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Opening Ceremony: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of Veterinary Medicine
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Date & Time:
February 4, 2011 9:00–11:00 a.m. ET
Location:
Jefferson Auditorium
South Building
1400 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC
Moderator: Greg DiNapoli, Congressional and Public Affairs Office
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| Opening Ceremony, February 4, 2011 |
| 9:00–9:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Opening Remarks: Introductions & Overview of Vet 2011 | MP3 Audio
Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, Under Secretary for Food Safety |
| PRESENTATIONS |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. |
History of FSIS & Veterinarian Profession
Dr. William James, Chief Public Health Veterinarian, FSIS | Remarks |
Slides (PDF Only; 1.2mb) | MP3 Audio |
| 10:00–10:30 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ron DeHaven, Executive Vice President, AVMA | Slides (PDF Only; 1.6mb)
| MP3 Audio |
| 10:30–10:45 a.m. |
Veterinary Services in the 21st Century
Dr. John Clifford, Chief Veterinary Officer, APHIS | MP3 Audio |
| 10:45–11:00 a.m. |
Closing Remarks
Distinguished FSIS Veterinarian Contest Announcement
Dr. William James, Chief Public Health Veterinarian, FSIS | MP3 Audio |
W. Ron DeHaven, DVM, MBA
AVMA Executive Vice President
As executive vice president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. W. Ron
DeHaven serves over 80,000 members of the AVMA as they work to meet the challenges of improving
both human and animal health in the 21st century.
Dr. DeHaven leads a staff of 140 employees and manages an operating budget of approximately $28.5
million. The AVMA, founded in 1863, is one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in
the world, whose members are dedicated to advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine, including its relationship to public health and
agriculture.
Dr. DeHaven has more than two decades of experience with the Animal
Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and gained national prominence
in 2003 and 2004 when chronic wasting disease and bovine spongiform
encephalopathy were making headlines. Dr. DeHaven received the President's
Rank Awards (Meritorious and Distinguished) for his leadership.
He also received the Secretary's Honor Award twice. The AVMA honored
Dr. DeHaven's contributions to the veterinary profession with the
Meritorious Service Award in 2004. He also received the Roswell Award
from the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare, and an honorary degree from Purdue University.
As APHIS administrator, Dr. DeHaven was ultimately responsible for the
protection of U.S. agriculture and natural resources from exotic pests
and diseases, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out
wildlife damage management activities. Prior to being selected APHIS
Administrator, Dr. DeHaven served as deputy administrator for APHIS'
Veterinary Services program. Dr. DeHaven also served as acting associate
administrator for APHIS from October 2001 through April 2002.
From 1996 to 2001, he was the deputy administrator for the Animal
Care Unit of APHIS, administering the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse
Protection Act. Before assuming the deputy administrator's position, Dr.
DeHaven served as the Animal Care Unit's western regional director
in Sacramento, Calif., for 7 years. Prior to starting work at APHIS, Dr.
DeHaven was commissioned into the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps and
served in the U.S. Army Reserves and National Guard.
Dr. DeHaven obtained his doctor of veterinary medicine degree from
Purdue University in 1975 and a master's degree in business administration
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