Organization profile
Organization profile
The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety proactively contributes to the safety and security of the global food system and significantly strengthens Minnesota's ability to anticipate and respond to emerging issues and imminent threats from animal and foodborne diseases.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Emmanuel Busingye
- Center for Animal Health and Food Safety - Post-Doctoral Associate
Person: Professionals-in-Training
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Jesper Chia-Hui Hsu
- Center for Animal Health and Food Safety - Post-Doctoral Associate
Person: Professionals-in-Training
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Mary Katherine B O'Brien
- Center for Animal Health and Food Safety - Research Professional 6
Person: Researchers
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Improving food safety risk analysis capacity in Latin America Through a South-South cooperation approach to facilitate regional trade
Perez Aguirreburualde, M. S. (PI) & Birtcil, B. (Other Role)
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION - UN
1/20/26 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Data Collection and Stakeholder Engagement for the ASF/CSF Higher Risk Surveillance Component
Schambow, R. (PI) & Perez, A. M. (Co-Principal Investigator)
USDA APHIS ANIMAL & PLANT HLTH INSPC SVC
9/1/25 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Veterinary Continuing Education to Enhance FAD Early Reporting and Surveillance in Non-Commercial Swine
Schambow, R. (PI) & Perez, A. M. (Co-Principal Investigator)
USDA APHIS ANIMAL & PLANT HLTH INSPC SVC
9/1/25 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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Assessment of African and classical swine fever surveillance component at University of Minnesota and Iowa State University diagnostic laboratories
Schambow, R. A., Schultze, M. L., Linhares, L. C. M., Crim, B., Rovira, A., Lorenz, C., Naikare, H., Vanicek, C., Main, R. G. & Perez, A. M., May 1 2026, In: Journal of Swine Health and Production. 34, 3, p. 128-142 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Field performance of a point-of-care PCR platform for the detection of influenza A virus in growing pigs
Dalesio, E. W., Cheng, T. Y., Bowman, A. S., Ochwo, S., Schambow, R. A., Pérez, M. S., Perez, A. & Arruda, A. G., Jun 2026, In: Veterinary and Animal Science. 32, 100594.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of African swine fever emergency on the mental health of first responders in the Dominican Republic
Schambow, R. A., Perez, A. D., Santiago, R. E. R., Alarcón, L. V., Pradhananga, A. K. & Perez, A. M., Feb 2026, In: PloS one. 21, 2 February, e0342159.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Monitoring the spatiotemporal patterns of wildlife health using rehabilitation databases
Kanankege, K., Willette, M. M., Jenni, P., Ponder, J., Schott, R. G., Bueno Padilla, I., Muellner, U., Muellner, P. & VanderWaal, K., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, Apr 7 2022
DOI: 10.13020/6a7p-hz87, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/226903
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