Dr. Kurt Vogel is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. He completed his BS and MS at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his PhD at Colorado State University with a focus in livestock behavior and welfare. He has been recognized for the quality of his teaching of courses in animal welfare, animal physiology, and meat science. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Vogel oversees the Animal Welfare Lab at UWRF, serves as the Director of the newly-established Humane Handling School, and has mentored more than 30 undergraduate and graduate researchers on a variety of projects. Dr. Vogel’s current research activities are devoted to improving the efficacy of captive bolt application to cattle and pigs. Outside of UWRF, Dr. Vogel is a trusted consultant on practical and applied implementation of animal handling, management, and slaughter processes. The core of Dr. Vogel’s professional devotion is deeply rooted in helping people and animals to live better.