Tyler Jumper

Tyler Jumper is a dedicated veterinary professional and emerging academic at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in Population Medicine and Epidemiology. Her work bridges veterinary science, public policy, and food animal health, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for cattle producers and the broader agricultural community.

Her research centers on Tritrichomonas foetus, a state-regulated parasite affecting beef cattle, with implications for diagnostic practices, interstate animal movement regulations, and economic impacts on the beef industry. She is passionate about transforming how veterinary students think about disease—not just at the individual animal level, but across entire herds and populations.

• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Population Medicine
• Food Animal Medicine
• Animal Health Policy
• Beef Cattle Health
• Veterinary Education

Her recent research highlights trends in veterinary population health, particularly the integration of epidemiological modeling with real-world agricultural policy. This interdisciplinary approach connects animal health to human livelihoods, emphasizing the socioeconomic dimensions of veterinary medicine.

Tyler is also a passionate educator and mentor, known for inspiring veterinary students to adopt a population-level mindset. Her advocacy work during veterinary school, including leadership roles in the Student American Veterinary Medical Association and the Governmental Relations Committee, reflects her commitment to shaping the future of the profession through policy and education.

She completed a residency in Population Medicine and Epidemiology at MSU, following her undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences and Animal and Dairy Science. Her journey—including her service as MSU student body president—has shaped her people-centered philosophy in veterinary medicine.

Tyler is actively involved in research and teaching at MSU, where she also met her husband, Isaac Jumper, during a summer research program. Together, they share a deep commitment to advancing food animal medicine and supporting agricultural communities.