Dr. Dan Grooms began his position as dean of the Iowa State University College (ISU) of Veterinary Medicine last fall. He came to ISU from Michigan State University where was a professor, extension veterinarian, administrator and researcher, and served as chair of Michigan State’s Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.

The Spokesman visited with Dr. Grooms recently to discuss why he’s excited about his new position and his views on key issues in animal agriculture, including concerns over foreign animal diseases, the ongoing shortage of...