A 1943 graduate from the university of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Sam Guss began his career as a practitioner in Virginia.  In 1955, he embarked upon what would become a 20-year career as a professor and extension veterinarian at Penn State University.  He was named professor emeritus upon his retirement in 1976.

During his distinguished career, Dr. Guss served as president of the American Association of Sheep and Goat Practitioners (now AASRP) from 1979-1981, editor of the Dairy Goat Journal from 1973-1984, and authored a book entitled Management and Diseases of Dairy Goats from his personal experiences.

His love for students was second to no one.  To honor his legacy, a memorial fund was established upon his death to provide grants for student educational opportunities.

Africa meets Sam Guss...

“When they arrived in Africa, they started their trek through the country. They rode local transportation, borrowed a car, hitched rides when possible and thoroughly enjoyed the people they met. One time they met a group of people going on a “bird identification” trip. Sam went along and identified more birds than any one else on the trip.

“Sam spent time going into deprived countries to help the people find ways of improving their lives by starting small herds of goats and helping to improve the health of the animals they had.

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