Academic Degrees

• DVM Washington State University 1988
• BS Utah State University 1984

Professional Experience

• 2023 – Present: Index Genetics- Director
• 1992 – Present: President/owner of K and L Cattle Company, Inc., Buffalo, Wyoming.
  – The company operates as a cow-calf and yearling-to-finish operation.
  – We also formulate custom mineral and protein supplements tailored to our clients’ specific needs.
• 1989 – 2023: President/owner, Buffalo Veterinary Clinic, Inc., Buffalo, Wyoming.
  – Founder and practicing veterinarian for Buffalo Veterinary Clinic, a beef cattle-focused, mixed animal practice. Beef client herds ranged up to 15,000 cows.
• 2002 – Present: Founding Member of The Academy of Rural Veterinarians.
  – Mentored over 40 veterinary students in accredited programs.
• 2002 – 2024: Member of The Academy of Veterinary Consultants. Served on the Board of Directors for 10 years, including President in 2019.
• 1998 – 1999: Graduate of the Beef Cattle Production Management Series, Great Plains Veterinary Education Center, University of Nebraska.
• 2006-2008: Consultant for Drusba Narodiv, a Ukrainian beef cattle enterprise.
• 1988 – 1989: Associate veterinarian, Harney County Veterinary Clinic, a three doctor, mixed animal practice in Burns, Oregon.

Community Service

• 2008 and 2013: Cattle Fax Risk Management Symposium
• 2004: Graduate of WYO-BEEF Short Course, University of Wyoming.
• 2003: Symposium on Rising to Meet the Expectations of Today’s Beef Industry, Casper, Wyoming.
• 2003: Symposium on Feedlot/Stocker Practitioner: Tools for Tomorrow’s Opportunities, San Francisco, California.
• 2003: Money Matters, Main Street MBA, Deadwood, South Dakota.
• 2016 – Present: Limited Partner in Springtide Partners, a venture fund that focuses on medical AI technology
• 1984-1987: Research Assistant, Weed Science Department, Washington State University.
• 1980-1984: Driller, Sierra West Drilling, Cedar City, Utah.

Community Service

• 1997 – 2006: Scoutmaster, Troop 310, Buffalo, Wyoming
• 1994: Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Board
• 2002: Johnson County Emergency Management/Homeland Security advisory board.
• 2000 – 2004: Precinct Committee Chairman
• 2020 – 2021: Attending veterinarian for Horse Nations Indian Relay Races

Licenses

• Licensed State of Wyoming #917
• Licensed State of Montana #1329

Professional Affiliations

• Wyoming Veterinary Medical Association
• American Association of Bovine Practitioners
• Academy of Veterinary Consultants
• Wyoming Stock Growers Association

Presentations

• 2004-2005: Veterinarians and students on behalf of the Academy of Rural Veterinarians:
  • Louisiana State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
  • North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
  • University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Alabama Food Animal Veterinarians

Personal

• Kurt has been married to LuAnn for over 40 years, and together they have raised five sons, all of whom have earned their Eagle Scout award. He enjoys reading, traveling, helping neighbors, and spoiling grandchildren at family gatherings.