The Western Institute of Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) had the pleasure of welcoming Huazhong Agricultural University this past September. The visit aimed to unite the University of California Davis Veterinary School of Medicine (SVM) and the Huazhong Agricultural University toward the continuation of research in One Health for food safety and security across the two nations.
The Civic Urban Farmer Program recently received a 2023 Specialty Crop Block grant from the CA Department of Food and Agriculture to support its continuation.
Boehringer Ingelheim-China Swine Producers Delegation Visits UC Davis
Global One Health Partners Work Toward Improving Health Outcomes
In Rwanda, cows are culturally revered and given as gifts, which create a lasting bond of goodwill and camaraderie between the giver and receiver. Because cows hold such esteem in Rwanda, the Gir’inka program, which provides a poor family a cow, has been successful in alleviating malnutrition and poverty.
On February 18, 2022, the 13th UC Davis Education Conference on One Health for Food Safety, Agriculture and Animal Health concluded. Dr. Osburn delivered his closing remarks, recognizing the participation of all the colleges and the efforts made by all the conference coordinators. Certificates were issued to all the participants, guest speakers, team facilitators, and our wonderful volunteers.
WIFSS Provides RDPC Training to Communities all Across the U.S. in 2021
WIFSS continues to provide all hazards preparedness training for first responders.
The Rural Domestic Preparedness (RDPC) and the Western Institute for Food Safety and Security (WIFSS) have partnered to develop a set of training classes for emergency responders and managers in rural communities.
University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine is preparing veterinarians and farmers for flooding and other natural disasters.