Philip Rasmussen

Philip Rasmussen is an Assistant Professor of Animal Health Economics at the Section for Animal Welfare and Disease Control, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on livestock diseases with an emphasis on the promotion of evidence-based animal health policy through the estimation of economic burdens and the costs and benefits of disease control strategies.<\/p>\n

His academic qualifications include:<\/p>\n

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• PhD in Veterinary Medical Science from the University of Calgary (2016-2021)<\/li>\n
• MA in Economics from the University of Calgary (2014-2016)<\/li>\n
• BA in Economics from the University of Lethbridge (2008-2012)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Dr. Rasmussen's research interests center on the economic dimensions of animal health, particularly in livestock. He investigates the economic impact of diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, bovine tuberculosis, and poultry diseases in various settings, including low-income countries. His work employs advanced economic modeling and epidemiological methods to quantify disease burdens and evaluate control strategies, aiming to inform effective and efficient animal health policies.<\/p>\n

  His recent publications (2024-2025) span a range of topics including the global economic losses from dairy cattle diseases, the impact of badger culling on bovine tuberculosis, and the economic burden of chicken diseases in backyard farms. These studies often utilize systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and economic modeling to address critical questions in animal health policy.<\/p>\n

  Among his notable recognitions are:<\/p>\n

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  • Stephen G. Peitchinis Memorial Graduate Recruitment Scholarship (2013)<\/li>\n
  • Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship (2013)<\/li>\n
  • Canadian Dairy Commission Workforce Development Scholarship (2019)<\/li>\n
  • JDS Highly Cited Award (2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Dr. Rasmussen is actively engaged in research and collaboration, including through the European Partnership on Animal Health and Welfare, which focuses on rapid risk assessment. He is based at the University of Copenhagen and contributes to the Section for Animal Welfare and Disease Control.<\/p>