Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The future of veterinary medicine in poultry production.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary medical education
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Glisson, John R & Hofacre, Charles L
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
The poultry industry, which involves raising chickens and other birds for food, is very complex and relies on advanced methods to prevent diseases and ensure high-quality products. Veterinarians who specialize in poultry are crucial because they oversee the entire production process, including managing health, nutrition, and product quality. To prepare these veterinarians for the unique challenges of the poultry industry, additional training after earning their veterinary degree is now necessary. Specialized programs are being developed to train veterinarians specifically for this field, and it's important to support these programs to ensure there are enough qualified veterinarians to meet the needs of the poultry industry in North America.
Abstract
The poultry industry is a highly complex food-animal production system. Its success is dependent upon sophisticated techniques and systems to ensure disease prevention and product quality. Poultry veterinarians play a key role in the overall business and are typically the only individuals within poultry companies who are involved in the entire production process, including production management, health management, product quality, nutrition, and economics. Preparing veterinarians to work effectively in the poultry industry can no longer be accomplished within the DVM instructional program. Post-DVM training programs specializing in poultry medicine are now producing the veterinarians entering the North American poultry industry. Regionalization of training in poultry medicine has already taken place. These training programs are very important to food animal production in North America; in the future, they must be nurtured and supported in order to remain able to supply the veterinary workforce for our dynamic poultry industry.
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