Thomson is a third-generation bovine veterinarian who is recognized internationally as a leader in beef cattle production and health management. He is the Jones Professor of Production Medicine and Epidemiology and the Director of the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. 

He served as the OIE Chair and member of Beef Cattle Production and Welfare committee. Thomson also teaches cow/calf, stocker and feed yard production medicine, welfare and nutrition at K-State. 

—From Multimin USA news release