Dr. Mike Gast started at Blue Ridge in October 2005. He was born and raised on a family farm in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Education:

• S. Dairy Science 1995 from Iowa State University

• Attended University of Kentucky studied Animal Nutrition

• DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003

• Internship in Ambulatory and Production Medicine in 2004 from Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine

• Perform small animal and large animal medicine and urgent care

Interests include:

• Bovine embryo transfers

• Reproductive disorders

• Dystocias

• Respiratory diseases

• Zoo medicine

Activities:

• 4-H Dairy Leader and 4-H Veterinarian of Loudon County Fair

• Board Member of Blue Ridge Cattlemen’s Association

• Board Member of Pigs Animal Sanctuary

• Member of Saint Stephens Catholic Church

Enjoys:

• Running on the W&OD trail as well as a few 5ks

• Spending time with my girlfriend and our three golden retrievers

• Helping people

• Motivating young people to pursue their goals

Fun Facts:

• One of five veterinarians in my family

• Own a small herd of registered Holstein and Brown Swiss dairy cattle and one beautiful horse named Aunt Bee.

• Actively involved in the family farm in Indiana

• Lease a small farm in Leesburg