Advanced Production Medicine

A new role for veterinarians has emerged as part of a management team that oversees the multi-site production and health care concerns of the animals owned, managed or overseen by their employer. Principles of epidemiology, economics and health care delivery systems and their application to optimize animal health and wellbeing will be provided. Students will work closely with experienced professionals in public or private practice who are in a leading role in defining the veterinarians’ contributions in supporting large scale, vertically integrated production systems. Students will be expected to complete a report, project or investigation during their visit. VCSN 7175 and/or permission of instructor required. 9 Credit Hours