GPVEC

Time 2020-09-21 21:05:02

Web Name: GPVEC

WebSite: http://gpvec.unl.edu

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Providing Leadership and Opportunity for Advanced Studies in Food Animal Production Management Welcome to the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC)! Since its dedication in 1990, GPVEC has served as an information source for the beef industry.  With its primary focus in beef cattle production systems, it provides training of veterinary and graduate students, veterinary practitioners, beef producers and industry stakeholders. Specifically available are educational opportunities through clinical electives and professional training for veterinary students as well as continuing education events, including workshops, forums and outreach educational programs. Clinical research is another component of GPVEC faculty efforts that provides additional information. The location of GPVEC is at the United States Meat Animal Research Center (US MARC), Clay Center, Nebraska. Nearly 50 research scientists work at US MARC. The Center, about 35,000 acres in size, is home to over 7,500 beef cows, about 2,500 ewes and over 900 litters of piglets born yearly. These populations, for which GPVEC faculty provide many of the veterinary services, form the basis for most of the clinical education provided at GPVEC. Stewardship of animal, human and environmental resources with positive impact to animal health human food supply systems are primary goals of GPVEC efforts. We are here to be of service to you. Please browse the content of this website. If you do not find what you are searching for, please contact us. August, 2020 - In partnership with GPVEC, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host the 2020 Calf Health Management on Arrival webinar series. The webinars will take place weekly beginning on Aug. 18. For more information, click the link above. August, 2020 - Veterinary student training for the Academic Year 2020-21 began in July at GPVEC with ISU students completing the Sheep Weaning Management Elective and the Ultrasound Pregnancy Examination Elective. July, 2020 - Construction crews from various companies have been hard at work over the past few weeks installing a fire suppression system. Scheduled for completion in September, their work will also include a new fire alarm system, ceiling tiles, and LED lighting throughout the building to provide GPVEC with an overall updated look! With the fire suppression system in place, the residence hall will be available for students participating in veterinary training courses at GPVEC. Stay tuned for news on upcoming updates to our classroom! June, 2020 - Through a partnership with UNL, Nebraska Cattlemen, and the Nebraska Beef Council, GPVEC's Dr. Rebecca Funk has assumed the position of interim Nebraska Beef Quality Assuarance Corrdinator. This position will assist the BQA in their duties to inform both beef producers and consumers regarding applicable practices throughout the production process. February, 2020 - UNL administration recently hired three new faculty members for the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC): Dr. Rebecca Funk, Dr. Erin Jobman, and Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead. October, 2019 - Dr. Brian Vander Ley has been named a "Problem Solver" in The Cattle Business Weekly's annual "Top 10 Industry Leaders under the age of 40." Jaden Carlson awarded a 2019 Angus Foundation Graduate Scholarship August, 2019 - Jaden Carlson is a graduate student here at Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center. This summer, she received a scholarship from the Angus Foundation at the National Junior Angus Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Carlson also successfully defended her thesis and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Veterinary Science from UNL. She will continue on at GPVEC to pursue her PhD under the direction of Dr. Brian Vander Ley.University of Nebraska Great Plains Veterinary Educational CenterP.O. Box 148820 Road 313Clay Center, NE 68933-0148 Phone: 402-762-4500 Email: dgeorge1@unl.edu

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