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Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology

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Bugs, Barns, and Breakthroughs: Leveraging the past to Advance Livestock and Poultry Pest Control

SD55: Learning from the past, while working in the present, to train the next generation of future veterinary entomologists

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
3:52 PM - 4:45 PM Pacific
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom 255, OCC
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Veterinary entomology has evolved from early descriptive studies of arthropod pests and disease vectors to a multidisciplinary science that integrates ecology, genomics, and technology to protect animal and human health. Historically, research emphasized identification, life cycles, and control of economically important species such as ticks and flies. Today, veterinary entomologists address complex challenges at the intersection of animal health, climate change, and vector-borne disease emergence, employing molecular tools and ecological modeling to inform integrated pest management strategies. A critical component of this progression is the involvement of undergraduate researchers who contribute to field and laboratory investigations, fostering experiential learning and workforce development in One Health contexts. Looking forward, the field is entering a new era of digital entomology, leveraging sensors, automated imaging, and artificial intelligence to detect, identify, and predict pest activity in real time. These innovations promise to transform surveillance and management by increasing precision and reducing response times. By combining traditional expertise with modern technologies and a strong emphasis on undergraduate training, veterinary entomology is poised to continue advancing animal and public health through innovation, education, and collaboration.