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Sheryl Gow is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan. She works as a veterinary epidemiologist for the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) within the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance (CIPARS), stationed at WCVM in Saskatoon. Her primary focus involves building on-farm surveillance networks for antimicrobial resistance and use in beef cattle, collaborating with producers, industry, and government agencies.
- Education:
- BSc in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan (1991)
- DVM, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (1997)
- PhD in Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM (2001)
Her research interests center on antimicrobial resistance and usage patterns in western Canadian cow-calf herds. She has led epidemiological studies on health and productivity in these herds and contributed to national surveillance initiatives. Her work bridges veterinary medicine, public health, and agricultural practices to address antibiotic stewardship challenges.
Collaborations include ongoing projects with PHAC and CIPARS, focusing on zoonotic disease surveillance and antimicrobial resistance mitigation strategies. Dr. Gow’s career spans mixed animal practice, pharmaceutical representation, and academic research, combining hands-on experience with policy-driven public health efforts.
