Vetlink

By Jodi Henke

Farmers who don’t have a veterinarian close by can have difficulty getting quick information and resources for their animal health and management issues. A team of Prairie View A&M University researchers in Texas has developed a smart device app to help farmers get improved access to veterinary care, especially in remote areas.

Dr. Paul Johnson is leading this research. He says he came up with the idea for the app called VetLink after attending a goat field day and discovered there is a need for this. The app can’t give you a diagnosis or prescribe medication. But, if you see symptoms in a goat that you’re not familiar with, there are two options.