ACVPM Veterinary Preventive Medicine case studies
ACVPM Veterinary Preventive Medicine · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) certifies veterinarians globally who are dedicated to improving the health of animals, humans, and the environment. This independent study page is for veterinarians preparing for the ACVPM certification examination - particularly those working in public health, food safety, epidemiology, infectious disease, environmental health, production medicine, and regulatory or international health roles who want structured, self-directed review. The exam spans six domains: veterinary public health and food safety, epidemiology and biostatistics, infectious diseases of animals, environmental health and toxicology, animal welfare and production medicine, and regulatory medicine and international health. Preparation should be built around those domains rather than around memorizing isolated facts: work through the quantitative material (epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology calculations) until it is routine, then integrate species and program knowledge through scenario-style practice that requires you to reason from a population-level problem to a defensible recommendation. The ACVPM Veterinary Preventive Medicine case studies are 5 cases and about 2,719 words.
1Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
A state health department investigates an outbreak of Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis infections. Over six weeks, 23 cases are identified; median age 32 years (range 1–78), 14 are female.
564 words, about 3 min2Interpreting a Diagnostic Test in a Low-Prevalence Herd
A dairy herd of 500 cows is being screened for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) using the caudal fold tuberculin (CFT) test as part of a state eradication program. The herd has no history of bTB and is in a low-prevalence area (estimated herd prevalence 0.1%).
455 words, about 2 min3Canine Parvovirus Outbreak in an Animal Shelter
An animal shelter with a capacity of 100 dogs experiences an outbreak of canine parvovirus (CPV). Over 10 days, 15 dogs develop bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, and lethargy; 5 die.
544 words, about 3 min4Lead Poisoning in Cattle from Contaminated Pasture
A beef cattle farm reports three sudden deaths in a herd of 50 cows. The cows had been grazing a pasture adjacent to an abandoned battery recycling facility.
609 words, about 3 min5Welfare Audit in a Swine Finishing Unit
A pork producer operates a 2,000-head swine finishing barn. The barn has fully slatted concrete floors, mechanical ventilation, and a liquid manure storage pit.
547 words, about 3 min