CACOR Live | Dr. Brian Bedard | Musings of an Itinerant Veterinarian

Dr. Bedard discusses the interface between the environment, society, and our food supply.

Biography:

Dr. Brian G. BEDARD, the Director of Food Safety and Animal Health at Alinea International, is a veterinary epidemiologist and food safety specialist with 30 years of experience in Canada, the United States, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Mongolia, Latin America and the Caribbean regions. His work has included projects and programs related to food safety, livestock health and production, sustainable agriculture, R&D, curriculum development, training, and the facilitation of sustainable agri-food value chains through public-private partnerships. In addition to multiple overseas postings, he managed international programs such as the World Bank’s Global Food Safety Partnership (GFSP), the Global Program for Human and Avian Influenza (GPAI), One Health Initiatives and food safety education and training as Executive Director at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (CBA) Science and Education Foundation. He currently oversees food safety and One Health programs in Southeast Asia, Africa and Central Asia.

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