The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has a long history of engagement in One Health. The veterinary profession and related health professions interact with both people and animals; therefore, providing a critical intersection of health and wellness information, especially in the areas of zoonotic and infectious diseases, and safe animal-sourced food products.
One Health is reflected in our College Mission Statement: Develop the next generation of veterinarians and scientists, Discover solutions to important animal and human health questions, and Deliver innovative services to the people of Iowa, the U.S. and the world. And supported by the Iowa State University Mission: Create, share and apply knowledge to make our students, Iowa, and the world better.
Also, our mission is aligned with the American Veterinary Medical Association One Health Initiative: One Health is the integrative effort of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment.
The Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine supports One Health in all our university land-grant missions of education, research, professional practice, and outreach. Our curriculum is presented by knowledgeable instructors in comparative animal and human medicine, and many specialties. These efforts are in collaboration with many university, college, and industry partners. We have long standing collaborations to improve animal and human health with the Iowa Regents Universities, especially the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and College of Public Health, and the USDA National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, IA.
The College supports research related to animal and human health, especially in the areas of disease prevention, and maintenance of secure and safe animal food products.