Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine
Connecting Mission to Practice: VDPAM’s Integrated Approach to Food Animal Medicine
VDPAM is a global leader in food animal and population medicine, dedicated to advancing animal health, productivity, and welfare through research, clinical excellence, and outreach. Our mission is to educate and empower students, veterinarians, scientists, and industry partners with innovative, real-world solutions.
Each focus area is driven by interdisciplinary teams that unite clinical service, field-based research, and educational outreach. Working alongside producers, veterinarians, and industry partners, these teams address critical challenges.
This work exemplifies VDPAM’s mission to transform scientific discovery into actionable solutions, equipping students and stakeholders to lead in the dynamic field of food animal medicine. Explore the focus area pages to discover how we are shaping the future of animal health.
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Animal Welfare
Addressing emerging ethical concerns and promoting best practices in livestock care.
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Beef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, and Small Ruminants
Offering species-specific expertise through field services, research, and producer support.
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Theriogenology (Reproduction)
Enhancing reproductive success across herds with advanced techniques and consultation.
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Diagnostic Laboratory Medicine
Delivering fast, accurate diagnostics through the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, processing over 125,000 cases annually.
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