Gavin Hitchener
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY 14853
Lab: 631.325.0600
Fax: 631.325.1843
Email: grh68@cornell.edu
Research Interest
- Pathogenesis of Riemerella anatipestifer infection in ducks.
- Vaccine technology for Riemerella anatipestifer, Escherichia coli, and Pasteurella multocida in poultry.
- The disease interface between wildlife and domestic and production animal systems.
Education
- Diplomate of American College of Veterinary Anatomic Pathologists, 2016
- Residency Anatomic Pathology, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2015
- D.V.M., Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2012
- B.Sci, University of Vermont, 2008
- Study abroad (Animal Science focus), University of Western Australia Perth, 2007
Biography/Professional Experience
- August 2022-present, Humane Slaughter Document Council Member, American Veterinary Medical Association
- January 2019-present, Duck Council - sponsored by U.S. Poultry and Egg Association
- July 2015-present, Director, Cornell University Duck Research Laboratory
- May 2016-present, USDA Licensed Firm Primary Liaison & Executive Directory, International Duck Research Cooperative, INC.
- July 2012-July 2015, Resident, Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, Cornell University
- April 13-24, 2015, International, Transboundary Animal Disease Course, Plum Island Animal Disease Center
- December 5-6, 2013, Anatomical Pathology Training Program, Frederick Animal Health Laboratory
- April 8-19, 2013, International, Transboundary Animal Disease Course, Plum Island Animal Disease Center
- July 5-29, 2010, CL Davis Foundation Summer Pathology Program, Diag. Lab. of the Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission
- June 1-8, 2010, Smith-Kilborne Program Cornell University and Plum Island Animal Disease Center
- July-Aug 2009, Summer Veterinary Histology Technician, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Publications
- Emma Kline, Gavin Hitchener, Duck Viral Enteritis in Domestic Muscovy Ducks from an Ohio Backyard Flock, International Production & Processing Expo, Atlanta, Georgia, USA poster presentation (student section), February 2022
- Gavin Hitchener, Oral Toxoid Project, Duck Council and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association, White-paper publication, October 2021
- Gavin R. Hitchener, Riemerella anatipestifer: Chapter: Merck Veterinary Manual, Online publication 2021
- Jerry Carmen, Stallknecht David, Leyson Christina, Berghaus Roy, Jordan Brian, Pantin-Jackwood Mary, Hitchener Gavin, Franca Monique, Recombinant hemagglutinin glycoproteins provide insight into binding to host cells by H5 influenza viruses in wild and domestic birds, Virology, August 2020, doi: 10.1016/j.virol.2020.08.001
- Zachary S. Lowman, Jimmy P. Jurgielewicz, Gavin R. Hitchener and Michael P. Martin, Case Report Effects of Mycotoxins on Meat Type Pekin Ducklings: A Case Report, International Journal of Poultry Science, November 2019.
- Hanratty BM, Hitchener, GR, An Unusual Presentation of Salmonellosis In A Group of Young Khaki Campbell Ducklings (Anas Platyrhynchos Domesticus), ACVP Convention, December 2016, New Orleans, Louisiana, poster presentation (student section), December 2016.
- Hitchener GR, Mullen KR, Divers TJ, Duhamel GE, Acute Glomerulonephritis Associated With Administration of Bovine Hyper-Immune Serum In A 3-Month-Old Holstein Dairy Calf, ACVP Convention, November 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, poster presentation and oral presentation, November 2014.
- Hitchener GR., Buckles, EL., Schlafer DH., Spontaneous Cervical Adenocarcinoma with Metastatic Disease in an Aged Captive Mouflon Sheep (Ovis orientalis), ACVP Convention, November 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, poster presentation, November 2014.
- Hitchener GR., Caserto, BG, Multicentric Angioleiomyoma in a Young German Shepherd Dog, ACVP Convention, November 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, poster presentation and oral presentation, November 2014.
- Hitchener GR, Doss J. Gastrointestinal Pythiosis in a Boxer from South West Arkansas. ACVP Convention, October 2010, Baltimore, MD. Veterinary Student Poster #12, Conference Proceedings-ACVP Veterinary Student Posters pg.141.
Professional/Academic Affiliations
- American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP)
- American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Student Chapter, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, Secretary 2009-2010; Member 2008-2012