Gary Althouse, DVM, PhD, DACT
Additional Titles:
Associate Dean of Sustainable Agriculture and Veterinary Practices
Marion Dilley and David George Jones Endowed Chair in Animal Reproduction
Dr. Gary Althouse is a standing member of the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet), where he serves as Professor of Swine Health and Reproduction and holds the Marion Dilley and David George Jones Endowed Chair in Animal Reproduction. He is also a faculty member in the Institute for Regenerative Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA.
Since 2019, he has also served in an executive leadership role at Penn Vet as Associate Dean of Sustainable Agriculture and Veterinary Practices.
Dr. Althouse received his BS degree from Sul Ross State University, MS from Texas A&M University, and completed a combined program leading to both DVM and PhD degrees at Iowa State University. He is a board-certified specialist in the American College of Theriogenologists and has held leadership positions in major professional organizations, including serving as President of the Society for Theriogenology (2002-03) and the American College of Theriogenologists (2013-14).
Since joining Penn Vet in 2001, Dr. Althouse has founded and directed the Penn Vet Reference Andrology Laboratory, which provides critical research and clinical services supporting large-animal reproduction and production systems. His academic and clinical efforts focus on global food supply and food security, with a particular emphasis on sustainable pork production, which represents 40% of the world’s animal protein consumption.
Peter A, Brito L, Althouse GC, Aurich C, Chenoweth P, Fraser N, Lopate C, Love C, Luvoni G, Waberski D. Andrology laboratory review: evaluation of sperm motility. Clinical Theriogenology : 24-36, 2021.
Kauffold J, Peltoniemi O, Wehrend A, Althouse GC Principles and Clinical Uses of Real-Time Ultrasonography in Female Swine Reproduction Animals (Basel) 9: 17, 2019.
Stefanovski D, Boston RC, Woodward EM, Althouse GC. A multifaceted analytical approach for detecting effects on semen quality when using small sample sizes. Theriogenology 136: 72-85, 2019.
Bussalleu E, Althouse GC. A PCR detection method for discerning Serratia marcescens in extended boar semen. J. Microbiological Methods 151: 106-110, 2018.
Bussalleu E, Althouse GC. Identification of Trueperella abortisuis contamination in extended boar semen. J Swine Health Prod 25: 299-302, 2017.
Taberner E, Navratil N, Jasmin B, Salerno M, Grambo B, Althouse G C Pubertal age based on testicular and epididymal histology in Göttingen minipigs. Theriogenology 86: 2091-2095, 2016.
Woodward EM, Skaife J, Turner RM, Stefanovski D, Loomis PR, Althouse GC. An investigation of the role of microRNAs in stallion fertility. Int’l Symp Equine Reprod, Champaign, Illinois : , 2016.
Baumber-Skaife J, Loomis PR, Taberner E, Althouse GC, Squires EL Comparison of the Determination of Cell Viability by the Nuclecounter SP-100 and Flow Cytometry in Frozen-Thawed Equine Semen Int’l Symp Equine Reprod, Champaign, Illinois : , 2016.
Brito Leonardo F C, Althouse Gary C, Aurich Christine, Chenoweth Peter J, Eilts Bruce E, Love Charles C, Luvoni Gaia C, Mitchell Jere R, Peter Augustine T, Pugh David G, Waberski Dagmar Andrology laboratory review: Evaluation of sperm concentration. Theriogenology 85: 1507-27, 2016.
Kuster C E, Althouse G C The impact of bacteriospermia on boar sperm storage and reproductive performance. Theriogenology 85: 21-6, 2016.
B.S. Range & Animal Sciences, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas
M.S. Veterinary Physiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Ph.D. Iowa State University, Physiology (Major), Theriogenology (Minor), Ames, Iowa
D.V.M. (with Distinction), Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
C.B.A. Certificate in Business Administration, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
Cert. Executive Veterinary Leadership Program, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Althouse’s research centers on global food supply and food security through studies in swine production medicine and comparative theriogenology. His areas of focus include swine reproduction, thermotemporal dynamics of contaminant bacteria in semen extender diluents, in-vitro pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials in cell culture diluents, molecular events in the functional spermatozoan, forensic reproductive toxicology, vaccinology, the development of new methodologies for quantitative semen analysis, and the application of assisted reproductive technologies in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Althouse provides clinical services to clientele throughout North America, with his current work directly impacting one-third of the U.S. swine breeding herd. He has served a locum as Head Veterinarian for a Top15 U.S. Pork Powerhouse and currently acts as the attending veterinarian for the largest multi-genetics boar stud system in North America, overseeing health and production across facilities in three states. Globally, he provides veterinary consultation services to clients throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, collaborating with many of the world’s leading pork producers to advance sustainable and efficient production practices.
Dr. Althouse’s research, clinical, and leadership experiences are woven into his teaching and outreach in swine production medicine and theriogenology. His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including Theriogenologist of the Year (2021) and Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year (2023).
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Education:
DVM Iowa State University;
PhD Iowa State University;
MS Texas A&M University;
BS Sul Ross State University,
Board Certification:
Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists
Additional Certification:
USDA Accredited Veterinarian (Iowa, Maryland, Pennsylvania) State of Illinois Meat Inspector SPF & Cleanstart Swine Accredited Veterinarian
Contact:
University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
New Bolton Center
382 West Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348