Critical needs for research in veterinary science / Committee on the National Needs for Research in Veterinary Science, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) Committee on the National Needs for Research in Veterinary Science., Corporate Author.

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the National Needs for Research in Veterinary Science.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary medicine--Research--United States.

Veterinary medicine.

Animals--Diseases--Research--United States.

Animals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (238 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Research in veterinary science is critical for the health and the well-being of animals, including humans. Food safety, emerging infectious diseases, the development of new therapies, and the possibility of bioterrorism are examples of issues addressed by veterinary science that have an impact on both human and animal health. However, there is a lack of scientists engaged in veterinary research. Too few veterinarians pursue research careers and there is a shortage of facilities and funding for conducting research. Critical Needs for Research in Veterinary Science identifies questions and issues that veterinary research can help to address and discusses the scientific expertise and infrastructure needed to meet the most critical research needs.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 The Role of Veterinary Research in Human Society""; ""2 Progress and Opportunities in Veterinary Research""; ""3 Setting and Implementing an Agenda for Veterinary Research""; ""4 Resources for Veterinary Research""; ""5 An Assessment of Current and Projected Resource Needs for Research in Veterinary Science""; ""References""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A Statement of Task""; ""Appendix B Committee Biographies""; ""Appendix C Workshop on National Needs for Research in Veterinary Science""

""Appendix D Bioterrorism Agents""""Appendix E University Centers for Agricultural Biosecurity""; ""Appendix F Student Enrollment and Faculty Size in Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in the United States""; ""Appendix G Research Expenditures for 27 Colleges of Veterinary Medicine""; ""Appendix H Relationship Between Research Expenditures of Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Co-location with Relevant Research Facilities""; ""Appendix I Institutions or Organizations that Contribute Major Resources to Wildlife and Aquatic Health, Food Safety, and Well-Being""

""Appendix J R29, R37, and T32 Grants Awarded to Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Departments of Veterinary Sciences, FY 1993-FY 2003""""Appendix K Research Facilities of the USDA Agricultural Research Service and Its Partners""; ""Appendix L Issues and Concerns about Recruiting Students for Research Careers in Veterinary Science from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges Symposium on Veterinary Graduate Education""

""Appendix M Recommendations in the National Research Council Report National Needs and Priorities for Veterinarians in Biomedical Research that Apply Broadly to Veterinary Research""""Appendix N Examples of Funding Opportunities for Veterinary Research""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786610262755

9780309164986

0309164982

9781280262753

1280262753

9780309550512

0309550513

OCLC:

923275756