Director of Extension
Dr. Jonathan Townsend
Asst. Professor of Dairy Production Medicine
Purdue Veterinary Medicine Director of Extension
Contact Information
Email: townsejr@purdue.edu
Phone: 765-494-0333
Education:
B.S. - University of Maine, 1991
D.V.M. - Auburn University, 1995
Ph.D. - Purdue University, 2007
Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners - Dairy Specialty
Dr. Townsend grew up on a small dairy farm in Maine and has worked in private practice as a dairy practitioner and in industry as a technical services dairy nutritionist. He is especially interested in dairy nutrition, especially of the transition cow, milk quality, and calf and heifer management. His background has enabled him to see a wide variety of dairy farms and issues. He is available to help use his experience in troubleshooting health and productivity problems on dairy farms throughout the state of Indiana.
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Extension Assistance:
If you have questions or wish to have the assistance of Dr. Townsend for a current herd problem, please contact him at 765-494-0333 or at townsejr@purdue.edu. If a herd farm visit is scheduled, your local veterinarian and other professionals of your choice will be invited to participate.
