Dr. Cleon Kimberling, Fort Collins, in known locally, nationally and internationally for his extensive work with dairy cattle, beef cattle, and sheep. In addition to training future veterinarians for decades he is credited with many major inventions and techniques improving herd health. He was a lead contributor in the development of Brucellosis testing methods, invented a liver biopsy instrument, and co-inventor of the Kimberling-Rupp spaying instrument. He has long been willing to mentor and teach anyone interested-from the livestock producer to fellow veterinarians.