INNOVATIVE METHODS OF PREPARING FUTURE VETERINARIANS FOR FOOD ANIMAL AGRICULTURE

摘要

The 21st Century has challenged the animal agriculture industry remarkably in just a few years. Emerging infectious diseases, bioterrorism, conservation of natural resources, changes in global trade, and increased concern by the American consumer about food safety, antibiotic resistance, and animal welfare have combined to mandate changes in how the agriculture industry approaches food production. With these concerns there is increased demand for individuals with expertise and training in these fields. Veterinary medical colleges seek to train professionals skilled in the animal sciences, medicine, surgery, and epidemiology. The volatility and evolution of food animal agriculture demands that we, as veterinary profession educators, evolve and revise our teaching methods and approaches in the education of the contemporary veterinarian to meet the expectations of our society.