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Who We Are

We are an interdisciplinary team of veterinarians and scientists who work locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally to maximize the center’s impact. We have expertise in epidemiology, methanogenesis, agricultural biosecurity, animal protection technologies, antimicrobial resistance, food animal behavior, health and welfare, precision agriculture, agri-food systems, food waste stewardship, host-microbe interactions, and zoonotic disease transmission.

Our Team

Zhengxia Dou, PhD

Professor, Agricultural Systems

After completing PhD training in soil sciences, Dr. Dou has been working at the Center for Animal Health and Productivity at Penn Vet. Her research addresses agricultural nutrients and sustainable […]

Brianna E. Parsons, VMD, MSEd

Lecturer in Sustainable Agriculture

Thomas D. Parsons, VMD, PhD

Professor of Swine Production Medicine

Addtional Titles Marie A. Moore Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, New Bolton Center Dr. Parsons is the Marie A. Moore Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, and director of […]

Meghann K. Pierdon, VMD, DACAW

Assistant Professor, Clinical Production Medicine

Dipti Pitta, PhD

Mark Whittier and Lila Griswold Allam Associate Professor of Ruminant Nutrition

Dr. Pitta is an assistant Professor at Penn Vet New Bolton Center. Her research includes ruminant nutrition, nutrient uptake and utilization, feed additives, feed supplements, total mixed rations, and modeling […]

Laurel E. Redding, VMD, PhD, DACVPM

Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Laurel E. Redding, VMD, PhD, DACVPM, is a veterinary epidemiologist specializing in the epidemiology and transmission of microbes at the human-animal interface. Her research focuses on antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary […]

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