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Department of Veterinary Pathobiology

We are one of the largest and most active veterinary pathobiology departments in the country. Our department offers programs of graduate instruction and research leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, Microbiology, and Pathology, and the Master of Science degree in Parasitology. These degree programs provide the opportunity for coursework of suitable breadth and depth within the major and supporting fields in conjunction with research experience in an area of interest.


Assistant/Associate/Professor of Wildlife Population/Herd Health

Applications are being accepted for an Assistant, Associate, or Professor position in the field of Wildlife Population/Herd Health. This is a 12-month, tenure or clinical-track, fully-funded Assistant/Associate/Professor position with assignments in research, teaching and service. » More information


Veterinary Pathobiology Researchers Involved in 2 Grants from USDA totaling more than $14 Million for Cattle Research

Dr. James Womack

Dr. Jim Womack, W.P. Luse Endowed & Distinguished Professor in Veterinary Pathobiology will lead the research on a 9.2 million grant to help reduce the incidence of BRD in beef and dairy cattle. BRD is the leading cause of disease death in beef and dairy cattle, resulting in annual losses of more than $690 million nationally. Researchers from College of Veterinary Medicine who will be working with Dr. Womack on this grant are, Drs. Scott Dindot, Noah Cohen, Loren Skow, and Christopher Seabury.

Dr. Christopher Seabury

Dr. Christopher Seabury, Assistant Professor in Animal Genomics Veterinary Pathobiology will be a key player in a 2nd grant for $5 million to study feed efficiency in cattle. This grant, led by Dr. Jerry Taylor of the University of Missouri will genotype 8,0000 cattle and determine how genetic differences affect feed intake and efficiency. Seabury says "this project undoubtedly has the potential for major scientific advances enabling more efficient and cost -effective cattle production. I'm very excited about the opportunities it will offer to the beef industry.

These two grants will provide tools for improvement in the cattle health and production and increase profitability in the cattle industry. The 75 billion dollar beef and dairy industry has a significant impact on the national economy and in particular contributes largely to the rural economy.

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