wisconsin had over 2,800 cheese factories.

-Wisconsin leads in many cheeses: Cheddar, mozzarella, brick, Muenster, etc.

-Wisconsin produces hundreds of varieties, styles, and flavors of cheese, earning a reputation for quality recognized around the world.

-It is the only state that requires a cheesemaking license. It is also home to the country's only Master Cheesemaker program. It takes over 13 years to complete, which is longer than it takes to earn a PhD.

-First Ice Cream Sundae: Two Rivers, Wisconsin, claims the invention of the ice cream sundae. In 1881, a local soda fountain owner was asked to put chocolate syrup over ice cream on a Sunday, breaking a local law against selling ice cream sodas.

-Several generations ago, at the Jefferson County Fair, it was a tradition for dairy exhibitors to parade their cattle on the racetrack in front of the crowd sitting in the long wooden grandstand on Sunday. It was the last day of the fair, a time to celebrate your accomplishments.

-The dairy industry emphasizes sustainability. Many farms use advanced practices for cow comfort, water recycling, energy, and soil health.

-In the 1860s and 1870s, mass soil depletion and insect infestations devastated the state's wheat crops. Farmers pushed for a shift to dairying, which saved the agricultural economy.

-In 1983, Wisconsin dairy farmers voted to create a milk marketing board to promote local milk to consumers. The rest is history!

-The University of Wisconsin–Madison established the very first dairy school in the nation in 1890.

-Colby Cheese: The mild, creamy cheese was invented in 1885 by Joseph F. Steinwand in the town of Colby, Wisconsin, located in Clark County.

-Brick Cheese: Created in the late 1800s by Wisconsin cheesemaker John Jossi, this uniquely shaped, semi-soft cheese is affectionately dubbed "married man's Limburger" because it offers a similar, yet much tamer, pungent flavor

-Dairy farms support thousands of jobs not only on farms, but also in food processing, transportation, equipment manufacturing, veterinary services, and local businesses.

Wisconsin's farmers have spent generations feeding our families, powering our economy, and preserving a way of life central to our state's identity. During June Dairy Month, let's celebrate their contributions and commit to standing with them so future generations can enjoy these traditions too.

[Shem Horne @Shem_Infinite]

When President Trump fills the reflecting pool to reveal the hidden image he had painted on the bottom.

[Scott Spaulding DVM @Scott_Spaulding]

@GoforthKarla @BigFish3000 @RetiredBrandon Par for the course, it's the way they operate.

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@ChefT_Wade Yes, it's beautiful 😍

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Good morning it's a gorgeous June morning in the bluegrass! #Kentucky 💯✨️❤️💖😊

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@BethRey57271108 Indeed 🥰

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This is our Kilo, he plays ball non-stop....💯✨️💖👌

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@yaleetah Indeed he is, thanks 😊

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@weimrnr Good morning, he's excited about nearly everything 🤗🤭

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@REALJuliaJordan Thanks so much, wishing you an amazing Wednesday 💯🇺🇸✨️

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@longtalllucy567 Thanks so much, wishing you an amazing Wednesday 💯🇺🇸✨️

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@Notwokenow It's beginning to look like it, but.... can you keep the fix out?