1. The Future of Veterinary Services

2. VS is evolving to meet the needs of 21 st century animal health

3. 2010: Grassroots involvement 2009: Workgroups 2008: Concept

4.  Look at the scope of Veterinary Services’ technical activities  Implement changes in regulations, policy and guidance  Lead efforts to transform the culture of APHIS by focusing on how VS does business  Assure alignment with USDA priorities

5. As the recognized animal health leader, and trusted partner, Veterinary Services safeguards the health of animals, people and the environment

6. Transform the VS culture to meet the evolving needs of the animal health community Build new collaborations and partnerships while sustaining existing ones Optimize and leverage our unique competencies in animal health to meet the demands of the 21st century Support readiness and response, thus balancing the needs of animal agriculture with the interests of people and the environment Invest in an integrated technical infrastructure to support the VS mission

7. Rapid decision making Workforce flexibility Key relationship and mutual goal identification Information sharing Optimal surveillance competencies World class diagnostic capabilities Enhanced ability to evaluate and address animal health trends Science-based approaches to animal and animal product movement Business continuity planning Advanced systems for secure data acquisition and delivery

8. Veterinary Services is…