Dr. John Campbell receives Carl Block Award

Dr. John Campbell (left) accepts his award from Rob McNabb, vice chair of the Canadian Animal Health Coalition.

WCVM researcher Dr. John Campbell is the 2007 recipient of the Canadian Animal Health Coalition’s prestigious Carl Block Award in honour of his research contributions to Canada’s cattle industry.

The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association nominated Campbell for his “. . . tireless dedication to producers. His research efforts, approach, honesty, sincerity and respect of farmers and ranchers have helped to position the Canadian cattle industry to be among the best herds in the world.”

Campbell received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1985. He joined the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 where he teaches cattle health management and epidemiology. His research focuses on the control and management of infectious diseases in beef cattle operations.

CAHC presents the annual award to an individual who exemplifies commitment to the Canadian livestock industry and its contribution to the Canadian economy through robust animal health. It’s presented in honour of Carl Block, one of CAHC’s founders.