Vision Statement

The vision for the program is to be recognized worldwide as a leader in animal health research that delivers effective solutions to prevent and control animal diseases that impact agriculture and public health.

Mission Statement

The mission of the program is to deliver scientific information and tools to detect, control, and eradicate animal diseases of high national priority.

The Components of this Research program are:

1. Biodefense

2. Alternatives to Anti-microbials

3. Bacterial Diseases

4. Respiratory Diseases of Livestock

5. Poultry Diseases

6. Parasitic Diseases

7. Transmissable Spongiform Encephalopathies