Conference Overview

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.