Conference Overview
- Morning: Lectures
- Midday: Field activities
- Afternoon: Group work + presentations
Program Highlights
Expert Lectures
- UC Davis faculty and subject matter experts
Bennie Osburn, PI
biosburn@ucdavis.edu
Heather Johnson,
heajohnson@ucdavis.edu
Michael Payne,
mpayne@ucdavis.edu
James S. Cullor,
jscullor@ucdavis.edu
Tracey Stevens tsstevens@ucdavis.edu
David Goldenberg,
dgoldenberg@ucdavis.edu
Joseph Gendreau,
jdgendreau@ucdavis.edu
- Community College Faculty
Brandi Asmus,
Woodland Community College
basmus@yccd.edu
Candice Stafford-Banks,
Woodland Community College
cstaffor@yccd.edu
Mikaela Lamle,
Modesto Junior College,
fringerm@yosemite.edu
- Student Leadership Team (coming soon!)
Problem-Based Learning
- Real-world animal disease outbreak scenarios
- Formulation of biosecurity plans for farms
- Small group collaboration
On-Campus Field Experiences
- Behind-the-scenes access to UC Davis facilities
Student Presentations
- Opportunities to present or engage with peer work
Conference Program
- Coming Soon!
The conference will be held at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, one of the leading veterinary schools in the world and consistently ranked among the top programs for veterinary education, research, and clinical training. Known for its excellence in animal health, food safety, and public health, UC Davis brings together internationally recognized faculty, cutting-edge research, and strong partnerships with the agriculture industry. Its focus on One Health and disease prevention makes it an ideal setting for a conference on on-farm biosecurity, offering students a unique opportunity to learn in an environment at the forefront of protecting animal and human health.