For nearly 30 years, Kevin Fenton, DVM and rancher, from Stigler, Oklahoma, has been battling bovine respiratory disease (BRD) to help advance cattle health and performance.
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Oklahoma veterinarian Dr. Kevin Fenton, left, owner of Fenton Animal Clinic, speaks with a producer.
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