Cattle health research efforts focus on advancing disease diagnostics, preventive health strategies, and genetic improvements to enhance livestock well-being and productivity. These initiatives integrate cutting-edge laboratory diagnostics, clinical research, and genomic studies to address challenges in cattle health management and support sustainable livestock production systems.
Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center (NVDC)
The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center (NVDC) provides advanced diagnostic services for animal health, offering comprehensive testing and expert analysis to support veterinarians, producers, and researchers. As Nebraska’s only nationally accredited veterinary diagnostic lab, it is recognized for its specialized expertise in diagnosing diseases in cattle and other food animals.
Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center (GPVEC)
The Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center focuses on education and research in beef cattle production, offering clinical training, continuing education, and outreach programs for veterinary students and industry professionals. Located at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, it supports animal health and food system sustainability through hands-on clinical experience and veterinary service to a large livestock population.
U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC)
Located outside of Clay Center, Neb., and working in cooperation with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is recognized around the world for the comprehensive research and industry solutions produced over the last six decades in helping solve high priority problems for the beef, sheep, and swine industries.
