Meet Our Speakers

Dr. Christopher Craig joined APHIS Veterinary Services in 2003 as a field Veterinary Medical Officer in Kentucky, serving in that role for 19 years. He has led and supported numerous national and international events, including the World Equestrian Games, and has played key roles in disease response and incident command across the U.S.
In 2022, Dr. Craig became Emergency Coordinator for VS Kentucky and joined the Gold Incident Management Team. He was named Area Veterinarian-in-Charge for Kentucky in 2024 and now oversees both the Kentucky and Tennessee VS teams.
A Southeastern Kentucky native, Dr. Craig earned his B.S. in Agriculture from Eastern Kentucky University and his DVM from Auburn University. He lives on his family farm with his wife and children, and is passionate about supporting farmers, the veterinary profession, and global food security.