Animal Health Canada (AHC) has appointed Dr. Cassidy Klima as its new Executive Director.
Dr. Klima is well known to Canadian cattle producers. She previously served as Technical Director of the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) under the Canadian Cattle Association, where she helped shape research priorities in herd health, biosecurity, and sustainability.
Most recently, she worked as an Assistant Professor with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension. There, she continued to bridge research with industry needs. Over her 15-year career, she has built expertise in livestock health, food safety, and One Health innovation. Colleagues recognize her ability to connect policy, science, and producer realities.
Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Veterinary Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan, along with an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Microbiology and Biological Sciences from the University of Lethbridge.
In her first comments as Executive Director, Dr. Klima emphasized collaboration and trust across sectors:
“Animal Health Canada plays a critical role in uniting industry and government to protect animal health and food security. I look forward to advancing national priorities and positioning the organization as a leader in One Health collaboration.”
Industry leaders share that view. Dr. Leigh Rosengren, AHC’s Industry Co-Chair, said Klima’s leadership and values align with AHC’s mission to safeguard animal health and strengthen Canada’s agricultural resilience.
