Rose Anne Del Pilar
Resident (Swine Medicine), Department of Large Animal Clinical SciencesProfile
Supervisor: Dr. John Harding, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Academic Credentials
- DVM, Central Luzon State University – Philippines
- BSc in Animal Husbandry, Central Luzon State University – Philippines
Bio Summary
Dr. Del Pilar holds a BSc in Animal Husbandry and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Philippines, where she is also a licensed veterinarian. Her career is focused on swine medicine, building on clinical experience from the Philippines and now developing her expertise in a Canadian production context.
She is currently a swine medicine resident and MSc student in the SMART Program for Foreign-Trained Veterinarians, supervised by Dr. John Harding.
Research Area(s)
Dr. Del Pilar's research project aims to identify and assess swine health critical control points to reduce stage-specific mortality across the sow barn, nursery and finisher on farms throughout Western Canada.
Ultimately, the goal is to translate these findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations that producers and veterinarians can apply on farm to improve herd health, welfare and productivity.