Department of Population Health and Pathobiology

We educate new generations of experts in the field of food animal health and epidemiology and develop solutions that reduce the health and economic risks of animal-transmitted diseases.

The Department of Population Health and Pathobiology trains doctors of veterinary medicine who will specialize in understanding and reducing disease in animal populations, particularly food animals. Disease in these populations poses serious risks to food safety, has economic implications, and, in cases where the disease is communicable to humans, is a significant public health hazard.

Our faculty are recognized experts in the fields of epidemiology and public health, microbiology and immunology, parasitology, pathology, poultry, ruminant, and swine health management, as well as pharmacology and risk assessment. Our goals are to advance veterinary medical science through innovative basic and applied research and by mentoring and inspiring students, providing world-class clinical and diagnostic services, and offering the public the latest knowledge through innovative extension and engagement activities.

What Horse Owners Need to Know About Equine Strangles

Equine strangles is a highly infectious disease that, though rarely fatal, can quickly spread through a barn and affect many horses.  “It’s usually probably three to four weeks total for a horse to clear the infection, and during that time, they can give it to a whole lot of other horses,” says Dr. Kate Hepworth,… 

Students Strengthen Campus Community through NC State Chapter of Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals 

The students behind NC State’s chapter of the Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals may be on our campus for only four years, but they are working to make an impact that will benefit generations of students who come after them.  Founded two years ago, the group is strengthening our CVM community by building a network… 

College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates faculty and staff at annual awards ceremony

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community honored its staff and faculty members Monday afternoon at the annual Employee Awards Celebration. During the ceremony, CVM leaders recognized employees who won external awards throughout the academic year, bestowed the college’s own annual awards and celebrated dozens of staff members’ years of service milestones. “This is an…