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Veterinary science

Improving animal and human health

We have broad and globally recognised expertise in research across animal welfare, infectious diseases and biosecurity, genomics and genetics, wildlife preservation, clinical practice and education.

Animal welfare

We want to ensure that the implications of the way we care for animals – including the impacts on human wellbeing and the environment – are understood so that 'One Welfare' can be supported.

Capacity building and education

Our research aims to advance educational experiences for veterinary science students so that they are well prepared to transition to veterinary professional practice.

Evidence based clinical practice

Our clinical services provide a conduit to deliver the scientific knowledge and resources of the profession and community to promote the health, welfare and productivity of animals, public health and food security.

Food security – ensuring quality and sustainability

Our research programs focus on understanding and providing solutions for production-limiting diseases and improving fertility of farm animals by using advanced reproductive technologies.

Genetics, genomics and zoology

We investigate and characterise diversity and variation in animals with the aim to improve welfare, health and production in companion animals, livestock and wildlife; and to revise systematics of reptiles and amphibians.

Infectious diseases and biosecurity

We aim to understand the infection process in individuals and populations, so that disease control and prevention practices can be applied to protect animal, human and ecosystem health.

Wildlife health and preservation

Our research uses advanced techniques, holistic and diverse disciplinary expertise and close engagement across diverse sectors to identify, understand and treat diseases in Australian wildlife, and guide wildlife conservation and welfare policy and practice.

Dairy Research Foundation

Enabling research on pasture management, animal nutrition, whole farm systems and more basic studies - and communicating this work to the dairy and general community.

Poultry Research Foundation

Providing an interface between the Australian poultry and allied industries, and the University of Sydney School of Veterinary Science.

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vetsci.research@sydney.edu.au