Dr. Edward C. Mather

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Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
National Food Safety Center
Deputy DirectorAppointed: 1995
National Food Safety and Toxicology Center
Joint
Deputy DirectorAppointed: 1997
Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
ProfessorAppointed: 1978

Mailing Address

165-I Food Safety and Toxicology Building
National Food Safety and Toxicology Center
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (517) 432-3100
Fax: (517) 432-2310
mather@cvm.msu.edu

Qualifications

Diplomate, Theriogenologists, 1972.
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, Physiology, 1970.
M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, Reproductive Physiology, 1968.
D.V.M., Iowa State University, Veterinary Medicine, 1960.

Expertise and Research Interests

Reproductive physiology in domestic animals
Evaluation of cost benefits of animal health care
Food safety
Public health
Food bioterrorism and food security

Other Expertise

Educational development
On-line education
Distance education
Transdisciplinary research in food protection

American College of Theriogenologists (past president and past treasurer)

Future Research

Educational development in international setting
Educatation in food protection and defence

Industrial Relevance

Food safety and protection is a global issue that has importance to global markets and world health. The food industries are mostly global and international in nature. My contributions are with quality control, food protection, and bioterrorism with emphasis on food safety.

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Endocrinology, Food Safety, Public Health, Reproductive Physiology, Veterinary Medicine.

Additional Terms:

Bioterrorism, Food Protection, Food Security, Public Health.

Memberships

Alpha Zeta Omega
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association of Veterinary Clinicians
American College of Theriogenologists
American Veterinary Medical Association
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Gamma Sigma Delta
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Phi Zeta
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
Society for Theriogenology

Honors and Awards

1999, MSU- Distinguished Honorary Alumnus, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
1994, Stang Memorial Award, Iowa State University, Iowa State University
1992, National Academy of Practice, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
1978, Norden Distinguished Teacher, University of Minnesota, Veterinary Medicine

Previous Positions

1999-2001, Interium Director, Food Safety and Toxicology Center
1992-1997, Associate Dean, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Research and Graduate Studies and Internatioal Programs Coor
1978-1992, Chairperson, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1974-1978, Head, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Theriogenology

Funding Received

  • U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security- Univ. of Minnesota: Homeland Security Center for Post-Harvest Food Protection and Defence, $894,144, 2004 to 2007.
  • Michigan Department of Community Health: Food Agriosecurity, $82,000, 2003 to 2003.
  • Sara Lee Corporation: Food Safety Education, $3,000,000 endowment, 2001 to present.
  • Michigan Department of Agriculture: Consumer Education, $450,000, 2000 to 2004.

Publications

  • Troutt,H.T., Galland,J.C., Mather,E.C. et al., Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in cull dairy cows at slaughter, JAVMA, 219(no.9), 1212-1215, 1 Nov 2001
  • Troutt,H.T., Galland,J.C., Mather, E.C. et al., Diversity of Salmonella serotypes in cull dairy cows at slaughter, JAVMA, 219(no. 9), 1216-1220, 1 Nov 2001
  • Baker CB, Newton DI, Mather EC, Oxender WD, Luteolysis in mares after endometrial biopsy, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 42(10), 1816-8, October 1981 Abstract
  • Mather EC, Malancon JJ, The periparturient cow--a pivotal entity in dairy production, Journal of Dairy Science, 64(6), 1422-30, June 1981 Abstract
  • Sekoni VO, Gustafsson BK, Mather EC, Influence of wet fixation, staining techniques, and storage time on bull sperm morphology, Nordisk Veterinaermedicin, 33(4-5), 161-6, 1981 Abstract
  • Whitmore HL, Hurtgen JP, Mather EC, Seguin BE, Clinical response of dairy cattle with ovarian cysts to single or repeated treatments of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 174(10), 1113-5, May 1979 Abstract
  • Johnston SD, Mather EC, Feline plasma cortisol (hydrocortisone) measured by radioimmunoassay, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 40(2), 190-2, February 1979 Abstract
  • Mather EC, Refsal KR, Gustafsson BK, Seguin BE, Whitmore HL, The use of fibre-optic techniques in clinical diagnosis and visual assessment of experimental intrauterine therapy in mares, Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. Supplement, 293-7, 1979 Abstract
  • Johnston SD, Mather EC, Canine plasma cortisol (hydrocortisone) measured by radioimmunoassay: clinical absence of diurnal variation and results of ACTH stimulation and dexamethasone suppression tests, American Journal of Veterinary Research, 39(11), 1766-70, November 1978 Abstract
  • Olson PN, Mather EC, Canine vaginal and uterine bacterial flora, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 172(6), 708-11, March 1978 Abstract
  • Garner HE, Mather EC, Hoover TR, Brown RE, Halliwell WC, Anesthesia of bulls undergoing surgical manipulation of the vas deferentia, Canadian Journal of Comparative Medicine, 39(3), 250-5, July 1975 Abstract
  • Mather EC, In vivo uterine lumen pH values of the bovine, Theriogenology, 3(3), 113-9, March 1975 Abstract
  • Schmitt D, Garverick HA, Mather EC, Sikes JD, Day BN, Erb RE, Induction of parturition in dairy cattle with dexamethasone and estradiol benzoate, Journal of Animal Science, 40(2), 261-8, February 1975 Abstract
  • McDowell WS, Mather EC, Martin CE, The effect in vitro of prostaglandins with oxytocin on the milk-ejection activity of lactating sow mammary tissue, Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 40(1), 229-33, September 1974 Abstract
  • Archbald LF, Mather EC, McClure JR Jr, Fimbrial cysts as a cause of infertility in the mare, Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Clinician, 69(9), 1163-5, September 1974 Abstract
  • Mather EC, Garverick HA, McBurney RE, Schmitt DL, Day BN, Plasma estradiol in Holstein and beef cows during the periparturient period, Journal of Dairy Science, 57(9), 1090-2, September 1974 Abstract
  • Wingfield WE, Tumbleson ME, Hicklin KW, Mather EC, An exteriorized cranial vena caval catheter for serial blood sample collection from miniature swine, Laboratory Animal Science, 24(2), 359-61, April 1974 Abstract
  • Garverick HA, Day BN, Mather EC, Gomez L, Thompson GB, Use of estrogen with dexamethasone for inducing parturition in beef cattle, Journal of Animal Science, 38(3), 584-90, March 1974 Abstract
  • Mather EC, Addison B, Owens D, Bierschwal CJ, Martin CE, Bordetella bronchiseptica associated with infertility in a mare, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 163(1), 76-7, July 1973 Abstract
  • Stanke DF, DeYoung DW, Sikes JD, Mather EC, Collection of bovine oviduct secretions, Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 32(3), 535-7, March 1973 Abstract
  • Mather EC, Dale HE, Seminal plasma effects on bovine endometrial respiration, Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 28(2), 197-206, February 1972 Abstract
  • Mather EC, Diehl JR, Tumbleson ME, Pregnancy diagnosis in swine utilizing the vaginal biopsy technique, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 157(11), 1522-7, December 1970 Abstract
  • Bierschwal CJ, Mather EC, Martin CE, Murphy DA, Korschgen LJ, Some characteristics of deer semen collected by electroejaculation, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 157(5), 627-32, September 1970 Abstract

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