Welcome to Clemson University
Livestock - Poultry Health
What We Do
Welcome to the Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health Programs (LPH) Web Site.
The Livestock-Poultry Health Program of Clemson University is composed of three (3) areas of service; the Veterinary Diagnostic Center , Animal Health Programs, and the S. C. Meat and Poultry Inspection.
This organization has a major role in protecting the quality of life for humans, as well as companion and food animals. Constant surveillance for diseases that affect both man and other animals, providing the diagnostic expertise that allows for treatment and eradication of disease of domestic animals, and inspection and testing of processing of foods of animal origin are daily functions of LPH. Veterinary diagnostic support for wildlife also is provided by our diagnostic laboratory.
LPH has performed these tasks well for many years and is preparing for the future with a new facility and additional professional expertise to fulfill this mission.
Our mission will encompass an expanding role in food safety and emergency preparedness in the new millennium.
As primary agency for ESF-17 in the State Emergency Operations Plan, our multi-agency coordination of statewide animal emergency response plans provides protection for livestock and wildlife, as well as supporting public health and safety.
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Administration
Director & State Veterinarian:
John A. Caver, DVM, MPH ext. 234
Assistant State Veterinarian:
Administrative Assistant:
Billie D. Jones, ext. 237
Information Resource Consultant:
Michael V. Edwards, ext. 267
Departmental Directors
Director of Animal Health Programs:
Boyd H. Parr, DVM, ext. 231
Director of SC Meat and Poultry Inspection:
Daniel E. Lafontaine, DVM, MPH, DACVPM ext. 252
Interim Director of Veterinary Diagnostic Center:
John A. Caver, DVM, MPH ext. 234
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