Otto Radostits has had a profound influence on the veterinary profession. During a career spanning over four decades, he edited and authored a number of definitive textbooks on large animal medicine and served as a mentor to generations of students at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Dedicated to food safety and animal welfare, he has been a prominent advocate of biosecurity practices among livestock owners to prevent the spread of disease. In addition, his wise counsel on the issues facing veterinary medicine has been sought after nationally and internationally.