Clemson Livestock Poultry Health Division

South Carolina State Veterinarian: Dr. John A. "Tony" Caver

(803) 788-2260

PO BOX 102406 Columbia, SC 29224-2406

500 Clemson Rd. Columbia, SC 29229

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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:

Daniel E. Lafontaine, DVM, MPH, ext. 252

Business Manager:
Deborah K. Koon, ext. 237

Administrative Assistant:
Billie D. Jones, ext. 236

Information Resource Consultant:
Michael V. Edwards, ext. 267

Administrative Specialist:
Carrie L. (Cindy) Farmer, ext. 221

Trade Specialist:
Steven A. Branham, ext. 264

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, ext. 252

Interim Director of Veterinary Diagnostic Center:
John A. Caver, DVM, MPH ext. 234

 

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