Gerald E. Hackett

Title: Professor, Coordinator of Animal Health Science Program

Department: Animal & Veterinary Sciences

Room: 2-104

Phone: (909) 869-2136

E-Mail: gehackett@csupomona.edu

Home Page: www.csupomona.edu/~gehackett

Education:

BS: Veterinary Science 1976 University of Minnesota CVM Animal Science: Physiology & Nutrition 1972 University of Minnesota COA
MS: Animal Science 1979 University of Minnesota Research Area: Protein & Amino Acid Nutrition
DVM: Mixed Animal Option 1978 University of Minnesota CVM

Biography:

Dr. Hackett is a veterinarian and a professor in the Department of Animal & Veterinary Sciences. After two years in private practice in rural areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin, Dr. Hackett joined the Animal Science department teaching faculty in 1980. Always maintaining some clinical assignment, especially in reproduction with the KAHC, Dr. Hackett has also held various administrative roles, including a stint as Director of Equine Research (1986-94) & as coordinator of the AVMA accredited Animal Health Sciences option (Veterinary Technology) since1995.

Teaching Areas/Expertise:

Veterinary Parasitology, Animal Issues in Science and Society, Veterinary Technology, Student Advising for Careers in Animal Health, Curriculum Development in Veterinary Technology, Improving Teaching and Learning.

Research Areas/Expertise:

Dr. Hackett's research has focused on veterinary parasitology with interests in the interaction between parasitism and animal nutrition. Recent efforts have looked at the application of alternative therapies in veterinary medicine. Extremely active organized veterinary medicine, Dr. Hackett is always quite interested in animal hygiene, food safety, and public health.

Awards/Recognition/Professional Activity:

Student inductee into Gamma Sigma Delta, St. Paul Chapter (1972), Pomona chapter awards for Extension Activities(1986), Research(1987), & Administration(1993). Member of Cal Poly, Pomona IACUC 1982- 90, Chair IACUC 1982 - 87. Commendations for service as a SCVMA Trustee(1989 & 1994). president of the 1100 member SCVMA 1994, member of the CVMA Board of Governors 1997 - present.