Dr. Anne Deckert

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anne Deckert is an Assistant Professor in Swine Health Management at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph. She is a lifelong advocate for food animal health, having graduated from OVC’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in 1990. She began her career in private food animal practice in Southwestern Ontario. Her pursuit of further expertise led her to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she completed her Master of Science degree in veterinary science. After returning to Canada, Dr. Deckert taught swine health management at OVC and took on a role as a veterinary epidemiologist with the Public Health Agency of Canada, contributing to the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance since its inception in 2002. She earned her PhD from the University of Guelph in 2012, focusing on antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Deckert has also consulted with international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization on projects concerning antimicrobial use and resistance in Central Asia. Her work integrates epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and livestock production, addressing pertinent challenges in animal and public health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph • Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Teaching swine health management and conducting research on antimicrobial resistance in livestock.

Veterinary Epidemiologist

2002-01-01 — Present

Public Health Agency of Canada • Canada

Contributing to antimicrobial resistance surveillance initiatives.

Courses

Animal Health DVM Health Management Theriogenology Swine Health Management

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).