Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch veterinarian Dr. Alex Strauch recently accepted the Early-Career Food Animal Veterinarian Award, established this year, from Michigan State University (MSU) at the 2021 Michigan Veterinary Conference for his contributions to animal medicine.
According to the Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Strauch is the first staff veterinarian for the company, which is Michigan’s largest egg producer. He has been a staff veterinarian at Herbruck’s since May 2017 and cares for approximately eight million layers.
“The Early-career Food Animal Veterinarian Award is presented to Michigan-based food animal veterinarians who have made significant contributions to the field of Production Animal Medicine through their commitment to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge, innovative approaches to everyday problems, contributions to training future agricultural workers, and leadership and volunteerism in organized veterinary medicine and/or broader society,” states MSU’s announcement.
“At Herbruck’s, caring for our animals guides everything we do, so it is very affirming to receive this award from Michigan State University,” Strauch said. “As we continue to grow, animal care will always be one of our top priorities. I am committed to providing a high quality of life for the health of our birds and overall business.”
“We are so proud of Alex for the top-quality care he provides to our animals,” said Mohamed Mousa, vice president of production at Herbruck’s. “Alex’s work is an example of putting our core values into action, and we are so thankful he is a member of our team.”
Dr. Annette O’Connor, chair and professor of Epidemiology for the Department, said, “We were fortunate to work with the Food Animal Practitioners Committee of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association to select the recipients. Still, it was incredibly difficult to select the awardees this year. A lot of amazing practitioners were nominated. It was so exciting to honor our fellow veterinary professionals and the critical work they do in ensuring food security and safety.”
Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch is a fourth-generation family farm based in Saranac, Michigan with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.herbrucks.com.
