Szymanski selected as Montana’s new state veterinarian

Jamie Henneman
Aug 11, 2023
Aug 11, 2023

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A longtime disease traceability specialist with the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) has been chosen to serve as the new Montana state veterinarian.

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