Veterinarians trained in animal science and public health are critical to addressing many global challenges within the veterinary and agricultural fields. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) announced the 13 recipients of the 2023 Veterinary Student Research Fellowship (FFAR Vet Fellows) on July 13.
These fellowships will allow veterinary students around the world to conduct research advancing global food security, sustainable animal production and environmental sustainability.
“There are few funding opportunities for veterinary students to gain the research experience needed to adequately prepare them to address climate change, emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance and other issues that threaten sustainable livestock production,” Nikki Dutta, FFAR interim scientific program lead for Advanced Animal Systems, said in a release. “FFAR is excited to support this fifth cohort of FFAR Vet Fellows to give these students a leg up on their veterinary research and public service careers.”
2023 FFAR Vet Fellow Lauren Nicole Cromwell of the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be studying swine pain management.
“Pigs commonly undergo a variety of medical procedures to remedy injury or disease or for castration, but swine pain management is under-investigated, and providing pain-relief is difficult for many reasons,” the release said.
Cromwell will be assessing whether a new, longer acting topical buprenorphine solution could provide an alternative, non-invasive pain-relief option for swine.
