The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, or
CVM, conducts world-class research in animal and public health, provides
high-quality learning experiences, and cutting-edge medical care. CVM
has three departments: Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Clinical
Sciences, and Basic Sciences. The Department of Pathobiology and
Population Medicine develops resources for professionals engaged in farm
animal production, while the Department of Basic Sciences covers an
array of scientific disciplines that can be applied to the study of
animals. The Department of Clinical Sciences focuses on primary,
secondary, and tertiary veterinary care. The College also houses a
diagnostic laboratory system, the Center for Environmental Health
Sciences, and offers clinical services and patient care. Students can
obtain master and doctoral degrees in veterinary medicine and a doctoral
degree in environmental toxicology.
While all CVM departments work closely with scientists in the
Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, this issue of
MAFES Discovers highlights the work of Dr. David Smith, the Mikell and
Mary Cheek Hall Davis Endowed Professor in the Department of
Pathobiology and Population Medicine. His research focuses on beef
cattle production. In his work, he hopes to stay ahead of the curve,
solving relevant, real-world problems that have a direct effect on food
safety for consumers; that improve the health and well-being of cattle,
and advance the economic well-being of veterinarians and cattle
producers alike. He also works to help students learn and grow as
researchers and practitioners.
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