Dr. Gill Patterson from VetNow, and Chris Bomgaars Founder from EveryPig join us to discuss Ag-Tech and Examples of technology Can be Used as a tool to help the Swine Industry. How can this be a new business model for Veterinarians and an asset to Producers during a time with profit losses, Labor/Rural Veterinary Shortage. These two gentlemen also review two points of opportunity and two points of caution.
About Dr. Gil Patterson
Dr. Gil Patterson is the Chief Medical Officer for the veterinary telehealth company, VetNOW. Dr. Patterson has extensive experience in public health, veterinary academia, and swine veterinary practice. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Following graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Patterson worked as a swine veterinarian with the Swine Vet Center, in St. Peter, MN. Dr. Patterson left practice in 2014 and began a residency in Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Minnesota, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety. During the course of his residency, he earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, and became a diplomat in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Dr. Patterson then worked at the Center for Animal and Human Health in Appalachia (CAHA), a One Health-focused educational outreach and research organization within Lincoln Memorial University, College of Veterinary Medicine, in Harrogate, TN. Through these experiences Dr. Patterson recognized the growing need for telehealth solutions designed specifically to support the needs of healthcare professionals of the future. He officially joined the VetNOW team in April of 2020, and is actively working with his team to develop telehealth solutions to improve public health, food safety, and healthcare productivity.
About Chris Bomgaars
A Loyola University-New Orleans alumni, Chris Bomgaars is an accomplished entrepreneur, known for his innovative drive and capacity for creating business growth. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he ventured into a management position in a logistics startup in Costa Rica, ultimately steering it towards a successful sale.
In his professional journey, a significant chapter was his decade-long service as the Vice President of RC Family Farms, his family’s pork production company. It was during his time at RC where Chris not only accelerated the company’s rapid growth but also cultivated a deep commitment to effecting positive change in the livestock industry.
To this end, Chris pioneered the “EveryPig” application – a groundbreaking pig health platform. This first-of-its-kind technology gathers vital, time-sensitive data on pig health and treatments, enabling production teams to quickly identify and respond to animal health issues. This real-time approach revolutionizes an industry that still collects much of this information on paper.
After his successful tenure at RC Family Farms, Chris continues to make a mark in various capacities. He has served on the Board of Directors for Honduras Outreach International, a charitable organization close to his heart that empowers individuals in rural Honduras and Nicaragua.
Chris is proficient in Spanish and has a basic understanding of Portuguese; gained from his time studying at the University of Granada and vast international travel experience. His other interests include skiing and tennis. His trailblazing career journey and diverse interest speak volumes about his dynamic personality and commitment to drive change, both in business and the wider community.
