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   Veterinary Public Health in a Global Economy
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   In Tribute to the late Martin Kaplan, VMD
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Veterinary Public Health in a Global Economy

The Livestock Revolution, Sustainable Development, Zoonotic Disease
Conference Audio and Video - Edward Kanara

Edward Kanara Edward Kanara, DVm, DABVP
Veterinary Medicine Research & Development
Pfizer Animal Health

 

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Biography

Edward W. Kanara received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Broad of Veterinary Practitioners certified in equine practice. Dr. Kanara is currently employed by Pfizer Animal Health as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives for Veterinary Medicine Research and Development. Since joining Pfizer in 1990, Dr. Kanara has had responsibility for leading various teams, including: Veterinary Operations, Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, Vaccine Discovery Research and most recently Infectious Disease, Immunotherapy and Oncology Discovery Research.

Prior to joining Pfizer, Dr. Kanara owned and operated a multi-veterinarian equine practice in the Chicago area. His clinical interests focused primarily on performance horses and reproductive medicine. Dr. Kanara has been actively involved in organized veterinary medicine since graduating from veterinary school in 1979. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the American Association of Equine Practitioners, as well as the Sponsors Council of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues. He is currently a member of the Deans National Advisory Committee for the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois.

Abstract

The Global Animal Health Industry - Active Partner in Protecting Public Health

To help protect public health, the global animal health industry now collaborates more actively than ever with governments, international bodies, academia, the veterinary profession, livestock producers and pet owners. An overview of collaborations in areas including food safety, antimicrobial resistance, newly emergent diseases, and bioterrorism highlights current activities and suggests possible future developments.
   
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