An E-mail Update from David Anderson

To: CamelidMed Electronic News

Subject: Rumors about me and OSU

I would like to thank everyone for the tremendous relationships we have had these past 10 years. I am extraordinarily proud of what we have here, what we have accomplished, and the working group we have assembled. I could never have imagined that we would build the largest hopsital based camelid program in the world and be part of such an exciting international community. I have loved being at OSU and am deeply proud of the "Buckeyes". I have no regrets, no remorse, and only warmth in my heart for OSU and the Camelid industries.

We all know that there are many things in our daily lives we would like to change. I have great vision for what this program could be in the future. I am deeply stressed at the idea of walking away from it. In the end, my family comes first and ego must take a back seat. I will be moving to Kansas State University in the Spring. KSU is a fine institution with a long and proud history. KSU has a new exciting focus in Agriculture that offers me the opportunity to be more focused in my work, have more time with my family, raise my kids in a rural farm life, and lower my stress level all at the same time. Wonderfful!

At this time, for the best interests of myself, my family, and our happiness I will plan to leave OSU in the Spring. The camelid health program here has never been stronger with over 1000 cases admitted per year and 9 veterinarians providing consults and care! The camelid research program has never been stronger - we finished 6 projects this year and 3 are still "cooking". The International Camelid Institute has never been stronger with the endowment passing $519,000 this year! An awesome landmark!! Thank you again for all of the support, encouragement, friendship and fun. I will always think kindly and fondly of our days in Columbus , at THE OSU, and the tremendous mountain we have climbed together.

David E Anderson, DVM , MS , DACVS