Dr. Ward grew up on a small dairy farm in Central Wisconsin and has been around cattle his whole life. He received his undergraduate degree in Dairy Science from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin. Following veterinary school, Dr. Ward completed a rotating internship in Large Animal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency/Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Dr. Ward enjoys cycling, general aviation, and traveling.