1. MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE A NIMAL INDUSTRY DIVISION JOAN M. ARNOLDI, D.V.M., M.S. State Veterinarian and Division Director NANCY A. FRANK, D.V.M., M.P.H. Assistant State Veterinarian

2. MDA Mission To serve, promote and protect the food, agricultural, environmental and economic interests of the people of the State of Michigan

3. MDA ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

4. Animal Industry Division Oversees health and safety of livestock and other domestic animals in Michigan. Monitors and controls interstate and intrastate movement of animals and animal products. Eradicate and/or control the spread of diseases, particularly diseases that could affect humans.

5. Animal Industry Division - Partnerships Universities Industries Private Veterinary Practitioners Governmental Agencies

6. Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) Program Top priority in Animal Industry Division Bovine TB found in cattle and wild deer in a small area of Michigan Goal is to eradicate bovine TB

7. Tuberculosis Program Larry Granger, DVM

8. Food Animal Programs Michael VanderKlok, D.V.M. Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) Scrapie Other ruminant reportable diseases Livestock Marketing Drug Residue Animal Production Food Safety Bodies of Dead Animals

9. Privately Owned Cervidae and Aquaculture Programs Doug Hoort, D.V.M. Tuberculosis Chronic Wasting Disease Whirling Disease Other reportable diseases

10. Swine and Poultry Programs Vacant Pseudorabies Trichinosis Avian Influenza Infectious Laryngotracheitis Salmonella pullorum Other reportable diseases

11. Equine Program Steven Halstead, D.V.M., M.S. West Nile Virus Equine Infectious Anemia Equine Encephalomyelitis Other Equine reportable diseases Riding Stables

12. Companion Animal Program Steven Halstead, D.V.M., M.S. Pet shops Animal Shelters Ferrets

13. Companion Animal Program (cont.) Rabies Psittacosis Other reportable Companion Animal diseases Animal Control Officers - Training

14. Emergency Management and Brucellosis Programs Debbi Donch, D.V.M. Designated Brucellosis Epidemiologist AID Emergency Management Coordinator –Liaison to USDA, MSP, and AVMA

15. How we get our job done! Laws, regulations Reportable disease list Investigations 68 staff members in Animal Industry Division; 40 work in the field Compliance assistance Enforcement

16. Career Opportunities for Veterinarians Classifications and job descriptions Background and training Skills, knowledge, and abilities

17. Classifications and Job Descriptions Veterinarian 11 - Field position Veterinarian 12 - Field position Veterinarian 13 - Program Specialist Veterinarian 14 - Management Veterinarian 15 - Management Veterinarian 17 - State Veterinarian

18. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Technical Knowledge Communication – oral and written Flexibility Adaptability Team Work Continuous learning Customer Focus Managing Conflict Planning and Organizing Work Standards Building Partnerships

19. The Good Stuff Challenges Scope Impact on Animal Health and Welfare Hours/Salary/Benefits Related Activities

20. How did I get Here? Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Private Practice Begin MPH MSU-Laboratory Animal Medicine MDA-Companion Animal Program Manager Finish MPH MDA-Operations Manager

21. Dr. Joan Arnoldi, MS Private Practice Director, Wisconsin Laboratory Wisconsin State Veterinarian USDA Animal Care National Veterinary Services Laboratory USDA, APHIS Administration Michigan State Veterinarian

22. QUESTIONS?