Our team is focused on the animal health impacts of a changing environment. Climate change has been identified as a leading health threat of the 21st century, and the veterinary community needs to be equipped to address this emerging issue. We are a group of students, staff, and faculty at Colorado State University who are working with a diverse, global network of animal health professionals. Our program has three pillars: research, education, and action. Through our work we seek to equip people with the tools they need to protect the health of animals and the environment that sustains them.
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VetCAST
The Veterinary Climate Action & Sustainability Talks are stories about how the environment influences animal health. Created by an epic team of Colorado State University Veterinary students, these episodes seek to expand your knowledge and inspire you to take action to protect animal health.
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The Air We Share
Wildfires and other air pollutants are a health risk for animals and people alike. We are collaborating with faculty across campus to better understand these impacts and take action so everyone can breathe a little easier.
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Sustainability Advocacy in Veterinary Education (SAVE)
Animal health professionals in training and in practice are interested in learning about the animal health impacts of climate change. Our online program seeks to educate and build community around this important topic.
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Animal Health Advocates in a Changing Climate Symposium
This student-run conference covers a range of topics and seeks to empower animal health professionals to take action on the topic of climate change
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Publications
Preparing pets and their people: opportunity for veterinary teams to promote disaster preparedness in their communities
Quintana J, Viola L, Sanchez V, Scott D, Duncan C. Preparing pets and their people: opportunity for veterinary teams to promote disaster preparedness in their communities. Front. Vet. Sci., 30 January 2025. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1442482
The effects of ambient air pollution exposure on Thoroughbred racehorse performance
Kim LD, Kreitner K, Scott DM, Seabaugh K, Duncan CG, Magzamen S. Equine Vet J. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14415
Veterinary anesthesia: an opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint of clinical care
Viola L, Quintana J, Sanchez V, Scott D, Griffenhagen GM, Duncan C. Veterinary anesthesia: an opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint of clinical care. J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2024 Apr 30;262(9):1271-1278. doi: 10.2460/javma.24.01.0059. PMID: 38688307.
The Social Ecology of Health Beliefs and Misinformation Framework: Examining the impact of misinformation on vaccine uptake through individual and sociological factors.
Enyinnaya, Joy & Anderson, Ashley & Kelp, Nicole & Long, Marilee & Duncan, Colleen. (2024). Vaccine. 42. 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.01.001.
Environmental risk factors for UV-induced cutaneous neoplasia in horses: A GIS approach.
Ramirez, Mayra & Duncan, Colleen & Schaffer, Paula & Wobeser, Bruce & Magzamen, Sheryl. (2023). The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne. 64. 971-975.
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